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Winter Fancy Food Show 2019 Video: Beverages in Brief

In this clip recorded at Winter Fancy Food Show 2019, held Jan. 13-15, BevNET assistant editor Martín Caballero recaps some of the notable beverage news, new products and trends seen on the show floor, including a new look for a line of non-dairy yogurt drinks from coconut water maker Harmless Harvest and a rise in drinks featuring yuzu.

LIFEAID Beverage Company Anticipates Sales and Distribution Growth in 2019

LIFEAID Beverage Company, the range of function-driven and nutrition-focused products popular with performance-conscious consumers, achieved significant business and brand-building milestones in 2018. LIFEAID enters 2019 in an exceptional position to become a recognized leader in the functional beverage category, health and wellness supplements and the emerging category of nootropics.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 18: From Trader Joe’s to Tap Rooms: Chomps, Riff Cold Brewed Discuss Winning at Retail

In this episode, we discuss retail strategies with the entrepreneurs behind two innovative companies -- Pete Maldonado, the co-founder of fast-growing meat stick brand Chomps, and Paul Evers and Steve Barham, the co-founders of upstart coffee brand Riff Cold Brewed -- who open up the playbook on everything from Trader Joe’s to tap rooms.

Woodford Reserve Releases Double Double Oaked 2019 Edition

Woodford Reserve is proud to release a new limited-edition expression — the Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked, 2019 edition. This expression is a part of an annual Distillery Series, which celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris’ commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.

CBD Wellness Brand Aethics Launches

Aethics, a CBD sports wellness brand that has designed to help everyday athletes train, perform and recover quickly, has officially launched. Founded and operated by a group of athletes, coaches and entrepreneurs who recognized a need for a trusted source of CBD products, Aethics prides itself in being uniquely a seed-to-sale company.

Pusser’s Releases Reformulated and Repackaged Crown Jewel Rum

There is an old adage that says it is hard to improve on perfection, but Pusser’s has proven it wrong with the re-release of its iconic “Crown Jewel” 15-year-old spirit. The small-batch 15-year old, which Forbes Magazine has dubbed “the single malt of rum,” has been reformulated, repacked and available in limited supply.

Gassed Up: Pepsi To Launch Nitro Soda

Pepsi is the latest and biggest beverage maker to hit the gas, as the company today announced the launch of a nitrogen-infused version of its trademark soda called “Nitro Pepsi.”

Liquid Death Comes to Life Online

Gaining early adopters is a critical step in the early growth stages of any beverage startup. Canned water maker Liquid Death, however, has faced a certain amount of skepticism even among the many people who appreciated its unorthodox approach to the category: a lot of them thought it was a fake.

Smári to Launch Line of Icelandic Protein Coffees

Ásmundsson said the drinks are designed to be filling and to provide energy without a crash or “jitters.” The line includes three varieties: Iced Mocha, New Orleans, and a Keto Latte. The drinks are set to launch in March.

Glass Distillery Names New Director of National Sales

Glass Distillery announced it has named Thomas Woodley as Director of National Sales. Woodley will work closely with Glass' founder and CEO Ian MacNeil and oversee all sales and distribution activities of Glass Distillery's artisanal vodka brands in the US and Canada.

The Macallan Releases Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky

The Macallan has unveiled a new and remarkably rare, limited edition single malt whisky. With only 250 individually numbered bottles available worldwide, The Macallan 52 years old 2018 is never to be repeated.

Zest Tea Raises $1 Million in Funding Round

Zest Tea, maker of high-caffeine tea beverages, has secured $1 million in a funding round led by Maryland-based Momentum Fund and Lord Baltimore Fund. The round also included various angel investors.

Oral I.V. Hydration Shot Increases Distribution Nationwide

ORAL I.V., Inc., the creator of the only 2-ounce all-natural Daily Rapid Hydration Activator Shot, ORAL I.V., increased its distribution nationwide with McLane Company. ORAL I.V. has been a secret weapon for professional athletes and fitness-minded individuals for the last four years and more recently, performed very well at the convenience-store level during its test runs with Rotten Robbie in Northern California.