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Within ‘Intimidating’ Category, American Single Malt Whiskey Brands Seek Education & Evolution Within ‘Intimidating’ Category, American Single Malt Whiskey Brands Seek Education & Evolution

Within ‘Intimidating’ Category, American Single Malt Whiskey Brands Seek Education & Evolution

by Ferron Salniker,

In a move that confirmed growing consumer thirst for what was once a niche spirit, last year the U.S. Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced that it is on the cusp of releasing an official definition of American single malt whiskey, the first new spirit category to be defined in several years. As producers await the official standard, we checked in with several leading brands about what it means and what comes next.

CuliNEX Food Development Pros Hires Sarah Fitzgerald

by Press Release,

CuliNEX,  top clean label and plant-based food development and formulation provider, welcomes Sarah Fitzgerald to the team as a Culinologist III adding to the skilled product development team with her experience in research and development, sensory evaluation and food manufacturing.

Taste Radio: Will Target’s ‘Dry’ Bet Pay Off? Plus, A Convo With CraftCo. Taste Radio: Will Target’s ‘Dry’ Bet Pay Off? Plus, A Convo With CraftCo.

Taste Radio: Will Target’s ‘Dry’ Bet Pay Off? Plus, A Convo With CraftCo.

by BevNET.com Staff,

The hosts discussed the retailer’s new curated endcaps of non-alcoholic RTD cocktails and wine, and why a fast-growing hydration brand has taken a bigger-is-better approach to its packaging. We also spoke with master distiller Will Fabry about his stewardship of CraftCo’s acclaimed spirit brands.

Bullseye Packaging Services Expands Calgary Warehouse

by Press Release,

Bullseye Packaging Services announces their Calgary facility expansion and continues to target clients seeking pre-retail assembly support including variety pack assembly, bundle wrapping, shrink wrapping, display assembly, kitting, and order fulfillment.

Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers

Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers

by Brad Avery,

Rainforest Distribution Corp. has acquired New England natural and specialty foods distributor Associated Buyers, the companies announced this week. According to a press release, the companies will take roughly two months to transition the Associated Buyers’ network into the Rainforest system.

The Drivers Shaping RTDs, Spirits and Non-Alc in 2024 The Drivers Shaping RTDs, Spirits and Non-Alc in 2024

The Drivers Shaping RTDs, Spirits and Non-Alc in 2024

by Ferron Salniker,

What core drivers are BevAlc experts watching in 2024? We checked in with a data analyst, consultant and major retailer buyer on their outlook, including what investors will be looking for, where there might be white space in hot categories, and how retailers are making buying decisions.

With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health

With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health

by Brad Avery,

Yesterday, California-based CPG company SYSTM Foods announced it had acquired Humm Kombucha for an undisclosed sum. The deal now places the nearly 15-year-old brand under the command of SYSTM’s executive team, which also operates two other functional beverage acquisitions - REBBL and Chameleon Organic Coffee.