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After Family Tragedy, Equitea Founder Has New Mission for Brand

This past April, Quentin Vennie, founder and CEO of Equitea, found himself in a grim position: needing to process and grieve his son’s death, but also, for days ponder the lingering mystery of “what happened?" He's now ready to move ahead with a new mission for the company.

Coca-Cola Leadership: Soda Giant Not Interested in Being a Bev-Alc Distributor

The Coca-Cola Company is “not here to crash [beer distributors’] party,” Dan White, Coca-Cola, North America chief of new revenue streams, said in a fireside chat with National Beer Wholesaler Association (NBWA) president and CEO Craig Purser Monday during the NBWA’s annual convention.

ANGEL’S ENVY Releases First-Ever Cask Strength Rye and 12th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon

ANGEL’S ENVY, the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, revealed the first-ever ANGEL’S ENVY 2023 Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Sauternes and Toasted Oak Barrels and its ANGEL’S ENVY 2023 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels for the 12th year in a row.

NACS: KDP Ignites C4, Revamps Bai

Over the past half-decade since its merger, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has steadily assembled, either through acquisition or affiliation, a diverse portfolio of brands across categories. But as seen at NACS, strong performance from its core CSDs is helping provide cover as other portfolio brands seek a jumpstart.

NACS: Coca-Cola CSDs Gets Sleek & Spiced

Along with a more muscular coffee program, Coca-Cola's presence at NACS mainly showcased product and packaging innovations within its "loved" legacy brands.

Kava Beverage Producer Mitra9 Expanding into National Chains

Fort Myers-headquartered Mitra9, a plant-based functional beverage company, is poised for expansion to more national retailers after raising $2 million from investors and reformulating its signature kava drink.

Uncle Bud’s Launches Marine Collagen and Hemp Beverage

In a groundbreaking fusion of wellness and indulgence, Uncle Bud's Hemp & CBD, America's beloved trailblazer in Hemp & CBD, has joined hands with Chelsea B. Drugstore,the visionaries behind the world's most potent functional beverages. Together, they proudly introduce the industry's most anticipated launch: the Marine Collagen & Hemp Beverage. Buckle up for a taste revolution that's as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!

Baseball Great Giancarlo Stanton Joins the Yerbae Family of Investors

Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, today announced Giancarlo Stanton – designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees - has signed on to its growing roster of luminary investors from the world of sports.

Barcode Launches in New York with Rainforest Partnership

Sports drink maker Barcode has partnered with New York City DSD house Rainforest Distribution, the company announced today, setting the stage for the L.A.-based brand to build a presence on the East Coast.

Margaret Cocktails Announces Entry into Market With Barcart Partnership

Margaret Cocktails, an award-winning ready-to-serve agave-based specialty cocktail company made with natural cold pressed juices, announces their official entry into the wider beverage market through their notable partnership with Barcart, a leading e-commerce platform helping to power the beverage alcohol industry.