Brother’s Bond Expands Its Portfolio with Brother’s Bond Bourbon Cask Strength Whiskey
Brother's Bond Bourbon has launched its first limited-release Brother's Bond Original Cask Strength Bourbon, available via ReserveBar pre-sale.
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Blue Run Spirits Releases Golden Rye Whiskey Batch 2
Blue Run Spirits announces the release of Golden Rye Whiskey Batch 2, now available online and at spirits retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Golden Rye Whiskey Batch 2 was born from the same distillation that brought us Golden Rye Batch 1, which was released in September 2021, winning a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Casa Lumbre Debuts Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal in the U.S.
Global spirits company Casa Lumbre, known for its innovation and award-winning spirits, debuts Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal in the US. This category-disruptive spirit sits at the intersection of modernity and tradition, targeting a new generation of ultra-premium spirit drinkers. In 2016 Casa Lumbre unveiled the first application of the cristalino process - never before used in the mezcal category – and until now, this new chapter in the rapidly evolving agave spirits category was only available in Mexico.
buzzbox Premium Cocktails Expands Production Capabilities To Attract Wine And Malt Beverage Producers
buzzbox premium cocktails, the only alcohol-licensed co-manufacturing facility offering Tetra Prisma Aseptic cartons in 200 mL and 250 mL with resealable DreamCapT in North America, announced that it has expanded to offer business-to-business packaging solutions at its production facility in Indio, California. By expanding its licensing and processing capabilities, buzzbox can now work with wine and malt-based beverage companies.
Vancouver-Based Superfood Latte Brand Blume Raises $2 Million in 5 Weeks
Blume, Vancouver-based superfood latte brand, announced the closing of an oversubscribed, first raise of $2 million CAD in a 5-week period. With participation from renowned investors, including Judy Brooks (SmartSweets & Blo Blow Dry Bar), Ethan Song (Frank & Oak), Jerin Mece (Nude Vodka), Mike Fata (Manitoba Harvest) as well as Th51. This fresh capital will enable Blume to further expand in the US market, scale their team, and host in-person, community building events.
Distribution: Rowdy Energy Hits the Gas with C-Store Retailers; GoodSport Makes Retail Debut in Wisconsin
Backed by new innovation, Rowdy Energy is looking to hit the gas with C-store retailers this summer. The two-year-old brand, co-founded by NASCAR star Kyle Busch and ex-Suja founder Jeff Church, is shoring up its presence in the Midwest and South with a slate of new retail placements, according to an email from the company.
Low-Proof Vodka BODY Offers New Option in Emerging Space
Comedian and brand-builder Jilly Hendrix is the latest founder to get into the low-and-no-alcohol category with BODY, a 30% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) vodka that launched last week.
Hangobi Selected as Preferred Vendor by the Asian American Trade Associations Council
Hangobi, an all-natural beverage designed for active lifestyles and hydration, is proud to announce that the brand has been selected by the Asian American Trade Associations Council (AATAC) as an official preferred vendor for functional beverages and now a top functional product for their 88,000+ convenience store locations across the U.S.
Carolyn Everson Elected to Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company announced that Carolyn Everson, a business leader with extensive experience in media and consumer-facing companies, has been elected as a director.
Alkaline88 Adds 1-Liter to Approximately 6,000 Stores of Discount Retail Giant
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage company, announced that over 6,000 stores of a Fortune 200 national discount retailer will carry the Alkaline88 1-liter this summer. This significantly increases total nationwide distribution points for the Alkaline88 brand within the Specialty Retail channel.
Elevator Talk: TUYYO, Nectar Hard Seltzer, Leelanau Tea, Phreshly, Broc Shot
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Wade Yenny, the Director of Grocery, Dairy, & Frozen for The Fresh Market, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Verve Coffee Roasters Launches New Ready-to-Drink Flash Brew Oatmilk Lattes
Verve Coffee Roasters, a Santa Cruz based specialty coffee company that offers some of the world’s highest quality craft coffee, launched its new line of ready-to-drink (RTD) Flash Brew Oatmilk Lattes. Available in three flavors including The Original, Chocolate and Honey Lavender, a first-to-market flavor in the category, Verve’s Flash Brew Oatmilk Lattes average 40 to 50 less calories per serving and two to three grams less sugar compared to similar products. The new RTDs are now available in all 13 Verve cafes in California, and will be available on Verve‘s website, Amazon and in grocery retailers this summer.
Common and Orgain Founder Dr. Andrew Abraham Team Up to Inspire Vibrant Living Through Clean Nutrition
Orgain Clean Nutrition founder, CEO and food nutrition entrepreneur Dr. Andrew Abraham has partnered with Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common, as well as key wellness industry experts, to develop a content series meant to unlock the power of healthy, plant-based eating and its impact on performance and overall wellness. The three-part series will debut on the rapper’s popular YouTube channel, Com + Well. The pair will highlight various aspects of healthy living to support holistic wellness of the body, mind and soul.
STILLY RTD Cocktails Launch Across Minnesota
STILLY, the new brand of ready-to-drink cocktails in a can that was released to liquor stores across Minnesota earlier this month, is already making a big splash among consumers.