Copper & Kings Launches American Craft Apple Brandy
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has extended its apple brandy line-up with a new 92 proof iteration, aged in Kentucky bourbon and new American white oak barrels.
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Positive Beverage Showcased on “Real Housewives of Orange County” With Kelly Dodd
After taping the launch of Positive Beverage’s 12 oz. sparkling portfolio at Expo West, Real Housewives of Orange County’s Kelly Dodd is featured in an exclusive segment at the start of the episode (S14:E07).
Kuli Kuli Aims for Conventional Appeal With Walmart Launch
Kuli Kuli has launched in 2,500 Walmart locations. The brand will roll out two products in Walmart: its flagship Pure Moringa Vegetable Powder and its Moringa Green Smoothie Mix in Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor. This smoothie SKU, which launched last year has served as a more accessible option to those unfamiliar with the superfood.
Stuart McGuire Re-Joins Former Beso Del Sol Team at Wolf Spirit Distillery
Umberto Luchini, founder and proprietor of Wolf Spirit Distillery, is delighted to announce that Stuart McGuire has rejoined his former colleagues Larry Margolis and Bradd Levitan.
All Market Inc. Names Martin Roper as President
Roper -- who spent 23 years at the craft brewing giant, including 17 as CEO before departing in 2018 -- will oversee “operational and executional priorities,” the company said in its announcement. During Roper’s tenure at Boston Beer revenues quadrupled and the company expanded its portfolio with brands including Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard, and Truly Hard Seltzer.
CBD News Roundup: McConnell Pushes for Guidelines, FTC Issues Warnings
This past week has seen several new developments in the U.S. government’s plans to regulate hemp and CBD, including a push from Sen. Mitch McConnell to fast track FDA guidance, warning letters sent to CBD companies by the FTC, and a hemp cultivation draft submitted by the USDA.
Chicken Cock Whiskey Launches Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Grain & Barrel Spirits’ investment in bourbon over the last six years has set the stage for the next evolution for Chicken Cock Whiskey, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which is being released as the anchor of the Chicken Cock line
Flaviar Releases Larga Vida XO 2019 Edition
Flaviar announces the return of Larga Vida with the release of Larga Vida XO 2019 Edition.
503 Distilling Signs With Hayden Beverage for Canned Craft Cocktails Distribution in Idaho
Oregon-based craft distillery 503 Distilling, a pioneer of ready to drink canned craft cocktails, has signed on with Hayden Beverage, one of Idaho’s largest beer, wine and craft cocktail distributors, for distribution throughout the Gem State.
Elevator Talk: M Kombucha Boosts Function with CBD and Adaptogens
Adi Ramon is the co-founder of M Kombucha, a company focused on using plant medicine to provide consumers additional functional benefits. Hemp extract and adaptogens are selected to complement the probiotic beverage, creating a product for healthy lifestyle consumers.
Waiakea Water Releases New “Pahu Nunui” Bag-in-Box
Waiakea Water is launching the new “Pahu Nunui” 15-liter Bag-in-Box to their online store (MSRP $40). The “Pahu Nunui” offers more of the same delicious, naturally alkaline, Hawaiian volcanic water Waiakea customers love, but in a 100% recyclable box that reduces packaging by 66% and carbon emissions by 97%.
Expo East 2019 Video: Katy Perry Talks Bragg Investment, Bringing Apple Cider Vinegar Mainstream
In this video interview recorded at Expo East 2019, pop star Katy Perry talks about learning the beverage industry, why she always takes apple cider vinegar with her on the road, how her entertainment background helps her to bring “outside the box” thinking to the board room, and why she considers herself a “lightworker” and “part of the higher consciousness of humanity.”
Daytrip Expands CBD Sparkling Water Line to New York and New Jersey Markets
Daytrip, the leading cannabis lifestyle brand announced today its expansion into the New York and New Jersey area. After an initial launch in June 2019 across California, Washington, Oregon and Michigan, Daytrip is staking its claim in the metropolitan area as the premier CBD beverage.
CRUNK!!! Energy Adds Sour Apple Flavor to Lineup
CRUNK!!! Energy has introduced the newest bold flavor to be added to our delicious lineup of naturally fueled energy products – Sour Apple.