Aupale Vodka Launches Its First RTD Cocktail
Aupale Vodka is launching a brand new product on the market — The Aupale Grapefruit Selzter!
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KDP: ‘Balanced Growth’ Boosts Revenue +13.2%; FY Sales Guidance Raised
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has raised its full-year sales guidance to low double-digits after reporting encouraging growth across its business divisions in the second quarter.
The Striped Pig Distillery Receives National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
The award-winning, woman-owned Local Choice Spirits has been granted National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification (WBENC), affirming the business is woman owned, operated and controlled. While Local Choice Spirits has always been a woman owned and operated business, the certification is an important recognition that will allow Local Choice Spirits to participate in new ventures and open up opportunities to expand further beyond Charleston, including into markets and venues such as Disney World, which have stipulations for working with women owned businesses, as much of the industry is dominated by male owned businesses.
TEN Alkaline Spring Water Moves Into Top 5 In Grocery Retail
TEN Alkaline Spring Water, the ultimate hydration experience bottled at the highest 10pH, has moved into the top 5 spot as one of the best selling alkaline water brands in the nation. TEN is also the only independently owned and operated brand in this position, and the only to be offered at the 10pH alkaline level. The data was revealed via a newly published Nielsen report, which puts TEN alongside leading retail brands including Essentia, Bodyarmor, and others.
James Bay Distillers Turns Noxious Weeds into Spirits
James Bay Distillers has devised a way to help reduce noxious weeds in Washington State while making a tasty and award-winning spirit, Finocchietto.
Kin Euphorics and Tao Group Hospitality Launch Their Partnership at The Fleur Room in Los Angeles
Jen Batchelor and Bella Hadid, co-founders of the functional non-alcoholic beverage brand Kin Euphorics, and Tao Group Hospitality are proud to announce a revolutionary partnership to continue disrupting their respective industries. The partnership comes at a time when there is a significant shift in entertaining culture as the demand for alcohol alternatives continues to be on the rise.
Nguyen Extends Vietnamese Coffee Platform with RTD Launch
Within the specialty coffee space, Vietnamese coffee is typically dismissed as cheaper and low quality, according to Sahra Nguyen, founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply. Which is why since launching her dry coffee brand in 2018, she has focused on exposing the coffee industry to the potential of Vietnam-sourced robusta beans.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Launches First National Advertising Campaign, For the Love of Real
This month, La Colombe Coffee Roasters, a premium, specialty coffee roaster with 32 cafes nationwide and the iconic Latte on-the-go beverages, will unveil its integrated summer marketing campaign, For the Love of Real, to celebrate increased national distribution of its beloved ready-to-drink, Cold Brew products and continued commitment to real taste, real ingredients, and real impact that La Colombe delivers.
Flow Beverage Corp. Advances E-Commerce Platform to Include Ohi Instant Delivery Experience
Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) announced that it has partnered with Ohi Inc. (“Ohi”) to offer two-hour, same-day, and next-day delivery for key e-commerce sales in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. Delivery fulfillment through Ohi’s network will commence in July 2022.
6 New Whiskeys to Sip and Savor This Summer
This summer’s new whiskey releases saw brands paying homage to smoky summertime bonfires, releasing new 2022 editions of previously released products and rolling out new collaborations. Check out the gallery for new releases from WhistlePig, Hotel Tango and MF Libations.
Introducing atost: The All-New American Apéritif
atost, the American Apéritif, inspires an all-new golden hour ritual filled with evening sunsets, fresh sips, and lifelong memories. This lower proof spirit is a sophisticated infusion of locally sourced fruits, herbs & botanicals and is best enjoyed as a simple spritz: topped with tonic or soda & garnished with fresh citrus. Inspired by a European drinking culture rich in daily gatherings and celebrations, atost has created a modern beverage experience that brings your aperitivo hour gathering to life. The new line of apéritifs is as complex as your favorite whiskey or gin but as elegant and approachable as a chilled glass of rosé.
De Soi Secures $4M In Seed Funding
De Soi, a line of premium non-alcoholic aperitifs founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan, announces $4M in seed funding led by Willow Growth, with participation from leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Brandy Presidente Launches New Bottle and Label
González Byass USA is releasing Brandy Presidente with a new label and bottle to showcase the brandy’s heritage with ‘De Mexico Para Todos’ (translating to from Mexico from all) embossed on the bottle to celebrate the brand’s heritage.
Coke: DASANI, Sprite Bottles to Go Clear for Sustainability Efforts
In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and combat reliance on single-use plastic packaging, The Coca-Cola Company announced this week that most DASANI products will transition to 100% rPET bottles, while Sprite will swap out its signature green PET bottles for clear ones.