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Icelandic Glacial Expands National Growth As New Supplier For Select Hyatt Hotels

Beginning summer 2021, guests at more than 40 Hyatt properties will be able to conveniently enjoy The Purest Tasting Water On Earth in-room and at hotel retail shops and markets in participating U.S. hotels across the Alila, Andaz, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, JdV by Hyatt, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Thompson Hotels brands.

Otter Pops Partners With Funko Pop And N3TWORK

Starting Wednesday, June 30 at 5 p.m. PT to Tuesday, July 6 at 5 p.m. PT, players will be able to hit the beach and take a trip down memory lane while collecting frozen fruit juice pieces with their best-loved Otter Pops friends, each representing their signature flavors - like Strawberry Short Kook, Alexander the Grape, Sir Isaac Lime, Poncho Punch, and Little Orphan Orange. 

Del Magueyis Launches Del Maguey Vida De Muertos Mezcal

Del Magueyis pleased to announce the launch of Del Maguey Vida de Muertos as the newest expression within the portfolio. Del Maguey Vida de Muertos is an artisanal, twice distilled mezcal with an ABV of 45%, giving it a uniquely creamy texture and long complex finish.

Fever-Tree Unveils Fever-Tree Distillers Cola

Fever-Tree, the world’s leading producer of premium mixers, which has set a new standard for quality and innovation by crafting the finest mixers to complement the finest spirits, announced Fever-Tree Distillers Cola for Summer 2021.

Luxco Debuts Remus Repeal Reserve Series V This September

Luxco will debut Remus Repeal Reserve Series V Straight Bourbon Whiskey this September. A limited annual release, Series V is the fifth edition of the award-winning Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon collection.

Cocktail Squad Expands Distribution To Maine

Pinkies Up! Boulder-based Cocktail Squad announces distribution of its Margarita, Greyhound and Bourbon Smash cocktails to Maine. Cocktail Squad offers a line of eight premium, ready-to-drink classic canned cocktails fresh from the Rocky Mountains and is one of the few brands in the nation with a product line crossing over four real spirits. 

Danone Manifesto Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Harmless Harvest

Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in premium coconut products maker Harmless Harvest. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harmless Harvest is the first U.S. investment to become majority-owned by DMV, the venture arm of French multinational corporation Danone, the company said in a press release.

Dry Fly Distilling Welcomes Summer With A New Home

The last year certainly has been an eventful one and despite many obstacles, the folks at Dry Fly Distilling have not slowed down to even catch their breath. From the production of hand sanitizer to help fight COVID-19 to their most ambitious efforts of relocating and expanding the distillery in downtown Spokane.

Gallery: June’s New Products

June saw plenty of innovation in the functional beverage category with many notable releases in the cannabis and hemp infused beverage space from brands such as Fable, Aurora Elixirs, VYBES and more. Check out this month’s gallery for the latest hemp cocktails, probiotic drinks, immunity-boosting beverages and brand debuts.

NessAlla Kombucha Revived Post-Bankruptcy

After declaring bankruptcy last year, Wisconsin-based NessAlla Kombucha has been acquired and revamped by newly formed Upside Beverage Co.