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Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Introduces Its Mixed-Up Mule Canned Cocktails to Texas Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Introduces Its Mixed-Up Mule Canned Cocktails to Texas

Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Introduces Its Mixed-Up Mule Canned Cocktails to Texas

by Press Release,

Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery is bringing a taste of the Southwest to Texas with the state-wide availability of its Mixed-Up Mule canned cocktails. Until now, Little Toad Creek’s Mixed-Up Mule ready-to-drink cocktails were only available in New Mexico and Colorado. Thanks to the brand’s expanded distribution, Texans can now crack open a premium craft cocktail made with gin, rum, and vodka, real juices, and agave nectar to enjoy anywhere. Mixed-Up Mule is available in four flavors, including Watermelon Jalapeno, Gin & Grapefruit, Mojito, and Classic Mule. 

Figlia, a Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo Brand, Taps Into the RTD Space

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Non-alcoholic aperitivo brand, Figlia, is launching its first ready-to-drink offering, 001. FIORE FRIZZANTE on July 25th. An ode to the classic aperitif (no bartending needed), 001.FIORE FRIZZANTE, offered in a sleek can, is a sophisticated, zero-proof aperitivo with effervescent bubbles and a touch of lemon. Bring the essence of summer in Italy to your favorite seasonal gatherings like picnics, bike rides, and beach days, 001. FIORE FRIZZANTE can be sipped anytime, at every occasion.

Taste Radio: There Is A Fast Track To Success. And Onda Has The Blueprint. Taste Radio: There Is A Fast Track To Success. And Onda Has The Blueprint.

Taste Radio: There Is A Fast Track To Success. And Onda Has The Blueprint.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Noah Gray, co-founder and CEO of fast-growing tequila seltzer company Onda, spoke about the brand’s origins as a “trade up” concept, the reasons behind strong consumer trial and repurchase, what up-and-down-the-street sales informed the team about effective retailing and merchandising and how he landed meetings with and won over high-profile investors.

Better Juice and GEA Establish Sugar-Reduction Innovation Center

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Israeli start-up Better Juice, and GEA Group AG, Germany, have established a new pilot facility, inviting juice manufacturers to test their sugar-reduction technology. The groundbreaking GEA Better Juice Sugar Converter Skid is included in GEA’s innovation center in Ahaus, Germany, and is completed with all the required processing equipment supplied by the global food system suppliers and incorporates Better Juice sugar reduction technology. The center will be fully operational by mid-July of this year.

Purchase Capital Backs OWYN With Further Growth Funding Purchase Capital Backs OWYN With Further Growth Funding

Purchase Capital Backs OWYN With Further Growth Funding

by Martín Caballero,

Plant-based protein brand OWYN has secured growth investment from Purchase Capital, an affiliate of its parent company United Nutritional Brands, as well as from Hammock Park Capital LLC and PowerPlant Ventures, the company announced today.

Casa Noble Debuts Marqués de Casa Noble Tequila Casa Noble Debuts Marqués de Casa Noble Tequila

Casa Noble Debuts Marqués de Casa Noble Tequila

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Casa Noble Tequila is expanding its category-defining spirits portfolio and elevating the standard for premium tequilas with the debut of Marqués de Casa Noble. A skillful blend of 21 añejos and extra añejos, Marqués de Casa Noble is meticulously crafted from start to finish, resulting in a spirit that is smooth, complex and exquisitely balanced. With a limited number of bottles, Marqués de Casa Noble is available in select cities across the country.

Splash Beverage Group Extends Distribution of TapouT in Arizona with 86 Retail Locations

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Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) (“Splash” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, announced that it has extended the distribution of TapouT through agreements with three separate convenience store chains across Arizona.  All four SKUs of TapouT Performance Drinks will now be available in CobbleStone AutoSpa locations, Carioca Convenience Stores and all of the 4-Sons Convenience Store locations.

Select Aperitivo Debuts Spritz Kit Gift Packs in Partnership with La Marca Prosecco Select Aperitivo Debuts Spritz Kit Gift Packs in Partnership with La Marca Prosecco

Select Aperitivo Debuts Spritz Kit Gift Packs in Partnership with La Marca Prosecco

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The spritz is the quintessential drink of summer, and to welcome the warmer months, Select Aperitivo is partnering with La Marca Prosecco to offer the Select Spritz Gift Pack. The bright, bittersweet and bold flavors of Select Aperitivo, mixed with the fresh fruit aromas of La Marca Prosecco, combine to make a stunning and delicious Select Spritz. Available in key markets beginning July 15, the gift pack includes one bottle of Select Aperitivo alongside one bottle of La Marca Prosecco and one branded Select Spritz glass, in an eye-catching ruby red gift pack priced at $27.99. 

EARI Beverage Group Acquires Original New York Seltzer EARI Beverage Group Acquires Original New York Seltzer

EARI Beverage Group Acquires Original New York Seltzer

by Brad Avery,

Entertainment Arts Research Inc. (EARI Beverage Group), a diversified beverage and media group, announced today it has acquired Original New York Seltzer LLC and its production arm, LA Bottle Works Inc., for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1981, Original New York Seltzer produces a line of mid-calorie craft sodas made with cane sugar and no artificial coloring and packaged in 10 oz. glass bottles.

AB Biotek and Country Malt Group Connect on Distilling Distribution Deal

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AB Biotek – a business division of AB Mauri created in March 2017 – and Country Malt Group (CMG) have formed a new agreement providing yeast for distilled spirits producers in the North America marketplace. Effective today, Country Malt Group will begin distributing an existing portfolio of AB Biotek distillers yeast under the Pinnacle brand.

Cooper Spirits Introduces Oldest Straight Rye Whiskey: Lock Stock & Barrel 21-Year Cooper Spirits Introduces Oldest Straight Rye Whiskey: Lock Stock & Barrel 21-Year

Cooper Spirits Introduces Oldest Straight Rye Whiskey: Lock Stock & Barrel 21-Year

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The Cooper Spirits Co., an independent producer of innovative, integrity-driven spirits, announced Lock Stock & Barrel 21-Year Straight Rye Whiskey, the fifth release in the celebrated Lock Stock & Barrel series. This new product is the oldest and most intensely flavorful straight rye whiskey currently available on the market, trumping its predecessor the Lock Stock & Barrel 20-Year Straight Rye Whiskey.

818 Tequila Announces Global Expansion with ChinaBev LLC Partnership 818 Tequila Announces Global Expansion with ChinaBev LLC Partnership

818 Tequila Announces Global Expansion with ChinaBev LLC Partnership

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818 Tequila, the award-winning sustainable tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner, announced its expansion into China through a partnership with ChinaBev LLC, China’s leading independent importer and distributor of foreign spirits brands. 

CPG Veteran James Harris Joins Positive Beverage as EVP Sales for North America as Growth Capital Round Opens

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Citing recent growth and expansion into over 500 new accounts per quarter in 2022, Positive Beverage is pleased to announce James Harris, as the brand's new Executive Vice President of Sales. James brings a focused sales tactic and bold vision for the company to elevate and accelerate the growth of the brand. “We're thrilled to have James join our SoCal leadership team as we expand both reach and offerings to consumers as we position the brand for an exciting 2023 ahead,” says Zach Muchnick, Founder of Positive Beverage.