After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices, MARTINI, the world’s number one Italian sparkling wine and vermouth from family-owned Bacardi, has reached a sustainability milestone – 100% of the wineries for the entire MARTINI portfolio are now certified sustainable.
Launching in July, Batch 22 is an American aquavit that is a smooth, complex and magical grain-based spirit. Debuting their Classic Gold, with a blend of citrus, spices, and botanicals, Batch 22’s flavor profile is unlike any other spirit on the market. Available starting July 6, Batch 22 is an American spin on a traditional old world Scandinavian recipe for aquavit. At 80 proof, with central notes of toasted caraway and dill, each bottle is crafted to be both a mellow sipper and a great mixer. Batch 22’s unique flavors and aromas can be enjoyed neat, on ice, or mixed to create exciting new cocktails or elevate the classics, like the Negroni, Bloody Mary and Mule.
El Mayor Extra Añejo Port Cask Aged tequila is now available at retail locations across the United States. The ultra-premium tequila is distilled from Blue Weber agave and aged for 42 months in port casks. Distilled and produced at Destiladora González Lux, this ultra-premium tequila has a limited allocation of 6,000 bottles at a suggested retail price of $129.99 per 750-ml. bottle.
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage company, is pleased to announce that its Alkaline88 2-Liter product will now be available in more than 2,300 Rite Aid retail pharmacy stores across 17 states. The 2-liter bottle joins the Alkaline88 1-gallon on the shelves of one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains.
Pink Cloud Beverages joined 1% for the Planet[DP1] , pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment with a strong commitment to protect the oceans and beaches for generations to come. 1% for the Planet was founded to prevent green washing, certify reputable giving and provide accountability.
Milestone Brands LLC, the premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas, announced that it has acquired Victoria Distillers Inc (“VDI”), one of the oldest artisan distilleries in Canada and the producer of Empress 1908 Gin, and Azzurre Spirits Corporation, the U.S. importer of Empress 1908 Gin.
Thousands of food and beverage industry suppliers, manufacturers, marketers and formulators are expected to gather at McCormick Place in Chicago from July 10-13 for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo.
With the dedication to develop a truly good-for-you and good-for-the-planet functional beverage, Riff, a purpose-driven coffee company, announced that their latest offering, Riff Energy+, has officially been verified non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project Program. The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program serves as North America’s only third-party verification for non-GMO food and products.
Mexigin, the world's first dark spiced gin, announced they have been selected by StartEngine Capital LLC to kick off their first Regulation Crowdfunding raise today on the equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine. StartEngine was founded by Howard Marks, the co-founder of Activision and was joined by the respected businessman and Shark Tank Television judge Kevin O'Leary as StartEngine's Strategic Advisor and Investor. After being accepted onto the StartEngine platform, Mexigin, Inc. is now filed with the SEC.
The Mossburn Signature Casks Series: the Speyside blend and the Islands blend, allows whisky lovers to experience the characteristics of the most famous Scotch whisky producing regions in a single sip. Celebrating the versatility of Scotch whisky and the breath-taking regions it is produced in, independent bottling company Mossburn has created individual blends to showcase the archetypal styles of some of the most intriguing Scotch whisky regions – the Islands and Speyside.
Rancho La Gloria, one of the largest wine-based cocktail brands in the U.S., announced the addition of Ranch Water to its award-winning lineup of agave-based ready-to-drink alcohol beverages. Formerly launched under the Texas Ranch Water Co. label, the agave-brewed seltzer has officially transitioned to the Rancho La Gloria portfolio, just in time for summer.
Bang Energy maker Vital Pharmaceuticals' motion to vacate a $175 million arbitration award was denied last week, clearing the way for Orange Bang and Monster Energy Company to collect damages plus a 5% royalty on all future net sales of Bang-branded products.
Olé Cocktail Co. has recently launched the first ever tequila Variety Pack in all of Canada just in time for summer. The tequila mixed pack includes four delicious Olé Cocktail flavours: Classic Margarita, our award-winning Paloma, Chilli Mango, plus the brand new addition to the Olé Cocktail family, Tequila Sunrise.
Vita Coco is the latest non-alcoholic beverage giant to dip its toes into the RTD cocktail space, announcing today a collaboration with spirits conglomerate Diageo to release a line of coconut water spiked with Captain Morgan white rum.
