The Kraken Rum, the world's top-selling dark rum brand, announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the release of three new canned cocktails. With the US RTD market expected to continue to expand at a compound annual growth rate of more than 13% until 20301, Kraken is leaning into the category to offer consumers a convenient option to bring their rum cocktails wherever they explore this summer.
Building on robust consumer sales in Canada, Tumbler & Rocks is poised to expand U.S. sales with new wholesaler relationships and a digital marketing campaign leveraging sleek packaging in the red-hot RTDS cocktail category.
The Alkaline Water Company is officially under new leadership after longtime CEO and President Richard “Ricky” Wright resigned, effective immediately, and was quickly replaced by company director Frank Lazaran on Friday.
National Iced Tea Day is around the corner (Friday, June 10) and Gold Peak – a delicious companion for any occasion – is celebrating in a big way.
Ole Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S. is celebrating National Moonshine Day by paying tribute to its moonshine roots today at its distilleries across Tennessee with live entertainment, tours, and tastings. In Nashville, Ole Smoky’s “Shine Fest” kicks off this afternoon at their 6th & Peabody distillery with live concert performances from Levi Hummon, Roman Alexander, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys and Cisco.
Death Wish Coffee Co., the makers of the World’s Strongest Coffee, is celebrating National Donut Day (June 3) with the launch of a new limited-edition flavor, “Blue and Buried.” The indulgent new blend—made with no artificial ingredients—is brimming with flavors of homemade blueberry jam, luscious vanilla and sweet Vietnamese cinnamon, serving as the perfect guilt-free pick-me-up any time of day.
Holmes Cay Rum, the US-based, independent importer of exceptional limited edition and single cask rums, announced a new partnership with Evergreen Beverage Canada, a national wine, beer, and spirits distribution company based in Toronto, Ontario. An array of Holmes Cay limited editions will be available to start, including the following single cask expressions: Jamaica Wedderburn 2011, Guyana Uitvlugt 2003, Fiji 2004 17-Year, South Africa Mhoba 2017, and the San Francisco World Spirits gold-medal winner, Barbados 2012 Port Cask.
Betty Buzz is a new line of sparkling beverages created by actress Blake Lively. Positioned as a light, clean-ingredient and low-calorie non-alcoholic alternative to cocktails, the line features five flavors.
Taste Radio’s hosts discussed Coca-Cola’s decision to discontinue Honest Tea, the brand’s legacy and impact on better-for-you beverage and food companies and what the move might mean for emerging upstarts. They also highlighted recently announced speakers, including top executives from Whole Foods and Kroger, that will be joining the stages at BevNET Live and NOSH Live this summer and chatted about several innovative products that crossed their desks over the past month.
Spritz Society, the award-winning brand of premium sparkling cocktails founded by media influencers and entrepreneurs including Ben Soffer, Claudia Oshry, Jackie Oshry and Jake Lewin, is announcing the release of their highly-anticipated first new flavor since launching in August 2021 – Peach. The new flavor was a collaboration between Spritz Society and their loyal community, as customers were instrumental in choosing the new flavor. Peach will be available direct-to-consumer nationally starting June 2nd and will roll out into retail starting in early July.
In this week’s roundup of new product launches, Brisk launches its first-ever sparkling tea with Taco Bell, Vita Coco adds juice to its portfolio and cannabis-infused beverage maker Cann introduces new “lite” offerings with zero sugar, plus new plant-based milks for at-home baristas, non-alcoholic cocktails and electrolyte drink mixes.
Blake Farms is expanding its product offerings with the launch of Blake’s Cold-Pressed Juices, a line of fresh fruit juice produced onsite at its farm in Armada, Mich. Blake’s Cold-Pressed Juices will be sold at metro Detroit specialty independent stores beginning June 10 and at all Blake’s locations with further distribution plans to other counties soon.
Company Distilling announced the official Grand Opening weekend of their first newly-constructed distillery in Townsend, Tennessee on July 8-10. Throughout the weekend, guests can expect to experience live music, enjoy a cocktail, and tour the facility. The full product portfolio for Company Distilling will also be available to sample, including their Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished with maple wood, which hit the shelves last November as their inaugural offering.
With summer just around the corner, Canadian better-for-you RTD company Wize Spirits - known for its throwback inspired premium vodka sodas - launches a new flavour: Cotton Candy Lemonade. This flavour launch comes as an addition to the success of its retro inspired Nostalgia Series - Citrus Mist, Root Beer, Vanilla Cola, Cream Soda, Orange’sicle, and Grape’sicle - and will be the 7th flavour added to the line-up.
