As the summer heat begins to stick around, ready-to-drink cocktail makers are rolling out new formats and flavors hoping to win a spot in beachgoers' coolers. Check out this gallery for sports-themed vodka cocktails, Joe Jonas’ line of Fizzy Sangrias and Skrewball’s new on-the-go format.
Groundwork Coffee, one of the leading organic coffee roasters in the U.S., is proud to share that their mission-driven ways are now supported by the distinguished B Corp certification. B Corp Certification is for businesses what organic is to food products: a promise that a company is doing business in a way that meets rigorous standards of verified performance, transparency, and accountability.
The people want more POWER out of their sparkling waters and prebiotics aren’t enough. Mortal’s newest canned line delivers, with functional additions like magnesium, electrolytes, caffeine from green tea, and collagen— on top of prebiotics in every can.
Aprch Beverage Co, maker of wellness beverages, has released a summer seasonal of Aprch CBD Sparkling Water, Orange Vanilla. Just in time for summer heat, the new flavor, which combines mandarin and vanilla, the nostalgic flavor will send take you back to childhood and summertime fun! Aprch Orange Vanilla is available through out Aprch’s distribution network as well as direct-to-consumer for $12.99 per 4-pack.
The recently completed merger of Dallas-based Green Light Distributing with Houston’s United Wine & Spirits has created the third-largest spirits distributor in Texas. The newly expanded company enhances options and opportunities for on- and off-premise customers as well as small and mid-sized wine and spirits brands.
Ohza, one of the fastest-growing ready-to-drink cocktail companies in the industry, is pleased to announce that globally renowned musician and actor, Joe Jonas, has joined the brand as an investor, and partnered to launch his own product line, Fizzy Sangria. Available across the country in retail and online via drinkohza.com, Fizzy Sangria is the original canned mimosaTM company’s first product line extension. Joe’s Fizzy Sangria, made with 100% real juice and sparkling wine, is offered in two flavors: Red and White, both with an SRP of $9.99 per 4-pack via 12oz standard cans.
Strong pricing helped keep non-alcoholic beverage sales largely consistent in the two-week period ending June 18, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Retail dollar sales in the two-week period grew 9.4% year-over-year, compared to 9.3% growth in the four-weeks and 11.3% for 52-weeks.
The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the very limited Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Special Release Coy Hill High Proof in 375ml bottles available in Tennessee only. Matured in the highest reaches of barrelhouses on Coy Hill, the highest elevation at the Jack Daniel Distillery, this Tennessee Whiskey is bottled at proof points ranging from 143.6 - 155.1.
Today Vital Proteins announced the launch of Vital Proteins Lemon Collagen Peptides, containing the same grass-fed, pasture-raised collagen consumers know and love with an added boost of lemon flavor — just in time for summer.
Leading plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms announced one of its most exciting product launches to date: Iced Café Mixers, dairy-free creamers specially formulated for cold coffee beverages. Available in Vanilla Sweet Crème and Caramel Crème, Iced Café Mixers maintain their sweet, vivid flavor even as the ice in your coffee melts. They are in a refrigerated format and will be available at Target, Kroger, and other retailers nationwide.
Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, is pleased to launch its Kerry Discovery Hub online learning center for aspiring and growth-oriented entrepreneurs to learn about a variety of topics important to the food and beverage industry—and, of course, to their business growth.
Honest Tea co-founder Seth Goldman has revealed the name and logo for his new iced tea venture, as well as details about its approach towards environmental sustainability, community support and fair business practices.
Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, announced the introduction of an innovative 100ml can to its product lineup, which includes 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, 50ml and 1L glass bottles. Unlike RTD canned cocktails, this convenient and fun option offers two servings of the sweet and savory flavored whiskey with no mixers, perfect for sipping straight.
Florida-based company Tropical Distillers, is thrilled to announce they are expanding their brand portfolio with the launch of J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur, their third spirit to market. J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur is made with 100% Arabica beans roasted exclusively by Per’La Specialty Roasters in Miami, FL and is the first product to be produced at the brand new Tropical Distillers distillery. Each small batch is crafted, distilled without preservatives, artificial colors or flavors unlike many coffee liqueur products already in the market. J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur will be available at the new distillery and distributed throughout Florida and Georgia through RNDC, Tennessee through Athens Distributors and N.Y. through LNJ Brands and will be nationwide by October 2022.
