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DRNXMYTH Closes $3.7 Million Round to Manufacture in the U.S., Scale Distribution

Ready-to-pour cocktail DRNXMYTH has secured $3.7 million as it prepares to manufacture its innovative packaging in the U.S. and expand its retail footprint. The Series A round was led by an unnamed beverage venture firm, with Red Door Capital announcing an investment of $975,000 to close out the round on Tuesday.

Lunazul Tequila Launches Cantarito Program

Lunazul Tequila, the hand-crafted, 100% Blue Weber agave tequila that’s blended under the masterful direction of Heaven Hill Brands partner Tierra de Agaves and Master Distiller Francisco Quijano, is pleased to announce the launch of its Cantarito Program.

Swilled Dog Releases New Whiskey: Double Oaked Rye Whiskey

Swilled Dog, a WV craft beverage company, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly-anticipated Double Oaked Rye Whiskey Batch #1, a limited-edition barrel finished whiskey using tight grained American white oak sourced in West Virginia.

Rémy Martin Launches Mixtape And Final Limited Edition VSOP Mixtape Volume 3 Bottle

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop and the final installment of the brand’s three-party trilogy, Rémy Martin has teamed up with storied icons and legendary mixtape DJs to unveil the VSOP Mixtape Volume 3 Limited Edition, a rare collectible that is introduced alongside an innovative A.R. technology.

Taste Radio: A Sampling Of The Best From A Wild Expo West

On the ground in Anaheim, California, Taste Radio’s hosts reflected upon the first two days of an exhilarating Natural Products Expo West 2023 and highlighted standout new brands and products exhibited at the show, along with those featured at the Snaxshot X BevNET and MENA CPG meetups held during the week.

Sati Soda Set to Enter Safeway

'I'm really excited about our upcoming entrance into Safeway and more and more mainstream chain grocers with our new line of mindfully functional sodas! Shoppers of all ages will have access to a clean and simple tasty soda option whether it be for an office fridge, graduation party, or part of your children's lunchbox,” says Heather Brown, Co-Owner and CMO. 

Expo West 2023: Sourcing, Sodas Take Spotlight On Day 2

In our second daily recap from Natural Products Expo West 2023, we break down the latest news and updates from the event, including a surge in next-gen sodas, the growth of canned beverages, and how brands are bringing farmers and ingredient sourcing partners closer into their respective product development processes and identities. 

Jack Owoc Out At VPX/Bang

Jack Owoc, the controversial CEO and founder of Bang Energy maker Vital Pharmaceuticals, is out as the company’s chief executive and chief science officer, and from its board of directors, where he had served as chairman, effective immediately.