News

Country Crock Toasts to a More Sustainable Future By Introducing Cover Crop Whiskey

gilvy's creative team worked with Upfield’s Country Crock brand to raise awareness of critical sustainable farming practices through the development of the Cover Crop whiskey project – a program to bring awareness to sustainable farming and The Cover Crops Project, which provides Kansas-area farmers with financial resources and training to plant cover crops. 

Cooperstown Distillery Supports Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

In the summer of 2021, Gene Marra, president of Cooperstown Distillery, was introduced by colleagues at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to the team at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and a philanthropic relationship was born.

Agua Bonita is Mad AF at Coca-Cola’s New Aguas Frescas Product Line

Last week, Kayla Castañeda, CEO and co-founder of Hanford, Calif.-based startup and BevNET New Beverage Showdown 21 champion Agua Bonita, posted an Instagram story highlighting how Coca-Cola-owned Minute Maid’s recently launched Aguas Frescas feature marketing similar to her company’s “Real AF” advertising campaign.

BellRing: Strong Q2 Sales Set Stage for Premier Protein Volume Recovery

As the company focuses on rebuilding its Premier Protein inventory after significant out of stocks last year, BellRing Brands, Inc., announced fiscal year Q2 2022 net sales growth of 11.7% to $315.2 million, an increase of around $33.1 million compared to last year, according to an earnings report last week.

The American Ultimate Disc League Announces Partnership With Stillhouse

The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL)is proud to announce its new partnership with Stillhouse, America’s Finest Whiskey, made in the heartland of the USA. With its unique stainless-steel packaging, Stillhouse Whiskey chills quickly and reflects the unbreakable spirit, where good times go where glass can’t follow.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Donates $100,000 To Support Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it is donating a total of $100,000 across three charitable organizations supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The donation is the result of an employee fundraising campaign, where Southern Glazer’s matched employee contributions to organizations performing meaningful work to help Ukrainian refugees.

Chicken Cock Kicks Off the ‘Summer of the Rooster’ With the Launch of its New Limited Edition Island Rooster

Chicken Cock, the famous old brand since 1856, is kicking off the “Summer of the Rooster” with a bold new limited-edition release of Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye. The new expression starts with Chicken Cock’s Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and is finished in Caribbean rum casks for at least six months. Island Rooster has a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash bill, which is bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV) in an apothecary-style embossed bottle featuring a premium metal cup cap – perfect for pouring while outside this summer.

Traverse City Whiskey Co. Introduces Limited Edition American Lakeside Peach Whiskey

Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC), is excited to announce the launch of its new limited-edition American Lakeside Peach Whiskey. Crafted in the essence of the company’s award-winning American Cherry and Michigan Apple whiskeys, Lakeside Peach infuses the best flavors Michigan has to offer with premium bourbon, adding hints of maple, sweet cream and brown sugar. Michigan peaches are delicate and sweet, surprisingly resistant to the harsh Northern Winters, and grown off the shores of Lake Michigan, producing some of the worlds tastiest fruit.

Sassenach Spirits Appoints New General Manager

Sassenach Spirits, the spirits import company founded by Sam Heughan and his business partner, Alexander Norouzi, is excited to announce the appointment of Chrissy Beaudette Tinelli as the new general manager. In this role, Tinelli will be responsible for growing the company's market share expansion and maximizing the distribution in the U.S. Canada and Europe, while entering new markets, and support the development of new products to the Sassenach Spirits portfolio.

FDA Addresses Safety of Foreign Food by Issuing Draft Guidance for Third-Party Certification Program

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in late April announced draft guidance for the Accredited Third-Party Certification, a voluntary program within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The guidance aims to encourage more organizations to participate in the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (also referred to as the Third-Party Program or TPP) which would expedite regulatory approval of foreign food and beverage into the U.S.

Dirty Devil Vodka Announces Giancarlo Esposito As Global Brand Ambassador and Corporate Stakeholder

Award-winning, premium vodka Dirty Devil Vodka is honored to announce iconic actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito as Global Brand Ambassador for Dirty Devil Vodka and as a stakeholder in parent company St. Lucifer Spirits. Esposito will serve as the brand's chief storyteller as Dirty Devil Vodka expands beyond its Quebec roots into 28 U.S. states. The U.S. launch also coincides with the arrival of Dirty Devil Vodka at over 150 LCBO stores across Ontario, Canada. Behind the scenes, Esposito has been extensively involved in executive-level discussions with key distributor, retailer, and high-profile restaurant accounts across North America since late 2021.

Califia Farms Unveils Limited Edition Mint Chip Oat Creamer

Califia Farms, a leading dairy-free beverage company, is announcing its new Mint Chip Oat Creamer, the latest addition to its popular line of dairy-free, plant-based creamers. Available for a limited time only, this decadent creamer combines the luscious creaminess of oat milk with the delightful flavor experience of a scoop of mint chip ice cream. It blends beautifully into hot or iced coffee and turns your morning brew into a richly flavored and remarkably creamy cup.