Tattersall Distilling announced he launch of its first canned cocktail line. Made from its award-winning distilled spirits, the cocktails include Key Lime Gin + Tonic, Blueberry Basil Collins, Easy Street and Watermelon Bootlegger. Distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin to start, Tattersall’s canned cocktails are now available at select liquor stores and Tattersall’s River Falls distillery in 4-packs of each can.
Founder Jordan Silbert is stepping down as CEO of premium cocktail mixer brand Q Mixers, handing the reins to industry veteran Bob Arnold; Nitro cold brew coffee producer RISE Brewing Co. has named industry vet Richard Matusow as its chief sales officer; Energy drink sales vet Sam Wilson has joined Congo Brands.
Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) ("Splash" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, announced that it will be distributing TapouT through Save A Lot grocery stores.
Known for encouraging people to drink more water with its microdrinks and sustainable accessories, the Austrian brand is determined to position itself as the global hydration specialist by entering the filtration industry an exclusive product designed to provide everybody with a safe hydration solution. The LUCY cap will be available from June 30th on waterdrop.com and at waterdrop retail locations.
BlueTriton Brands announced that its ReadyRefresh delivery service has expanded its beverage portfolio as part of its mission to deliver convenient and great-tasting beverages to its customers. ReadyRefresh’s expansive delivery network will now offer Red Bull Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugarfree in 12-pack offerings.
Seattle-based food tech company Atomo Coffee, the maker of a “beanless coffee” made with upcycled ingredients, has raised $40 million in a Series A round ahead of its ecommerce launch today, the company announced.
Victor George Spirits (VGS) announced they have agreed to donate one dollar from every bottle sold of their newly released bourbon, Fort Mose’ 1738 to help with educational programs, events and creating overall awareness of the historic town. This year- long initiative to support Fort Mose’ Historical Society will run from now until June 19, 2023 in celebration of freedom and Juneteenth.
Ibraheem Basir, the founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, a brand of ready-to-eat meals and sides inspired by traditional Black and Latino recipes, spoke about how the brand’s initial focus has evolved, why keeping “a foot in the familiar” is a key tenet of its innovation strategy, the reason the company isn’t vocal about funding and how opportunities have improved while challenges remain for BIPOC food entrepreneurs.
Sparkling tequila cocktail Onda has closed a $12.5 million funding round led by existing investor Aria Growth Partners, the company announced today. Aria originally backed the brand in its $5 million Series A round last May, and is reinvesting on the back of a strong performance over the past 12 months, during which it has surpassed 10,000 total doors across more than 30 states.
Now available in select US markets, ATIAN is a vapor distilled, super-premium gin infused with 13 hand-picked botanicals from South Africa. Inspired by the connection formed between two sides of the world, ATIAN transports you to where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, a place with a rich history in spice trading where collaboration forges opportunity and history inspires craft.
Stellum Spirits, a national brand created to celebrate the modern-day whiskey drinker, introduced Stellum Black specialty blends, a new evolution in the brand’s portfolio. These specialty blends are ongoing limited releases which incorporate rare barrels to create limited edition bourbons and ryes that deliver robust flavor alongside profound complexity.
Hangobi, an all-natural functional beverage designed for active lifestyles and hydration, can now be purchased on Amazon and in select independent retailers in New York City and Atlanta for the first time since the brand first went to market earlier this year. Originally launched as a direct-to-consumer brand, Hangobi’s WAKE and ESSENTIAL flavors are now available in over two dozen independent retailers and counting across New York City and Atlanta, with its CALM flavor set to debut mid-July. Cases purchased through Amazon will be eligible for two-day shipping nationwide.
BIOLYTE – touted as the world’s first “IV in a bottle” – can officially be found in the sports drink aisle in select locations of Publix across the Southeast. Formerly found alongside enhanced water products, this move solidifies BIOLYTE’s role in the realm of sports beverages – the first hydration drink that offers the same amount of electrolyte as an IV bag. As the brand continues to expand across the country, more and more consumers are beginning to experience the effects of BIOLYTE and add it into their fitness and wellness routines.
CG Roxane LLC, the privately held, family-owned and operated maker of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, announced the brand’s 360° integrated campaign, Where Does It Come From? The campaign continues to build on the Simple… but not easy stories of the Water Obsessed storyline introduced in 2020, this year offering a closer look at the natural spring source of its Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water.
