Expo East 2022: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day 1
BevNET and NOSH editors Martin Caballero and Carol Ortenberg share their quick takeaways from the opening day of Expo East 2022.
Spirit Producers Advocate for Top Priorities at Capitol Hill
More than 200 distillers met virtually with lawmakers last week to address critical issues in the spirits industry, including asking legislators to ease direct-to-consumer shipping and the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for regulatory efficiencies.
Diageo Acquires Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Brand Mr Black
Global spirits conglomerate Diageo has acquired premium cold brew coffee liqueur brand Mr Black, in which it previously held a minority stake, the company announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
PATH Closes $30M Series A Round, Projects Up To 300% Retail Expansion
Bottled water brand PATH has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures aimed at expanding its nationwide distribution footprint and supporting a new East Coast manufacturing facility.
Topo Chico: Spirit-Based Offering Coming From Molson Coors in 2023
Molson Coors will launch a spirit-based version of Topo Chico in key markets, such as the southwest and southeast and parts of the Midwest.
Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Seek to Capture Curious Consumers in Conservative States
In states closed off to recreational cannabis, hemp-derived THC drinks are starting to make an impact with curious first-time consumers.
Caliwater Raises $2 Million ‘Strategic Round’ to Support National Expansion
Cactus water startup brand Caliwater has raised $2 million in a financing round backed by a slate of professional athletes, actors and musicians. The round, announced today, marks the brand’s second $2 million raise in as many years.
Two New Flavors of ShineWater Pouches to Debut at Natural Products Expo East 2022
ShineWater, creators of Vitamin D enhanced hydration beverages for all ages, announces at Natural Products Expo East 2022 the launch of two new flavors of ShineWater Pouches: Fruit Punch and Watermelon Blackberry.
Sagamore Spirit Launches Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey
Sherry wine from Spanish vineyards and golden brown rye whiskey in Maryland’s distinct, approachable style are coming together once again in a limited-edition Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey, announced by the award-winning distiller.
Doubling Sales In A Year, Milo’s Tea Hits $400 million
Milo’s Tea Company has quietly become the fourth largest iced tea maker in the U.S. by steadily building new production capacity and incrementally expanding its target consumer base out of the regional south.
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Releases Limited-Edition NY Rye Cask
The NY Rye Cask is an American Single Malt crafted from a marriage of five to nine-year-old whiskey, with a minimum of two years spent in NY Rye casks from Black Dirt Distillery in Warwick, New York.
Altar Spirits Conjures a Classic Aperitivo Bitter Called Aradia
Altar Spirits, with Master Distiller and Co-Owner Caley Shoemaker, is adding to their spirits line-up with the launch of Aradia, an aperitivo bitter.
Glidewell Distributors Now Offering HOG BITE Energy in Arkansas and Oklahoma
Glidewell Distribution a Fort Smith Beverage Distributor is now offering HOG BITE Energy Drink to their clients both in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
AriZona Flies Into Sports Drinks With Marvel Collaboration
AriZona Beverages is teaming up with Marvel Entertainment on a functional drink called Super LXR Hero Hydration, marking the iced tea maker’s first true leap into the sports drink category.