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Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages Unveils New Paper Packaging to Replace Plastic Rings, First of Its Kind in the U.S.

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages (Liberty) today unveiled its KeelClip paperboard packaging system that replaces the plastic ring holders on can multipacks - the first of its kind in the United States - at its Elmsford, NY production facility in partnership with fiber-based consumer packaging leader, Graphic Packaging International (Graphic Packaging).

Haus To Shut Down, Seeks Buyer After Investor Pulls Out

Haus, a California-based maker of low-ABV aperitifs, is winding down its business and seeking a buyer after the lead investor in its Series A round dropped out during the closing process, leaving the company without the necessary cash on hand to continue operations.

RISE, CoreBev Plot Shared Growth in RTD Cocktails

Spirits company The CoreBev Group has partnered with cold brew coffee brand RISE Brewing Co. for its latest canned cocktail launch, Moonlight Barista. Made with CoreBev’s Cylinder Vodka and RISE coffee, Moonlight Barista (15.5% ABV) is a nitro espresso martini available in 6.8 oz. cans.

ADM and Benson Hill Partner to Scale Innovative Ultra-High Protein Soy for North American Food Ingredient Markets

ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in alternative protein and nutrition products and solutions, and Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE: BHIL), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced a long-term strategic partnership to scale innovative soy ingredients that will help meet the rapidly growing demand for plant-based proteins.

High West Commits One Million Dollars to Protect the West

PARK CITY, Utah— High West, the Park City-based distillery known for its meticulously sourced and innovatively blended whiskeys, announces its Protect the West initiative, a $1 million commitment over the…

Inflation and COVID Mean More Drinking at Home, Says IRI

At-home drinking is here to stay, according to a new report from IRI Beverage Alcohol Research. With inflation concerns and on-premise challenges, consumers are opting to indulge at home – and these conditions are impacting growth opportunities, putting a premium on innovation and affecting everything from e-commerce strategy to packaging and premiumization.

BIOLYTE Debuts E-Commerce Site and Direct Ordering Alongside Recent Growth

Looking to stock up on your favorite flavors of “the IV in a bottle,” without hitting the store? Now you can buy BIOLYTE directly from its website at drinkbiolyte.com for nationwide delivery – its new e-commerce capabilities include first-ever assorted packs, subscription services and more. 

Hoplark Expands Footprint in the Pacific Northwest with Columbia Distributing

Hoplark, the makers of innovative, non-alcoholic beverages that provide a craft brew experience without the calories, announced its partnership with Columbia Distributing, one of the country’s largest total beverage distributors, offering a robust portfolio of beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

Harmonic Launches New Alcohol-Free Rosé CBD Spirit

Harmonic Woman CBD offers a successful line of tasteless, discreet CBD softgels, rubs, and bath bombs to help women micro-dose and enjoy the moment. Now, the Portland-based company is releasing two guilt-free CBD beverages with the same uplifting benefits.

Drake’s Organic Spirits Now Supplying Bulk Organic, Sustainable, Non-GMO Cane Alcohol B2B

Drake’s Organic Spirits — the only organic and sustainable spirit producer on the market that is certified USDA Organic, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, and Kosher — is now supplying bulk cane alcohol B2B, offering a portion of its annual 12 million proof gallons of organic cane alcohol to distillers, copackers, blenders, flavor houses/extract manufacturers, and other companies seeking high-quality sustainable organic alcohol.

Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Launches New Sweet Tea Whiskey in Select Markets

Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the nation’s No. 1 hard iced tea brand¹, is shaking up the spirits space with the limited release of Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey through its partnership with Beam Suntory. Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey will launch across five markets, including MA, RI, OH, MO and TX, plus military outlets.