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Ascent Protein Brings Back Customer Favorite

With the warmer temperatures of summer just around the corner, Ascent Protein, one of America’s fastest growing sports nutrition companies, is bringing back its clean and refreshing Strawberry Native Fuel Whey Protein for a limited time only. Ascent’s Strawberry Whey Protein is a deliciously fresh way to get 25 grams of protein after a workout, or throughout the day. 

Rowdy Energy Announces Model Camille Kostek as Chief Wellness Officer for New Power Burn Line

Rowdy Energy, the better-for-you beverage brand, has announced that model, TV personality and entrepreneur, Camille Kostek has joined the company as Chief Wellness Officer for their new calorie-burning product line, Power Burn. Power Burn was launched in February of this year and has been clinically tested to burn up to 150 calories per can.

Honest Tea’s Demise Leaves Brand’s Builders Mourning

Heartbreak and Confusion. Those were the feelings that hit the builders of Honest Tea – hard – on Monday after the Coca-Cola Company announced its intention to discontinue the organic beverage brand by the end of the year.

Distribution Roundup: Pop-Ups for Pop Brands; BIOLYTE, TEN Expand Across South

Over the brief history of the gut-friendly soda category, much of the competition for new consumers has happened online, where leading brands like Poppi and Olipop have leveraged social media and user-generated content to build their brands. But, at least for the next few weeks, the action is moving offline with Olipop and Poppi both launching pop-up experiential activations in Columbus, Ohio and New York City, respectively.

CANTEEN Spirits Reveals New Packaging Design

CANTEEN Spirits - The ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand made from natural ingredients and premium spirits has revealed an all-new packaging design across all three of its mouthwatering lines, plus new, larger 8-can variety packs for its vodka soda line.

Wonderbird Spirits Expands Distribution to Georgia

Wonderbird Spirits, the beloved gin distillery out of Taylor, MS has expanded distribution to Georgia. Wonderbird Spirits is the result of separate but similar stories that converged around one singular goal: to make a world class gin. After two years of developing the distillery and the product, Wonderbird took flight in the Spring of 2019. North Mississippi's first distillery, Wonderbird Spirits, is an eight minute drive south of Oxford on Old Taylor Road. Wonderbird is the brainchild of friends and co-owners Chand Harlow, Rob Forster, and Thomas Alexander. 

Gin Lane 1751 Introduces New Violet Gin Expression

M.S. Walker Brands has announced the seasonal release of Gin Lane 1751 Violet Gin in the United States. This new floral offering is the latest from Gin Lane 1751’s Victorian Garden Series of flavored gins that are inspired by foraged flavors from the Victorian garden era where different seasons brought diverse fruits, flowers, and herbs to life. Rolling out nationwide in June, this Violet Gin carries a suggested retail price of $39.99.

The Mangy Moose Turns 55 with New Mangy Moose RTD Spicy Marg and Vodka

When the snow melts, Jackson’s top après ski bar keeps the party going this summer with the release of its new signature canned Mangy Moose Spicy Marg in convenient four-packs, plus Mangy Moose Vodka for a taste of Wyoming in a Moose-branded bottle. Crack a chilled Mangy Moose Spicy Marg and drink straight from the can or pour over ice. No matter where it’s enjoyed this summer, the Mangy Moose Spicy Marg has just the right spice and delicious citrusy flavor with a splash of sweetness that’s made it a (secret) saloon staple for years. Mangy Moose Spicy Marg and Vodka are produced in collaboration with Backwards Distilling in Casper, Wyoming. 

Milam & Greene Releases The Castle Hill Series Batch Two

Milam & Greene Whiskey is introducing The Castle Hill Series Batch Two, the second release of its limited-edition batch of 13-year-old hand-selected straight bourbon whiskies bottled at barrel proof. The Castle Hill Series celebrates the art of batching well-aged casks, one of the many methods Milam & Greene enlists to create its award-winning range of whiskies. Just 26 vintage barrels were married to create this superb whiskey, making it the most limited release from the acclaimed distillery that was recently lauded for its “Best in Show” whiskey at The American Craft Spirits Association competition.