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Watch: Chef Finn Walter On How He Developed Zero-Proof Cocktails Beverage Program

In this interview, James Beard Award semifinalist Finn Walter, the head chef and owner of The Nicolett in Lubbock, Texas, discusses how zero-proof cocktails fit into West Texas drinking culture, shares his thoughts on some of the brands making an impact on the nascent space, and looks ahead to the future of the non-alcoholic cocktails.

Alkaline88 Now Available in 200+ Giant Eagle Supermarkets

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is pleased to announce that its Alkaline88 1-Gallon and 3-Liter products will be available in over 200 locations of a premium supermarket headquartered in Pennsylvania with additional stores in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Maryland.

ShineWater Pouches Now Available at Walmart

Starting August 2022 ShineWater Pouches are now available at over 600 Walmart stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, from Maine to South Carolina, and online.

Southern Distilling Co. Signs Deal With Charlotte FC

Southern Distilling Company has entered a multi-year deal with Charlotte Football Club as an official partner in the alcohol-whiskey category, which is sure to elevate the fan experience in the stadium and beyond.

Taste Radio: When Faced With Failure, XCJ Froze… And Built A Multi-Million Dollar Brand

Jen Liao, the co-founder of XCJ, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer frozen food brand inspired by Chinese street cuisine, spoke about how rapid planning and thoughtful execution have paid massive dividends in the company’s development, why self-manufacturing was the only path forward and how XCJ is managing multiple business divisions while continuing to grow and maintain quality standards.

Wolf Spirit Announces Full Nationwide Distribution For Bosscal Mezcal

Eugene, Oregon’s Wolf Spirit announces it has achieved full nationwide in-market availability for its Bosscal Mezcal (NOM-D248G) from Durango, Mexico, with the addition of eleven states including Maryland, Virginia and Hawaii (all Southern-Glazer’s).

Barrell Craft Spirits Introduces Barrell Vantage

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), the award-winning independent blender of unique aged, cask-strength whiskey and rum, will introduce Barrell Vantage, a blend of straight bourbons finished in three distinct expressions of virgin oak: Mizunara, French and toasted American oak casks.

Après Hours Launches Line of RTD Espresso Martinis

Despite the explosion of canned cocktail offerings in recent years, Nicole Craven and Alexis Smith found themselves waiting for their favorite libation — the espresso martini —  to appear in a convenient, ready-to-drink format.

Electrolit CEO: Goal is To Be ‘Top Three’ Sports Drink

Since launching in the U.S. in 2015, Mexico-based isotonic hydration brand Electrolit has swiftly established itself as a versatile omnichannel player, establishing itself as the fourth-largest sports drink brand. Now, incoming Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb said his goal is to aim higher.

Cognac Frapin Announces Cuvée Rabelais

Cognac Frapin, the artisanal cognac brand founded by Pierre Frapin, debuts Cuvée Rabelais (SRP: $13,000), an exquisite, limited-edition cognac, named in honor humanist and writer François Rabelais.

Bizzarro Aperitivo Canned Cocktails Now Carbon Neutral Certified

Bizzarro Aperitivo (under parent company Delinquente Wine Co.) is the latest canned cocktail product to become Carbon Neutral Certified - a natural progression for the sustainable Australian brand known for its small batch, minimal intervention wines and Bizzarro Aperitivo Spritz and Mischief Brew Tonic.