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New Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo, Figlia, Has Launched Online

In Italy, aperitivo culture is a ritual for people to come together by enjoying conversation over drinks—no special occasion needed. Figlia honors this tradition with all the complexity and flavor but without the alcohol.

Super Coffee Hires Former Amazon/Whole Foods VP as CFO

In a move that signals that the company is considering a variety of financial options including a potential acquisition or IPO, Kitu Life Super Coffee announced today that it has hired former Whole Foods finance VP Rosanna Godden as CFO and board secretary.

Brockmans Gin Unveils Spring Gift Pack For Celebrating Mother’s And Father’s Day

Brockmans Gin is introducing the ultimate value-added gift pack just in time for Mother’s and Father’s Day as well as any spring holiday celebration. The super-premium pack, available in select markets, includes a 750ml of Brockmans Gin, a Brockmans cocktail recipe booklet and a striking Spanish style Copa Glass.

Phenomenal Spirits Invests In Whiskey For Future Growth

Phenomenal Spirits is upping the ante through an aggressive strategy securing a significant stock of high-demand whiskey over the next eighteen months. This investment will allow the company to scale production of its ultra-premium RY3 Whiskey brand over the next five years to meet growing demand and expansion in the U.S. and internationally.

Unilever Acquires “Holistic Wellness and Lifestyle” Platform Onnit

Yesterday CPG conglomerate Unilever announced it would acquire Onnit, a producer of food, beverage and supplement products designed for fitness-focused consumers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Unilever stated the brand will maintain its Austin headquarters and continue to be led by CEO Jason Havey.

Grillo’s Sells to King’s Hawaiian

Breakout Boston-based pickle brand Grillo’s Pickles has been sold to bakery company King’s Hawaiian in a deal that closed earlier this year. While exact terms of the deal were not disclosed, the Boston Business Journal reported that the company will remain in Boston, albeit with changes to the leadership team: CEO and founder Travis Grillo has left the company.