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Newly Styled Campari Negroni Ready to Serve Now Available

Enjoying the delectable taste of one of the most famous Italian cocktails has never been easier! Thanks to the launch of the newly styled Campari Negroni Ready to Serve, Negroni lovers and cocktail aficionados can enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail at home or on-the-go. 

Buena Fé Organic Tequila Quenchers Expands Into New States

Pure Brands Organic Tequila cocktail, Buena Fé, has announced its expansion into Michigan, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Since its inception, Buena Fé has quickly received recognition as the ready-to-drink industry’s first-ever organic canned tequila cocktail.

Distribution Roundup: Jibby Brings CBD Cold Brews to NYC with Gold Coast; NXT LVL Enters Sprouts, MAPCO Express

Backed by fresh capital and a new brand design, Florida-based CBD-infused drink maker Jibby is looking to keep its momentum going in 2022 by launching with New York-based DSD house Gold Coast; Performance beverage brand NXT LVL is seeding the ground for national expansion as the company announced distribution in several new retail chains around the country this week.

Black Rifle: RTDs, Outposts Push Net Revenue +35%

Founded in 2014, the veteran-owned company has attracted attention from within and outside the beverage industry, thanks in large part by both the popularity of its pro-military merchandise and its expanding ready-to-drink product family. In February, Black Rifle went public via SPAC in an IPO valuing the company at around $1.7 billion. The company plans to reorganize as a public benefit corporation to reinforce its mission of serving veterans, law enforcement and first responders, including a commitment to hire 10,000 veterans.

Breakthru Beverage Group Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Delaware Facility

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada, announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art, 282,000-square foot facility in Middletown, Delaware. The new facility will consolidate the company’s existing Delaware operations, increase efficiency and enhance customer service. 

Post Meridiem Spirits Adds Two New Cocktails to Its Ready-To-Drink Lineup

Just in time for Summer, Post Meridiem Spirit Co. is introducing two new canned cocktails to its award-winning ready-to-drink lineup. Since its 2019 launch, Post Meridiem has been relentless in the pursuit of creating real-ingredient, bar-quality canned cocktails that are locally made using the right ingredients at the proper proportion. Joining the award-winning roster are The London Dry Southside (52 proof) and The Modern Classic Cosmopolitan (54 proof). 

Black Infusions Launches RTD Dirty Shirley

According to the New York Times, the ‘drink of the summer’ is the Dirty Shirley. Enjoying this summer sip is as easy as grab-n-go as the makers of Black Infusions have launched a Dirty Shirley RTD.

FDA Releases Draft To Limit Lead In Popular Kids Juices

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to establish a new industry standard around safe levels of lead in juice products, as the agency aims to reduce children’s exposure to naturally-occurring toxic elements specifically found in ready-to-drink apple juice, among other juice and juice blends.

Not-So-Suddenly, Sotol Makes Inroads

With both tequila’s and mezcal’s growth rates soaring, the agave spirits category could surpass vodka in a number of years, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. While not an agave spirit, another new product from Mexico is starting to build an audience: Sotol.

True Nopal Cactus Water Announces Non-GMO Project Verification

True Nopal Ventures LLC, the original and number one selling cactus water brand in the world has announced its alignment with the Non-GMO Project.  In an effort to provide consumers with further product transparency, True Nopal Cactus Water has finalized the process with the Non-GMO Project verification.