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Strategics Grapple With COVID-19 Impact

As the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple across all facets of economic and social life, even the most reliable of blue-chip beverage corporations are having to adapt to new realities.

Well Launches Sparkling Vodka Beverage

Get ready to get real. Well recognized white space in the ready-to-drink spirits category: there was a lack of spirits that can actually be better for you

Austin 101 Light Whiskey Launches in Texas

Austin 101 Light Whiskey is now available in Austin, Texas. The uniquely elegant Austin-made whiskey includes notes of vanilla and butterscotch with a hint of savory nuttiness and a long, mellow finish.

New Products Gallery: CBD, Protein Among Mid-March Highlights

In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new products, line extensions and package redesigns from around the beverage world, including new CBD-infused drinks from Day One and Vita Coco, an expansion of packaging options from Perfect Hydration and JUST Water and releases from two protein-focused brands, Iconic Protein and Vital Proteins.

Lance Collins Launches Sustainable Beverage Brand ZEN WTR

Veteran beverage entrepreneur Lance Collins announced this month his latest venture -- ZEN WTR -- a bottled water brand he hopes will help clean the world’s oceans by using recycled packaging. ZEN WTR is a line of 9.5 pH alkaline waters packaged in recycled rPET bottles sourced from “ocean plastic” salvaged from the coast of Thailand.

Natalie’s Juice Company Expands Whole Foods Distribution

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, one of America’s largest squeezed-fresh juice brands, is expanding its Whole Foods distribution to the Southeast region including Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.

Taste Radio Ep. 205: Why A Future Of ‘Real Food For Everyone’ May Not Be Far Away

Kimbal Musk, co-founder & chairman of The Kitchen Restaurant Group, Big Green and Square Roots, spoke how his urban farming venture, a food literacy project for children and a restaurant chain focused on accessible, healthy meals are contributing to his mission of ‘real food for everyone’ and the advancement of the food system.

Brooklyn Food and Beverage Partners with Cascadia Managing Brands

Brooklyn Food and Beverage, makers of Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, Brooklyn Crafted (Ginger Beer and Ale, Calamansi-Ade, Cinnamon Drinks and Moshi Yuzu Sparkling), has entered into a Brand Management Agreement with Ramsey, NJ based Cascadia Managing Brands to increase sales and distribution nationwide.

Spirits Feature: Titans Expand Reach By Investing in Upstart Brands

Big spirits players like Diageo, Pernod Ricard and Stoli are expanding their portfolios by investing in small, entrepreneurial brands, to boost not only their bottom lines but their ability to connect with changing consumer preferences.