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Spirits Feature: Breweries Diversify Through Distilleries

With an unprecedented level of competition in craft beer, many traditionally beer-centric businesses are choosing to diversify their portfolios and provide a wider range of options by adding distilling to their operations.

Victory Hemp Foods Announces New Strategic Partnership with Applied Food Sciences

Furthering their dedication to dramatically expand the range of products in which hemp grain can be used as ingredients, Louisville Kentucky-based Victory Hemp Foods recently announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Austin Texas-based Applied Foods Sciences (AFS), a leader in innovation for functional, organic ingredients in the natural products industry

New Low-Dose Cannabis Beverage Launches from Calexo

New brand Calexo launches its first line of sparkling cannabis-infused beverages as refreshing alcohol alternatives that lightly lift without sending people to the moon.

Taste Radio Ep. 206: This ‘Sport Science’ Guru Explains What It Takes To Win On And Off The Field

If you’ve ever seen an episode of ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” chances are that John Brenkus is a familiar face. The Emmy Award-winning creator/host of “Sport Science,” and Chief Brand Officer of natural energy drink brand Kill Cliff, Brenkus joined us to discuss the origins of his work, his process for evaluating functional ingredients, including CBD and navigating pitfalls in consumer education.

ONE ROQ Spirits Raises $1M Seed Round

ONE ROQ Spirits, makers of ONE ROQ Vodka and the ONEROQClub.com announces official completion of its $1M Seed funding via direct public offering.

Coronavirus: Questions, Concerns About Federal Family Leave Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was designed to provide an option for employees to take paid leave due coronavirus-related illness, quarantine or loss of childcare. But some food and beverage company CEOs are also concerned about keeping their manufacturing facilities staffed, due to their operating at a size at which having a few employees out on leave could hamper production.

Webinar Recap: Optimizing Ecommerce During the COVID-19 Crisis

Last week, private equity firm VMG Partners and marketing firm Right Side Up hosted a webinar, titled “Shifting to Online Amid COVID-19,” to help companies swiftly optimize their ecommerce business to meet increased demand and maximize their direct-to-consumer (DTC) and Amazon sales.

IZO Agave Spirits Launches New Collection

Following the successful release of an award-winning Mezcal Joven, IZO introduces an all-new handcrafted selection worth celebrating.