Hardpops ‘ice pops for grownups’ and their Canadian founders Sheereen Price and Gabrielle Mustapich are riding waves of support along a rising tide of public nostalgia, as their hip and delicious ‘boozy’ refreshments gain traction in California, frequently spotted in-hand at LA’s hottest hangouts, rooftops, and pool-side gatherings.
Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery dating back to 1703, invites cocktail enthusiasts to make time for taste this summer by exploring and savoring the distinct flavors of Mount Gay and celebrating moments worth taking time for. Known for its rich, complex tasting notes imparted by its unique maturation process, Mount Gay brings the essence of summer flavor to the forefront with a new limited-edition “Summer Taste Essentials” kit in partnership with Cocktail Courier. Curated by 'Next Level Chef’ and TV Personality Richard Blais, the kit encourages pleasure-seekers to spend the season savoring delicious flavors and elevating memorable occasions.
In response to the devastating floods impacting Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas, Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery – makers of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – has donated $25,000 each to the National Park Service (NPS) and to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for long-term support of flood-relief efforts.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, a premium Italian birra, and Ellis Brooklyn, a luxury fragrance brand, announce the release of their summer partnership - The Italian Spritz Collection. The Italian Spritz Collection is a curated six pack of gender neutral scents by Ellis Brooklyn, each paired with the tasting notes of a Peroni or Peroni-infused spritz cocktail. Reimagining the spritz, a summer staple, Peroni and Ellis Brooklyn are bringing Italian smells and sips to life in a way only these two brands can through a sensory experience - transporting fans to Italy with every "spritz".
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery is pleased to announce the launch of Nelson Brothers, a new line of whiskeys debuting with two releases, Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon and Nelson Brothers Reserve Bourbon. Now available nationally, Nelson Brothers serves as the distillery’s premium brand alongside flagship brand Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey, bringing diversity and cohesion to a widely acclaimed and quickly growing portfolio. Both Nelson Brothers whiskeys feature balanced, perfected blends of high-rye bourbons and are available in 750ml bottles.
M.S. Walker Brands has partnered with Coppa Cocktails to bring its robust line of award-winning classic to contemporary premium pre-mixed cocktails to U.S. shores. Developed by Toorank International Spirits, a Dutch distilling and bottling company founded in 1978, Coppa Cocktails are currently available in more than 30 countries. With natural flavors and premium spirits, 15% ABV, a SRP of $17.99/750mL, and disruptive packaging, Coppa Cocktails appeal to the modern consumer who seeks high quality, convenience, and aesthetic appeal. The brand is currently distributed in more than 27 states with an aggressive nationwide rollout underway.
Brian Rosen doesn’t want to invest in your vodka flavored with sriracha or lemon peel and cumin. The lifelong beverage entrepreneur and advisor is channeling his experience into growing spirit brands that instead have wide appeal, and he’s adding strategic capital through InvestBev, an investment firm focused on adult-beverage brands, raw distillate, beverage technology and cannabis.
After a year-and-a-half of high tension and muted sales, Bang Energy says it has officially ended its distribution partnership with PepsiCo. The Florida-based brand, a subsidiary of VPX Pharmaceuticals, announced in a brief press release today that “all disputes with PepsiCo have been fully settled and resolved” effective immediately and that the brand will return to DSD distribution through a number of new partnerships.
Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA) (CSE: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user photo-submitted labels, announced an exclusive partnership with Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), the industry-leading sales and distribution platform offering dispensaries a complete suite of curated, best-in-class brands, to launch its new line of cannabis-infused beverages, Mary Jones, into the California market.
Wyoming Whiskey announces the release of its limited edition Powder River straight bourbon whiskey as a continuation of its annual Wyoming-only releases. This whiskey is crafted from nineteen barrels of Wyoming Whiskey’s finest bourbon which offer a complex interplay between spice, sweet, and savory notes. With only 360 cases available statewide hitting shelves on June 24, the product is expected to sell out quickly.
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick— Chinova Bioworks (Chinova), a Canadian company addressing the growing consumer demand for healthy, natural, clean-label ingredients, has closed a $6 million Series A funding round. DSM Venturing…
As inflation continues to put a higher burden on consumers’ wallets, the National Association of Conveniences Stores (NACS) predicted that private label CPG products could continue to play a larger role in total in-store sales, according to the industry group’s 2021 State of the Industry report, released this month.
Answering consumer demand for more caffeine-free products, mushroom supplement maker Four Sigmatic is widening its functional brand platform with the release of Super Powders, a three-SKU line of enhanced powdered mixes.
Celesta Company LLC and Nurish Brands, Inc. have partnered to launch a line of beverages designed for relaxation and sleep support. The products will utilize Celesta’s FDA-approved ingredients and be sold to consumers through Nurish’s Feel portfolio of functional beverages.
