LifeAID co-founders Aaron Hinde and Orion Melehan shared what they’ve learned on their journey from niche online brand to conventional retail, from investing in your team to making consumers a part of the innovation process.
Upwell Beverages makes flavored sparkling water infused with broad spectrum hemp extract. Mark Niederhaus is the co-founder of the startup brand, which aims to differentiate with its zero sugar offerings.
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Oak & Cane American Craft Rum, a handcrafted artisan gold rum made using a blend of modern and traditional production methods, is expanding distribution to Tennessee this summer, following a successful launch in Florida.
Yogurt maker Chobani is collaborating with Fair Trade USA on a new label that certifies the milk used in its products is sourced from farms that meet “comprehensive” standards for animal welfare and employee rights.
Freeland Spirits celebrates the release of its first-ever ready-to-drink canned cocktail, Gin & Rose Tonic, with a picnic at the Freeland tasting room on the first anniversary of its opening.
Caledonia Spirits, the Vermont-based distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka, opened the doors to its new distillery in Montpelier on Saturday, June 29.
In this presentation at BevNET Live Summer 2019, Liz Tomic, global director for ZX Ventures’ Explore Fund, discussed how the unit approaches the beverage marketplace, which categories, need states and channels it chooses to target, and why people and culture matter more than scale when it comes to selecting partner brands.
At this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero spoke with Marcia Hu, marketing manager at Brooklyn Crafted, to discuss the brand’s growth and its push into new product segments, and how the company is building its base in New York with an eye towards steady national expansion.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional – the original 100% blue agave tequila – has announced the launch of an aptly timed campaign that puts the heritage and pride of Mexico’s national spirit front and center of the exploding tequila category.
Saint Liberty Whiskey, the only company honoring the untold stories of pioneering women bootleggers, launched Bertie’s Bear Gulch Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Initially launching in Texas, with several states including Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Louisiana and others to follow in the coming months.
Humm Kombucha has cancelled plans to construct a $10 million production facility in Roanoke, Virginia, telling the city that improvements in production and distribution capabilities at its Bend, Oregon headquarters made an East Coast expansion unnecessary.
Chivas Brothers is releasing its biggest Single Malt collection to date, with the launch of 15 aged Single Malt Scotch whiskies from four seldom-seen, yet highly sought-after Speyside, Scotland distilleries.
Distill Ventures, the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the best and brightest drinks brands of the future, is pleased to announce a new addition its growing North American team with Evis Savvides joining as operating partner.
Cannabis-infused sparkling water maker Sweet Reason has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by venture capital firm Lerer Hippeau. The round also includes investments from River Park, Max Ventures and cannabis investment firm Subversive Capital.
