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Cocktail Squad Launches Zero Sugar Cocktail Squad Sampler

Pinkies Up! Boulder-based, super-premium RTD cocktails pioneer, Cocktail Squad, launched its NEW Squad Sampler six-pack in four new markets. Two flavors, real spirits, zero sugar, no artificial sugar substitutes, and just 90 calories!

Sparkling Ice Launches Superfruit Line Extension

Introducing, Sparkling Ice Superfruit, a better-for-you beverage delivering an excellent source of B, C, and D vitamins. This is the brand’s first non-alcoholic line extension that is sweetened with Stevia leaf. Adventurous fruit flavor meets sweetness from nature in a 12oz sleek can.

Take Two Barleymilk Receives First Ever Upcycled Food Certification

Take Two, an upcycled foods company creating second chances for people and the planet, is proud to announce that Take Two Barleymilk is one of the first products ever to receive the Upcycled Food Certification developed by the Upcycled Food Association. The Upcycled Certified Program celebrates brands who manage their resources in a more responsible way.

Cleaning Up: Yerba Mate Breaks Out as Natural Energy Rises

When Guayaki launched in 1996, it sought to educate mainstream consumers about the clean and natural benefits of plant-based energy with its line of yerba mate drinks. Now, 25 years later, they may be catching on. In recent months, the yerba mate category has seen an influx of attention and innovation from startups and strategics alike.

Taste Radio: From ‘Z’ To A — How This Fast-Growing Brand Flipped The Script To Win On Shelf

Alexander Harik, founder and CEO of Zesty Z, a brand of condiments, popcorn and seasonings inspired by the Mediterranean diet, discussed company’s positioning as an authentic food brand designed to reach a broad set of consumers, the process of scaling from a single product to a platform brand and how he’s navigated challenges and surprising roadblocks as an Arab-American food entrepreneur.

Wyoming Whiskey Raises Over $120K For National Park Foundation

Wyoming Whiskey announced the brand has raised over $120,000 in partnership with the National Park Foundation. The brand, which is committed to preserving the natural beauty of America’s wide-open spaces that inspired the whiskey, hosted a virtual auction featuring four beautiful, one-of-a-kind bottles in the Wide Open Spaces – By Air collection, with all proceeds directly benefiting the National Park Foundation.

Monaco Cocktails Announces Distribution Growth

Monaco Cocktails, a line of ready-to-drink, spirit-based canned cocktails from Atomic Brands, has announced in-store retail distribution with multiple grocery stores for its new variety six-pack. 

Volley Tequila Seltzer Announces Appointment Of Three New Executive Hires

Following a year of tremendous growth, Volley, the first clean tequila seltzer on the market, announces the appointment of three new executive team members, Tom Spaven (formerly of Bacardi USA) as Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Heslep (formerly of Stoli Group) as Chief Sales Officer and Nick Papanicolaou (of Pernod Ricard) as Senior Advisor.

Maine’s Bimini Coconut Gin Now Available In Georgia

Round Turn Distilling, makers of the award-winning Bimini Gin, announce their arrival in Georgia with their newest expression, Bimini Coconut. Now available on the menu at Atlanta’s Ticonderoga Club and at stores throughout Georgia as a member of the Craft Spirits Cooperative portfolio distributed in Georgia by Avant Partir Wines.

Fiorito Introduces Limoncello Tonic RTD

Fiorito introduced new ready-to-drink (RTD) products in line with the hard seltzer category such as the Fiorito Limoncello Tonic containing Fiorito Limoncello, tonic water, basil and natural lemon grass in a 250ml slimline can. Limoncello Tonic was developed with top bartenders for a perfect taste.

Yale Introduces Operator Assist Lift Truck Technology

Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces an industry-first suite of operator assistance technologies that warehouses can use to help reinforce lift truck operating best practices.