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KDP Acquires Global Rights to Canadian Mocktail Brand Atypique

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire global rights to Canadian non-alcoholic RTD cocktail brand Atypique. The acquisition is expected to close in early Q4 2022 and terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Select Club Launches Sea Salted Caramel and Vanilla Whisky

Mexcor International, a Houston-based importer and distributor of the finest spirits and beverages from around the world, is proud to announce one of the company’s imported brands, Select Club, has launched a new Sea Salted Caramel and Vanilla Whisky.

Chlorophyll Water Now Available at Pure Green Locations

Chlorophyll Water, the first-ever bottled water in the USA to pass and receive the ‘Clean Label Project Certification’ is now available at Pure Green franchise locations, one of the fastest growing juice and smoothie companies in the United States.

Creators of Muscle Milk Launch New Hemp Infused Sports Nutrition Brand GYM WEED in US Market

GYM WEED, a hemp infused energy drink, officially launched in the U.S. market with three unique flavors: Pear Pineapple, Stone Fruit and Tropical Berry. GYM WEED provides balanced energy without the jittery, anxious feeling typically associated with energy drinks. With zero sugar and only 10 calories per can, GYM WEED’s additional ingredients include Lion’s Mane and L-Theanine, for an alert and focused feel, along with B-vitamins and electrolytes. 

Kové Opens Miramar Tasting Room

Kové, an alternative craft beverage brand, announced the grand opening of its new tasting room in Miramar, California accompanied by the specialty release of a limited collaboration flavor, Dragon Fruit Margarita, created in partnership with Pitaya Foods. Kové launched the world’s first hard Yerba Mate beverage and will officially open its new tasting room on Saturday, June 25. Brewed sustainably in San Diego, each unique flavor contains high-quality ingredients with transparent and ethical sourcing.

LGBTQ Activists Awarded Grants from Hornitos Tequila to Amplify Advocacy Work

Earlier this year Hornitos Tequila proudly announced its official partnership with GLAAD – the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – with the goal of identifying, honoring and celebrating LGBTQ community members who are spearheading change on a local and national level. As a brand that was founded on the belief that nothing great ever happens without taking a chance, Hornitos is proud to announce the inaugural selected grant recipients who have challenged the status quo for the better.

Ketel One Vodka Partners with Food Banks Canada

This year, Ketel One Vodka is making a positive change in communities across Canada by partnering with Food Banks Canada in the fight against food insecurity. The partnership aims to raise awareness around the issue of food insecurity across the country and educate Canadians that their support is not only necessary during peak holiday seasons, but at every point of the year, as the demand for food across Canada is growing.

Japan’s Sake Hundred Enters US Market

Sake Hundred, the newest sake entrant in the US market, is set to elevate the sake drinking experience to rival that of a fine wine or high-end Japanese Whisky, leading to a new class of sake buyers.  First founded in Japan in 2018 by sake connoisseur and founder of Japan’s Saketimes, Ryuji Ikoma, the new brand’s mission is to reshape people’s perspective of sake globally and expose drinkers to the most outstanding examples of Japan’s national drink, showcasing its many styles and sophisticated complexities that allow it to pair with a myriad of cuisines well beyond that of simply sushi.