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Ilegal Mezcal Appoints Four Women To Executive Board

Ilegal has announced that they have hired and promoted women as the COO, CMO, VP of trade marketing and trade marketing manager, all working hard to maintain the brand’s position as one of the leading small-batch artisanal mezcals on the market.

Gallery: Spring Brings New Spirits

With spring finally coming into season, your liquor cabinet may be in need of a refresh. In this gallery, we highlight a selection of notable new releases for the season, including a new premium tequila from DeLeon and a collaboration from OH MY! Teakoe Tea and Mythology Distillery.

Expo West 2019: Goldthread Founder Talks Growing Herbal Tonic Category

In this interview video recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2019, we spoke with the brand’s founder William Siff, a former acupuncturist, to learn how the company is working to make its adaptogen-based beverages click with conventional channel consumers.

Rock Grace Announces Launch Date for New Non-Alcoholic Beverage

Rock Grace, creator of an elegant and exciting non-alcoholic beverage infused with crystal energy, botanicals and adaptogens, recently announced their new release launch date set for June 3, 2019.  The new release bottles are the world’s first ready-to-drink crystal elixir that includes healing plant-based super herbs.

Wells Fargo: Competition, Volume Drops Hurting Monster

Wells Fargo securities analysts expressed growing concern that dragging volumes and competitive pressure from an ascendant rival are starting to take their toll on Monster Beverage Corp. In a “data deep dive” released on Tuesday, Wells Fargo analyst Bonnie Herzog raised a number of challenges currently facing Monster, ranging from questions over pricing strategy to speculation around the future of its relationship with distribution partner The Coca-Cola Company.

Ice Age Glacial Expands from Canada to the U.S.

Ice Age Glacial, an ultra-pure water sourced from ancient glaciers within the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, has debuted in select U.S. markets, in addition to its existing distribution in Canada.

DeCrescente Distributing Company Now Distributing Bang Energy Drink

DeCrescente Distributing Company (DDC) is excited to announce a partnership with VPX Sports to distribute Bang Energy Drink, a great-tasting 16 oz. carbonated beverage formulated to fuel the brain and body. Bang is now available in 12 unique flavors like Sour Heads and Purple Haze throughout the Capital Region.

Q Mixers and Tales of the Cocktail Announce Exclusive Partnership

Q, the fastest-growing premium mixer brand in the US, as well as the number one brand among bartenders in America, has announced that it has signed on as the official and exclusive mixer partner of Tales of the Cocktail, the annual event, now in its 17th year, that has evolved from a walking tour of historic New Orleans cocktail bars into the world’s premier cocktail festival. 

Fever-Tree Launches Three New Ginger Expressions

Fever-Tree, the world's leading producer of premium mixers, has announced the launch of Smoky Ginger Ale, Spiced Orange Ginger Ale and a refreshingly light version of its Premium Ginger Ale.

Napa Hills Launches Sparkling Water with Red Wine Antioxidants

Moderate consumption of red wine has long been considered heart-healthy. Research shows that a polyphenol called resveratrol, found in red wine, reduces inflammation, provides cardiovascular benefits and has anti-aging properties.

TreTap Launches CBD-Infused Tree Water Beverage

One of Vermont’s fastest growing organic brands has launched the market’s first ever CBD infused maple water beverage. Tretap, which was acquired by Vermont’s original CBD store, Ceres Natural Remedies, in February, officially began selling the first CBD beverage flavor, Tangerine-Turmeric, in all Ceres stores across the state.