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Greenbar Distillery Rolls Out New Canned RTD Cocktail Line Nationwide

Greenbar Distillery, Los Angeles’ first distillery since Prohibition and maker of the world’s largest portfolio of organic spirits, has announced two new lines of canned craft cocktails aimed to bring complex, on-the-go drinks to a wider audience.

Cannabis, CBD Brands Feel Impact of COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has come amidst a steadily increasing number of CBD and legal cannabis products and. Many brands from both the THC and CBD sides of the ledger quickly found sales growth as consumers rushed to stockpile goods from nearly all CPG sectors, but cannabis suppliers and entrepreneurs are now wondering what their industry will look like once the crisis passes.

Ingredion to Acquire Controlling 75% Stake in PureCircle

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR: NYSE) and PureCircle Limited (LSE: PURE), have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms for Ingredion to acquire a controlling 75% stake in PureCircle, one of the leading producers and innovators of stevia sweeteners for the global food and beverage industries. 

Passover Sales Feel Impact of COVID

Covid-19 has upended many traditional consumer shopping habits, including how holidays are celebrated. Brands that look to these events as major sales drivers, such as Kosher food company Kayco, are keeping a close eye on how the pandemic will impact their annual forecasts.

Balcones Distilling Announces Donation Program for USBG National Charity Foundation

Stepping up to support those in the hospitality service industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Balcones Distilling announced today an Emergency Assistance Program to provide donations to the United States Bartenders’ Guild charity, the USBG Foundation Bartender Emergency Assistance Program, during the months of April and May.

WATCH: Max Baumann on Merchandising During A Crisis

Earlier this week, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero sat down with Max Baumann, CEO and founder of food and beverage merchandising agency Basemakers, to discuss what his team is seeing and experiencing at grocery stores across the country, offering insight on a range of topics.

Grady’s Co-Founder To Launch Pack Labs

Kyle Buckley, a co-founder of Grady's Cold Brew, is launching Pack Labs, a co-packing facility in Downington, Pennsylvania, set to go online in June that will focusing on flexibility and reducing overhead.

ATAQ Launches New Functional Shot Line

Mode LLC DBA ATAQ, an all plant-based, functional nutrition brand from California has announced the launch of a line-up of 2 oz. plant-based, functional performance boosters.