Lexington-based RD1 Spirits announces its expansion of bourbon distribution to Indiana through Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), representing the brand’s growth beyond its home state of Kentucky.
Women filmmakers make up only 24%* of the top filmmaking roles in the industry, so as a brand with a longstanding commitment to progressing gender equity, this awards season, Johnnie Walker is celebrating women trailblazers who changed the fabric of film, and enabling future generations of women filmmakers, by leaning into one of Hollywood’s most iconic symbols – the red carpet.
Big changes are afoot at CircleUp, a former equity crowdfunding platform that had transformed itself into a significant source of investment and lending capital to early-stage CPG brands.
Ryan Bingham, Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and bourbon enthusiast, is pleased to announce the debut of his signature bourbon that will be available for distribution in Texas through Mexcor International.
Candela Mamajuana Spiced Rum is currently the #1 fastest-growing super premium spiced rum in the state of Florida with 35% growth in the last 52 Weeks ending January 28, 2023 according to Nielsen.
Zend Coffee launches its subscription service to elevate morning rituals with premium coffee designed for the body and mind. Higher grounds are calling, and with Zend, coffee goes beyond habit to make mornings feel a little bit more like magic.
Sparkling or still, real dairy or plant, sweetened or not – however you take your iced tea, there was something for your taste at this year’s Expo West. Meanwhile in kombucha, the shift away from glass bottles continued to pick up pace. In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new releases and updates from leading brands in both categories, including Health-Ade, Brew Dr., and the just-arrived Liquid Death.
Zing Zang, the #1-selling Bloody Mary brand in the U.S., has just introduced the first new Bloody Mary mix line extension in the company’s 25-year history, Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Mix. Zing Zang has also launched a new Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink (RTD) canned cocktail to join the classic Zing Zang Bloody Mary RTD.
Growth will continue, with particularly strong prospects for beer and spirits. March 16, 2023 IWSR findings show that the long-term outlook for beverage alcohol ecommerce in the US is positive.
In this interview recorded at Expo West 2023, Califia Farms CEO Dave Ritterbush spoke with BevNET about the development of the new organic products, why the company is all-in on the barista-at-home movement, and his outlook on trends within plant-based CPG.
Back home and in the studio, the hosts shared additional highlights — and unexpected sights – from Expo West 2023, including introductions to several innovative and early-stage brands. Also, Mason Dixie Foods founder/CEO Ayeshah Abuelhiga discussed lessons learned as an entrepreneur, including those about raising capital, customer service, and sexism and bias in the food industry, among other topics.
Lady Bird Mixer Co. announces the launch of its lineup of premium cocktail mixers. Bringing a new approach to the mixer category with unexpected flavors and disruptive packaging, Lady Bird is poised to launch at the beginning of 2023 with four core flavors: Van Zandt Club Soda, Classic Tonic Water, Key Lime Ginger Beer, and Ruby Red Grapefruit Soda.
KeHE Distributors, a leader in natural & organic, specialty, and fresh product distribution across the U.S., announced it has signed an exclusive partnership with Rodale Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education.
BIOLYTE, the Atlanta-based revolutionary hydration drink and one of Inc.’s 5000 fastest growing companies, is continuing its nationwide growth with the announcement of its placement in Rite Aid stores across the country.
