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Cannabis Shot Startup K-Zen Lands $5M in Seed Funding

Underscoring the momentum behind the nascent cannabis beverage category, San Francisco-based startup K-Zen Beverages yesterday announced it has secured $5 million in seed funding from venture capital group DCM prior to its projected launch this summer.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Announces Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo), 1500 Parkway Drive, is announcing the release of its first Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1. The product is a blend of Bardstown Bourbon Company's estate-made, two-year-old wheat and high-rye bourbons, with an 11-year-old sourced Kentucky bourbon.

Jägermeister Announces Non-Glass COOLPACK Bottle

Jägermeister, the no. 1 selling imported liqueur in the United States, has announced the launch of the Jägermeister COOLPACK -- the first-ever non-glass line extension from the brand. Perfect for various outdoor activities where a glass bottle is not practical, the flatter, light-weight Jägermeister COOLPACK is the ultimate essential for occasions such as festivals, concerts, barbecues, picnics, hiking, camping, fishing, beach parties, après ski drinks and more.

Bare Bucha and Stout Tanks Announce New Kombucha Fermentation Tech

Seeking to help kombucha brands deliver a consistently non-alcoholic product, Bare Bucha and Stout Tanks have partnered to create new technology they say will not only cut fermentation time in half, but also keep alcohol levels below the 0.5% ABV legal threshold without pasteurization, dilution, or microfiltration.

Hellowater Adds Distribution in Kroger

Hello Beverages LLC is pleased to announce Hellowater fiber-infused beverages in Kroger. Hellowater will join the shelves of Kroger’s Natural Beverage segment in 165 Atlanta division stores.

Taste Radio Ep. 161: The Decisions That Almost Derailed a Mamma’s Mission

As part of a wide-ranging interview, Mamma Chia founder/CEO Janie Hoffman spoke about the origins of her brand and how she created a foundation for its rapid ascent. She also discussed a painful lesson about hiring for experience versus cultural fit, explained her belief that “you can’t teach attitude” and why everyday happiness starts with a joyful spirit.

Cheribundi Kicks Off Arthritis Foundation Campaign

Cheribundi Inc., a leading producer of tart cherry juice products, has kicked off this year’s “Let’s Get a Grip on Arthritis” campaign as the Champion Sponsor for the second year in a row. The Arthritis Foundation campaign premiered last May for National Arthritis Awareness Month with the goals of increasing awareness about arthritis, helping people alleviate their symptoms and raising money for research.

BodyArmor Creates Limited-Edition Bottle for Racer Ryan Blaney

BodyArmor has launched a limited edition bottle for partner Ryan Blaney, created in honor of BodyArmor’s first primary paint scheme on Team Penske/Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 car for 2019 NASCAR season on May 11 at Kansas Speedway.

SPINS: Kombucha Sales Growth, Velocity Slow as MULO Share Expands

Having reviewed the data and discussed the conclusions, here are our three biggest takeaways from SPINS’s kombucha market performance analysis, as presented by Bobbi Leahy, Director of Sales at market research group SPINS, during Kombucha Brewers International's (KBI) KombuchaKon 2019 on April 19 in Long Beach, Calif.

Starward Australian Single Malt Whisky Launches in the U.S.

Australian whisky brand Starward officially launches in the U.S. today, introducing Americans to a distinct new style of whisky, utilizing the unique climate, terroir and raw materials of Australia. The first expression available in the U.S. is Starward Nova, an Australian single malt whisky matured in Australian red wine barrels.