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Wells Fargo: C-Stores Report Solid Growth Over Labor Day Weekend

Convenience stores are capping off a strong summer with 4.1% growth in Labor Day beverage sales, according to Wells Fargo Securities’ latest Beverage Buzz c-store retailer survey released today. The survey collected responses from retailers representing nearly 20,000 convenience stores nationwide. Overall beverage sales, including alcoholic drinks, were up 4.1%.

Knappogue Castle Launches Marchesi di Barolo Cask

Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has announced the launch of the third iteration in their new Cask Finish Series, their classic 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey finished in Marchesi di Barolo casks from the village of Barolo in Piedmont, in the heart of the beautiful Langhe Hills.

Bluestone Lane Launches Australian Iced Coffee Line

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-influenced hospitality and lifestyle brand, and one of America’s top 25 fastest-growing fast-casual businesses, is launching an innovative ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee line.

Celsius Announces Branched-Chain Amino Acids Product Line

Celsius Holdings, Inc., maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, has announced that the company is expanding its product portfolio to include an innovative branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) functional beverage that fuels muscle recovery.

Sol-ti Appoints James Murray as Chief Operating Officer

Sol-ti, a leading & innovative manufacturer of Organic, Glass Bottled, LivingBeverages, announced today that it has named James Murray as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Q3 2019.

O2 Launches Oxygenated CBD Recovery Drink

O2, makers of a revolutionary line of oxygenated post-workout recovery beverages, has announced it will debut its new line of CBD-enhanced beverages, O2+ Hemp CBD, at 2019 Natural Products Expo East booth #556.

National Beverage: Q2 Earnings Show Slower Summer for LaCroix

LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp. saw year-over-year revenue drop 9.9% to $263 million in the second quarter, marking the Florida-based company’s fourth consecutive quarter in which it underperformed analyst expectations. The diminished year-over-year results reflect a subdued summer for LaCroix.

Picnik Launches New Dairy-Free Collagen and Vegan Creamers

Picnik, creator of the original grass-fed butter coffee creamer andAustin-based restaurants, has announced the addition of two new dairy-free functional varieties to its growing family of creamers: Vegan and Collagen.

Sunshine Beverages Announces Sparkling Energy Water

Sunshine Beverages announced today the launch of zero sugar, zero calorie Sunshine sparkling energy water, representing the first line extension for the Carolina-based beverage brand.

BAWLS Guarana Announces Cherry Cola Flavor

BAWLS Acquisition, parent company of BAWLS Guarana, is pleased to announce the newest flavor addition to its line of highly caffeinated premium sodas. BAWLS Guarana Cherry Cola is the 7th remarkable flavor to be added to the BAWLS line-up

TEN Spring Water Expands Into United Supermarkets

Premium alkaline water brand TEN Spring Water is pleased to announce its expansion into United Supermarkets. TEN will be available on the shelves of United’s more than 90 stores located throughout Texas and New Mexico including Albertsons and Market Street stores.