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LVMH: Cognac Sales Continue to Drop in First Half of 2023

Revenue from the spirits and cognac segment of LVMH fell by 11% in the first half of 2023 as Hennessy Cognac sales suffered from weak U.S. demand, according to the company’s half-year revenue earnings report released yesterday.

In the Clouds: How The Hemp Beverage Alliance Aims To Standardize A Hazy Market

Hemp beverages may not be the novelty they were five years ago, but the industry is still going through some growing pains. Meet The Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA): which officially formed this month to begin advocating for standardized products and best practices for producers up and down the supply chain.

Mary Jones Announces First Crossover Flavor Release With Jones Soda

Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, announced the first crossover special edition flavor release with both the Jones Soda and Mary Jones brands

Monaco Cocktails Unveils New Look

Monaco Cocktails, a leading fan-favorite in the canned cocktail space, proudly debuts a brand refresh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history as it celebrates over a decade of success.

Tales of the Cocktail Guide: Agave, No/Lo, and DEI

The world’s leading cocktail conference, Tales of the Cocktail, kicks off this week in New Orleans, gathering thousands of bar professionals and spirit reps from across the globe.

High Brew Sells Majority Stake to Beliv

High Brew Coffee, one of the first “third-wave” canned cold brew brands in the U.S., has been acquired by Latin American beverage portfolio company Beliv, the company announced today. Beliv is taking a 78% stake in the company.

Taste Radio: Magnolia Bakery Doesn’t Follow Trends. They’d Rather Set Them.

Magnolia Bakery CEO Bobbie Lloyd and CMO Eddie Revis spoke about why the iconic bakeshop launched a CPG brand and the patient and thoughtful approach behind its development. They also discussed why consistency and quality guides their stewardship of the company, why they eschew trendy concepts and Magnolia’s collaborations with lifestyle brands.

Chlorophyll Water Now Available at All Earth Fare Locations

Chlorophyll Water, recognized by the Green Business Bureau as “Good for the Mind, the Body & the Planet,” the first-ever bottled water in the USA to pass and receive the ‘Clean Label Project Certification’ is now available at all Earth Fare locations.

818 Tequila Launches New Campaign for National Tequila Day

818 Tequila, the award-winning tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner, launched a new campaign for National Tequila Day, designed to inspire consumers to shake up classic cocktail recipes with tequila.