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IGNITE Beverages Adds Vodka to Premium Product Portfolio

VAUGHAN, Ontario — Ignite Beverages Inc., a subsidiary of Ignite International Brands, Ltd., is announcing today that it is adding vodka to its premium beverages line. The line currently includes…

Ojai Energetics Partners with LIFEAID Beverage Co. on New CBD Drink

Ojai Energetics, producers of patented protected CBD, are proud to support LIFEAID Beverage Co. in the formulation of its own CBD drink. LIFEAID Beverage Co. is committed to providing consumers the highest quality CBD beverage product at the best possible price and is the brand behind the top-selling fitness and recovery drink FITAID.

291 Colorado Whiskey Ships Coast-to-Coast with ReserveBar

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The award-winning whiskeys of Distillery 291 are now available online in partnership with ReserveBar.com extending the brand’s reach in six states where shipping is legal (CA,…

ShineWater Expands Distribution in Michigan

ShineWater, the vitamin-enriched hydration beverage based in Bay City, is rapidly increasing its brand’s momentum as new distributors and retailers join in on the healthy hydration movement.

James Bay Distillers Releases Cadboro Chocolate Flavored Whisky

James Bay Distillers Ltd. announced today its release of Cadboro Chocolate Flavored Whisky, an infusion of organic, sustainable and traceable cacao in its 80-proof Canadian whisky. The whisky is available at the distillery located at the south end of Paine Field, in Everett, Wash.

Former Exec: Outlaw Energy is Shutting Down

Energy drink maker Outlaw Beverages is shutting down, according to the brand’s VP of sales David Martin. Martin announced on LinkedIn yesterday that the company had been unable to find outside financing to fund operations. As well, president and CEO Jesus Delgado-Jenkins left his position last month, according to his LinkedIn profile.

8-Ball Premium Chocolate Whiskey Debuts in Colorado

America’s first 100% all-natural, chocolate-infused bourbon whiskey, 8-Ball premium chocolate whiskey, has secured a distribution deal with High Country Beverage that will introduce the in-demand, handcrafted spirit to Colorado.

The Vitamin Shoppe Launches Premium Sports Nutrition Brand Jocko Fuel

The Vitamin Shoppe, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, has announced the launch of a premium sports nutrition brand from John "Jocko" Willink, a renowned former Navy SEAL officer, New York Times best-selling author, host of the popular Jocko podcast, Partner in Origin, and co-founder of Echelon Front, a leadership development consulting firm.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 71: Why Profitability Means Saying ‘No’ More Often

Nona Lim spoke about the development of her namesake food brand and the importance of saying “no” to “top-line growth that isn’t in line with our profitability requirements.” She also discussed the ways in which she funded her upstart brand prior to accepting venture capital, how she negotiates favorable terms with suppliers and why she describes venture capital as a “double-edged sword.”