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Drake’s Organic Spirits Plans to Donate Up to 1 Million Ounces of Hand Sanitizer

Drake’s Organic Spirits announced today that it anticipates donating up to one million ounces of hand sanitizer to medical facilities, law enforcement personnel, EMTs and other first responders who answer emergency calls and place themselves in harm’s way. The sanitizer will help provide critical protection against the coronavirus crisis that has crippled the country and the world.

Hope Springs Distillery Produces Hand Sanitizer, Donates Bottles to Police

Hope Springs Distillery, a small batch vodka and gin brand with a tasting room in Lilburn, Georgia, has temporarily transitioned production to hand sanitizer amid the coronavirus pandemic. Married founders Betsey Dahlberg and Paul Allen have donated 30 bottles to the Lilburn Police Department and plan to continue providing them with bottles as needed. Additionally, the distillery will provide 1910 Public House, a nearby restaurant, with bottles to sell along with to-go orders.  

SBA Issues Guidance on Affiliation Rules, Uncertainty Remains

After a week when companies, investment firms and trade groups sought clarity as to whether venture-backed companies can receive loans via the newly issued Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Small Business Association (SBA) issued further details on Friday. However, while the document does provide some clarification, many questions still remain unanswered.

Court Approves Sale of Dean Foods Assets, Including $433M DFA Deal

A U.S. bankruptcy court approved last week the sale of all assets of dairy conglomerate Dean Foods, including a $433 million acquisition of properties by national cooperative Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). The decision comes roughly five months after Dean, at the time the largest dairy producer in the country, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Jones Soda Announces Torque Esports Sponsorship

Jones Soda Co., a leader in the craft soda industry known for its unique branding and authentic connection to consumers, is reaching the virtual racing community for the first time through a partnership with Torque Esports.

More Labs Announces Partnership With Esports Organization Gen.G

Gen.G, the global esports organization connecting the best gamers in the United States and Asia, and More Labs, the science-backed brand behind the hangover cure Morning Recovery, will partner to help Gen.G’s CS:GO team in the areas of player focus and performance.

Watch: Crisis CoPacking Panel for Entrepreneurs

Operations and inventory management are the backbone that supports your food and beverage company during this time. Today, April 6th, BevNET Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman will lead a co-packing panel on the stresses and solutions affecting brands and their co-packers during the ongoing COVID-19 Crisis.