Trade groups across beer and spirits continue to fight over whether spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails (RTDs) should be taxed at the same as malt-based alternatives. The argument came to a head this month when Public Sector Consultants (PSC) released a study claiming decreased excise tax rates for spirits-based RTDs have cost consumers more on shelf.
Chlorophyll Water, a cutting-edge functional water beverage brand, America’s first-ever bottled water to pass and receive Clean Label Project Certification has announced that it has reached an agreement with Strikepoint CPG Accelerator for expansion of it’s 100% Pure Mountain Spring Water throughout the state of Texas.
Glengoyne Distillery, a Highland single malt scotch whisky producer within the Ian Macleod Distillers portfolio, has announced the U.S. launch of their Legacy Series: Chapter Three.
Nova Scotia-based Cove Kombucha unveiled a new look for its line of canned kombuchas this week, ahead of an upcoming U.S. launch. Cove, founded in 2016 by brothers John and Ryan MacLellan, is currently sold in around 1,000 stores across Canada.
Rockstar Energy Drink taps brand partner and breakout actor Angus Cloud to star in the brand’s new epic ad campaign “Fuel What’s Next,” championing the idea of what’s possible if you follow your passions.
Corazón Tequila is thrilled to announce its Expresiones del Corazón 2022 Collection, featuring two limited-edition añejo tequilas aged in barrels formerly used to age Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey.
Monster Energy is throwing a first-of-its kind Apex Legends tournament on Twitch, bringing together known creators and skilled players alike to compete not only for bragging rights – but a $100,000 charity donation.
As employers across the country look to lure employees back into the office, beverage-tech startup VendiBean announces its newly-formed partnerships with some of the largest vendors in the office-coffee industry, to now offer its smart office-coffee solution to companies across the Nation.
Recess, the leading experiential marketing platform connecting brands with events and venues, announced its $5 million Series A led by Data Point Capital and Spring Mountain Capital. The round brings the total raise by the company to $11.5 million.
Lycored, a global leader in lycopene and beta-carotene-based color and taste-enhancing ingredients for food and beverages, has published the results of two-color stability studies in alcoholic and mocktail beverages.
Candela Mamajuana is capturing the flavors of a traditional Latin American holiday season with the launch of its new Coquito Kit Gift Set. This limited edition kit makes the ideal gift for spirit lovers and festive holiday parties.
In this week’s roundup of new products, Owen’s Craft Mixers teams up with Folds of Honor in honor of Veterans Day, Cove Drinks unveils revamped packaging for its line of kombuchas and Essentia celebrates the holidays early with its Water + Wine Box.
In this episode, the hosts explained why founders regularly attend industry events are often better positioned to support their brands than those who don’t, riffed on the impact of sleek and clever packaging and marveled at a sparkling water brand’s latest LTO. This episode also features a conversation with Michael Lewis, the founder of oomph, a new brand of low-sugar, functional candy.
Nearest Green Distillery, makers of the most-awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019, 2020, and 2021, has announced that it will add three permanent expressions to its national portfolio before the end of 2022: Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey, Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Black Label and Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Rye.
