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From DSD to CBD, The Alkaline Water Co. Plots Diverse Water Strategy

As the bottled water category has witnessed disruption from sustainably packaged water brands, M&A activity among premium brands and innovation in the form of functionality, The Alkaline Water Company is aiming to do it all. Founded in 2012, the Arizona-based, publicly-traded beverage company owns the Alkaline88 brand, which over the past few years has expanded its portfolio from bulk jugs of 8.8 pH water to include sustainably-packaged lines, flavors and CBD-infused drinks.

Spirits Gallery: RTD Cocktails Spring Forward

In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable recent releases from the past month, highlighted by a slew of tequila-based cocktails and seltzers, an RTD debut from Savage and Cooke, and baseball-themed cans from Cutwater Spirits. 

Taste Radio: Mason Dixie’s Founder Is The American Dream. And She’s Changing Baking Forever

Mason Dixie Foods founder and CEO Ayeshah Abuelhiga spoke about how the combination of her family’s history in the food business along with the impact of bias and inequality in her career prompted her foray into entrepreneurship, how she prepared for and managed meteoric growth and why she’s calling out antiquated ways of doing business in the baking industry.

Report: Variety, Value Fuels Optimism for U.S. Cannabis Bevs

Although growth has been slower than some have predicted, the U.S. cannabis beverage market is gathering steam as consumer trial rates and basket penetration increase, according to a recent study by market research group Headset.

Stellum Spirits Announces New Line of Cask-Strength Bourbon & Rye Whiskey

Stellum Spirits, a new national brand created to celebrate the modern-day whiskey drinker, today officially launched its inaugural flagship offerings, including bourbon (blue label), rye (green label), and single barrels, which are all bottled at cask strength.

Casa México Unveils New Brand Design and Logo

Casa México has unveiled a new logo and branding for its line of premium tequila. Casa México’s new evolved brand identity reflects the high-quality line of tequila and visually expresses the company’s goal to create modern traditionally-crafted Mexican tequila.

Hemp-Infused Beverage Brand G&Juice Rebrands As ‘L8’

LOS ANGELES — A quartet of delicious hemp-infused lifestyle beverages are relaunching on April 1. Formerly known as G&Juice the creators are rebranding their range ‘L8’ with the tagline ‘Relax…it’s…

Colorado Doctor Launches American Woman Whiskey

American Woman Whiskey proudly announces their launch into the Colorado liquor market with two expressions, a cask strength and a 92 proof straight bourbon. American Woman Whiskey was born in Kentucky and barrel aged in small batches in Colorado Springs.