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Taste Radio Insider Ep. 33: Whether It’s Food or Apparel, Patagonia Starts With a Problem

In this episode, Patagonia Provisions managing director Birgit Cameron spoke about the origins and development of the brand, a food and beverage offshoot of outdoor apparel giant Patagonia. She also discussed the opportunities and challenges of being aligned with its parent company and why its uncommon innovation strategy is critical to its overarching mission.

SKYY Vodka Launches Limited-Edition SKYY Infusions Cold Brew Coffee

There’s no mistaking it -- cold brew coffee is red-hot and quickly becoming a new American classic, a staple of a brunch-focused generation. Now, for a limited time only, San Francisco-born SKYY Vodka is bringing the authentic taste of this country’s latest obsession to cocktail bars and retail stores across the U.S. with the release of SKYY Infusions Cold Brew Coffee.

Thirty Drink Announces New Label

Thirty Drink, The Healthy Sports Drink, a leading producer of clean sports and functional beverages, is excited to announce a new label to help with consumer demands. Thirty Drink listened to the market and has added verbiage to clarify exactly who we are, to new consumers nationwide. We are “Thirty Drink - The Healthy Sports Drink.”

Heaven’s Door Spirits Announces Two New Limited Release Whiskeys

Heaven's Door Spirits, co-created by legendary musician and artist Bob Dylan, has announced the release of the final bottles of its 10 Year Old 100 Proof Tennessee Straight Bourbon, a limited two-barrel lot batch. The brand also provided a first glimpse into its newest, and very rare whiskey offering, aptly named The Bootleg Series, which will be available later this year.

Stolen Spirits Launches Stolen X Whiskey

Stolen Spirits, known for creating the world’s first smoke drum and award-winning 11 year-old single-grain whiskey, has announced the launch of Stolen X, the newest member of the Stolen family of craft spirits.

Stoli Vodka Introduces “Spirit of Stonewall” Limited Edition Bottle

Stoli Vodka, the original premium vodka with uncompromising quality since 1938, has announced the launch of the Stoli "Spirit of Stonewall" limited edition bottle, which will be behind the bar and at participating retail outlets beginning later this month.

C4 Expands in Walmart Nationwide

Nutrabolt, the world's largest independent sports nutrition company and creator of America’s no. 1 pre-workout brand, C4, continues to experience rapid growth at Walmart nationwide. The iconic, eye-popping yellow C4 performance energy drink is now available in 4-packs in the grocery section of more than 4,000 Walmart locations in a variety of delicious flavors, including Frozen Bombsicle, Strawberry Watermelon Ice and Orange Slice.

KDP: Headwinds From Allied Brands Blunt Solid Q1

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported a net sales increase of 2.5% for the first quarter of 2019, remaining on track to hit its long-term growth targets despite taking a hit in packaged beverages. All four segments of KDP’s business — Packaged beverages, Beverage Concentrates, Latin American Beverage and Coffee Systems — registered an increase in underlying net sales.

Symrise Announces Califormulations, LLC Beverage Innovation Platform

Symrise has announced the company’s investment in and the creation of a strategic partnership with Califormulations, LLC, a unique platform designed to deliver end-to-end beverage innovation to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and their brands.

Béla Wellness Drinks Launch in LifeCafe

Béla, the Atlanta-based wellness beverage brand, has announced that it will soon be available at LifeCafe fast casual restaurants in Life Time’s athletic resort destinations nationwide. Béla will implement a multi-faceted marketing campaign through 2019 to support the launch at Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand.