Although beverage sales growth has remained steady throughout Q1 2023, convenience retailers showed some trepidation for the months ahead by lowering their annual sales growth projection to 4.6% in the latest Beverage Bytes survey from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Though summer is still several months away, some ready-to-drink cocktail makers are looking to kick off the season early with their new releases. In this gallery, Jennifer Lopez makes her first foray into the category with a line of lightly sparkling cocktails, Boston Beer Company announces its new “bang-for-your-buck” brand and Tip Top Proper Cocktails expands its portfolio of classic low-ball cocktails.
Founded and created in Miami, Florida, Cultor, a premium ready-to-drink tequila cocktail brand, makes its grand debut into the category with the launch of its four cocktail expressions: Passion, Flora, Soul, and Coco.
NightOwl Martini makes its debut this month, featuring a new line of ready-to-drink Espresso Martini canned cocktails. The Classic, made with Vodka, and The Original, made with Tequila.
Hemingway Whiskey Company announced expanded availability for Hemingway Rye Whiskey First Edition, after the inaugural batch of First Edition Collector’s Packaging sold out in less than one week in late-2022.
Does pickleball need its own beverage brand? Why is Jennifer Lopez, who doesn’t drink alcohol, getting into the booze business? The hosts discuss… Also: Elavi co-founders Michelle Razavi and Nikki Elliott explain how they launched a package revamp for less than $200, and a conversation with Goat Rodeo Capital co-founder Carlton Fowler, an active investor in emerging and growth-stage companies.
RD1 Spirits announces the first expansion of its Kentucky Straight Bourbon portfolio in an effort to continue writing the next chapter of Lexington bourbon.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned around 670 companies to stop making unsubstantiated product claims or face the prospect of steep civil penalties.
Don Londrés is the newest premium tequila, crafted using 100% agave, created by music mogul and serial entrepreneur Dre London, alongside legendary masters of the spirit, the Gonzalez family, joining together to create a brand on the foundation of respect for heritage.
Coachella Music Festival has for the first time partnered with a non-alcoholic retailer, The New Bar, to offer zero-proof cocktails and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages bringing for inclusivity to the NA community at the two-weekend concert event in Southern California.
Raising the Bar's founder Abbie Romanul talked to BevNET about her subscription-based, non-alc cocktail boxes, how she keeps creating innovative new recipes and how inclusivity plays a role in the sober-curious community.
Sustainably-minded craft distillery, Tattersall Distilling, announced the launch of its Kernza Perennial Grain Whiskey, distilled from 100% Kernza.
Clyde May’s Whiskey, the award-winning whiskey from Conecuh Brands, is proud to announce its continued partnership as the official Whiskey sponsor of the Talladega Superspeedway.
In this week’s new products roundup, EverGrain teams up with filmmaker James Wilks to create a new sports nutrition product, BLK & Bold expands its portfolio of cold brews and winery Sunstone Estate makes its first foray into the cannabis-infused beverage set.
