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People Moves: Bob Groux Joins blk. As VP of Sales

In this week's People Moves: Bob Groux joins blk. as senior vice president of sales, Paul Hodge steps down as Laird’s President and CEO, Sagan Schultz leaves WellWell and Peter Kaye joins Hungry Harvest.

Sanzo Partners With Marvel for LTO ‘Shang-Chi’ Cans

New York-based Sanzo, makers of sparkling waters infused with Asian citrus fruit flavors, has partnered with Marvel Studios to support the forthcoming release of “Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings."

Glenfiddich Introduces Grande Couronne, The Latest Addition To Its Grand Series

Glenfiddich, the award-winning single malt Scotch whisky, announced the launch of Grande Couronne, the newest addition to its opulent Grand Series. Grande Couronne is a 26 year old whisky, matured in American and European oak casks at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, before the crowning glory - an extended finish of up to two years in meticulously sourced French Cognac casks.

ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto Launches The “Ventuno” Project In New York City

ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto, the award-winning Italian aperitivo brand loved by bartenders globally, has announced the launch of The “Ventuno” Project in New York City; a project designed to help and support the city’s on-premise as they continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Batiste Rhum Is Validated As Carbon Negative Rum

Batiste Rhum, the First Sustainable American Craft Rum, announced that its proprietary rum production process, from ground to finished bottle, has been rigorously reviewed and validated as being carbon-negative by Third Partners, a boutique management consultancy working for positive change.

Beverage Alcohol Industry Veteran Debuts A New Line of Botanical Spiked Tincture Tonics

Alexi Cashen, CEO of Elenteny Imports, an industry leader in freight forwarding, compliance, and logistics for importers of wine, spirits, and beer, is pleased to announce the launch of St Hildie's Botonica, a better-for-you adult beverage: Tincture Tonics offering a delightful tasting experience, with botanicals, light booze, real fruit, and science-backed adaptogenic and nootropic tinctures that help support mood and experience.

Picnic Brunch Expands Footprint To Full State Of Texas

Picnic Brunch, the ready-to-drink brunch-based cocktail company based out of New York City announced their expansion into the Lonestar state with its three varieties: Bellini, Bloody Mary, and Mimosa.

Campari and Imbibe Magazine Announce 9th Annual Negroni Week

Campari, Italy’s iconic bittersweet red aperitif, and Imbibe Magazine reunite once again to present Negroni Week. For the ninth consecutive year, over the course of seven days, thousands of bartenders, venues, retailers and cocktail-lovers will celebrate three spectacular ingredients, with Campari at the heart, for one shared charitable goal.

Distribution Roundup: Karuna Expands to Sprouts Farmers Market; Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Now in Nine States

In this week's distribution roundup: Karuna expands to Sprouts Farmers Market; Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is now in nine states, Flow Water partners with Honickman in New York and the Mid-Atlantic, Picnic Brunch expands across Texas, SelvaRey Rum partners with Republic National Distributing Co. and more.