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Bladnoch Distillery Announces New Master Distiller

Bladnoch Distillery has announced they have appointed Dr. Nick Savage as their new Master Distiller. This appointment comes after the departure of former master distiller and blender Ian MacMillan in January 2019.

Novo Fogo Cachaça Announces New Distributor Partnership

Novo Fogo, the award-winning producer of organic Brazilian cachaça, has announced that it has transitioned to New York-based distributor, Skurnik Wine and Spirits, from previous distribution partner, The Winebow Group/Martin Scott Wines. As of April 1, 2019, Skurnik is distributing Novo Fogo’s products in New York and New Jersey.

Heaven’s Door Whiskey Announces Nashville Distillery

Heaven’s Door Spirits, developed in partnership with legendary musician and artist, Bob Dylan, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of Dylan’s iconic album, “Nashville Skyline” with the announcement of the Heaven’s Door Distillery and Center for the Arts in downtown Nashville, slated to open in Fall 2020.

Bolthouse Farms Sold to Butterfly Equity for $510 Million

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly signed a definitive agreement today to acquire Bolthouse Farms from Campbell Soup Company for $510 million in cash -- roughly $1 billion less than what the soup conglomerate paid when it acquired the brand in 2012.

OLEO Launches New CBD-Beverage Multi-Pack of Six

OLEO, maker of the most delicious and bioaccessible CBD beverage supplements for an active lifestyle, is now selling its popular single-serving CBD drink mixes as a 6-pack for $19.99, providing the customer with even more bang for their buck.

UPTIME Energy Launches Two New Flavors

Premium energy drink UPTIME, announced that the company is introducing its first line extensions with two delicious new flavors, Blood Orange and White Peach Lemonade. Both flavors are available in Original Cane Sugar and Sugar-Free. Blood Orange will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores until June 30.

Riff Cold Brewed Partners with Hensley Beverage to Launch in Arizona

With a strong base already established in its home state of Oregon, Riff Cold Brewed, co-founded by veterans of the craft beverage and coffee space, is expanding its geographic footprint to Arizona with a partnership just announced with Hensley Beverage Company, one of the nation’s largest beverage distributors.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 29: Why This Two-Second Business Pitch Is So Powerful

In this episode, Chris Hollod, a venture capitalist focused on early-stage consumer brands, discussed his investment philosophy and why digital strategy is at the top of his list when evaluating brands. He also explained why he believes that his job requires him to not only to follow and facilitate innovation, but to predict it.

Chemi Nutra Introduces VitaSperse-PA

Chemi Nutra proudly announces the introduction of VitaSperse-PA, the world’s first liquid, 100 percent water dispersible, stable, patented, form of Mediator Phosphatidic Acid (PA).  Mediator PA has a proven mechanism of action, whereby it activates and sustains mTOR signaling, which rapidly upregulates muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and lipid metabolism.

LuckyVitamin Launches LV+ Membership Program

Millions of people across the US are trying to live healthier lives and it can be time-consuming, expensive and confusing. After surveying its core customers, LuckyVitamin, an e-commerce specialty retailer and manufacturer of natural health products, found consumers want help on their journey toward wellness.

Holla Spirits Introduces Boozin’ Bags for Pennsylvania Direct-to-Consumer Market

Holla Spirits, a millennial-owned, award-winning spirits company, has launched a first-of-its-kind, eco-friendly packaging concept to deliver Holla vodka directly to consumers throughout Pennsylvania. Consumers can now order original Holla vodka and select naturally infused varieties in convenient, recyclable Boozin’ Bags at hollaspirits.com.

New Age Beverages Corporation Announces Expansion with Hudson News

New Age Beverages Corporation, the Colorado and Utah-based organic and natural beverage company intending to become the world’s leading healthy beverages and lifestyles company has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Hudson News to expand New Age’s healthy beverage portfolio throughout the Northeast and in select key national accounts.

Happy Planet Launches Barista Edition and Chocolate Oatmilk

The progressive and innovative Happy Planet brand is expanding its oatmilk portfolio with a new Barista Edition Oatmilk and Chocolate Oatmilk. This category saw a +425 percent growth from last year and continues to surge in popularity, with over 50 percent of Americans now purchasing dairy-free milk.

Sneakz Organic Launches Meal2Go Nutrition Shakes

Sneakz Organic has introduced Meal2Go complete nutrition shakes for adults to its line of pure, whole food blended meal supplement and replacement drinks. Boasting a full serving of daily vegetables, Meal2Go combines 16 g of plant protein, 17 vitamins and minerals, ancient grains, quinoa, ashwagandha and probiotics.