RTD Spirits Gallery: From G&Ts to Brunch Bellinis
In our latest RTD Cocktails Gallery, we take a snapshot of summer, with new releases ranging from a brunch-themed bellini to a classic whiskey cola to a ready-for-anytime Aperol Spritz.
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Watch: Category Closeup: Product Showcase – Sports Drinks
After taking a deep dive into the category dynamics and trends on the Expert Analysis portion of the show, the focus for this month’s episode of Category Close-Up: Sports Drinks shifts to the brands that are driving the action on-shelf in retailers nationwide.
ImpEx Beverages Announces Debut Of Independent Bottling Line The ImpEx Collection
Sam Filmus and Chris Uhde of ImpEx Beverages announced the debut of The ImpEx Collection with Edition One. This edition, which features Scotch Whisky, World Whisky, and Rum expressions, marks the end of a long journey and a realization of a dream for the company’s President and Vice President.
Wine Warehouse Selected As California Distributor for Virginia Distillery Company
Virginia Distillery Company, the largest independently owned American Single Malt distillery in the United States, is pleased to announce Wine Warehouse as their California distributor.
Molson Coors-Backed Truss Expands Veryvell RTD CBD Beverages and Drops Statewide in Colorado
Veryvell, the line of CBD beverages and drops from Truss CBD USA, the joint venture backed by Molson Coors and Canadian cannabis company HEXO, will roll out to on- and off-premise retailers throughout Colorado.
Ogden’s Own Distillery Launches Two New Canned Cocktail Offerings
Ogden’s Own, an award-winning leading distiller of craft spirits and the largest independently owned distillery in the state of Utah, continues the expansion of its popular canned cocktail line, launched earlier this year, with the addition of two more new varietals: Madam Pattirini Gin & Tonic and Porter’s Whiskey Cola.
Rhythm CBD Seltzers Drops Limited Edition 250mL Rhythm Dream Sleepy Time Seltzer
Rhythm CBD Seltzers launched a smaller version of its popular end-of-day beverage, Rhythm Dream, a Blackberry Lavender flavored sleep aid. Consumers now have a choice between the original 12 Fl Oz (355mL) sized Rhythm Dream with 15mg of broad spectrum hemp extract and 5mg of melatonin, or the new 250mL can with 10mg CBD and 3mg of melatonin, for quick and easy consumption to wind down the day.
Horizon Beverages Enters CBD Drink Market in RI with Bimble
Horizon Beverages, a 4th generation distributor of wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, has decided to enter the fast-growing CBD beverage market. Beginning July 30, they will begin distributing Bimble throughout Rhode Island.
SIA Scotch Whisky Partners With Wilmer Valderrama To Launch New Entrepreneurship Program
SIA Scotch Whisky, an award-winning spirits brand founded by a first generation Hispanic entrepreneur, is looking to help bridge the gap in multicultural entrepreneurs by partnering with celebrated activist, actor and producer Wilmer Valderrama to launch The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch.
KeHE Launches Business Intelligence Tool For Suppliers
KeHE Distributors announces it is supporting the company’s supplier community through the development of a proprietary business intelligence tool, KeHE CONNECT BI.
Comet Bio Announces $22M Round Of Equity Financing
Comet Bio, manufacturer of healthy, sustainable, and award-winning ingredients, announced the completion of the company's Series C with an initial close of $22M.
Sweegen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside M Approved In Europe
Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.
Enhanced Sparkling Water Brand FREE RAIN Announces The Launch Of ‘Arousal’
FREE RAIN, the enhanced sparkling water, has launched the newest addition to its line of functional beverages, Arousal, containing pink grapefruit, a hint of basil, and maca. The first and only of its kind, Arousal is infused with a full, functional dose of maca, a Peruvian herb used for generations to nourish libido, enhance sexual energy, and support hormonal balance.
Lipton Iced Tea And T-Pain, AKA “Cousin T,” Launch New Summer Campaign
To show just how sweet life can be when we take time for the ones we love, Lipton Iced Tea is teaming up with multi-award winning hitmaker T-Pain to star in a digital content series called “Have Some Tea with Cousin T” as the titular character.