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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Expands Distribution Relationship with Phillips Distilling Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it is expanding its distribution agreement with Phillips Distilling Company, a pioneer in breakthrough flavors and spirits innovation in North America for more than 109 years. The Phillips Distilling Company portfolio includes Revel Stoke Whisky, UV Vodka, and Prairie Organic Spirits, as well as the recently acquired Leroux and Kamora brands.

Cann Launches New Limited-Edition Flavor With Comedic Actor Adam Devine

Cann, California’s leading cannabis-infused beverage company, today announced a new, limited-edition flavor, Blue Rhuberry, in partnership with celebrity investor and comedic actor, Adam Devine, and Eaze, the nation’s largest cannabis delivery marketplace. Featuring rhubarb, raspberry, blue butterfly pea tea and a microdose of THC, this limited-edition flavor comes in a 4-pack of hi boys  (5mg THC) and is available exclusively through Eaze in California. For the first time ever, Cann is launching this celebrity collaboration flavor in a “dry boy” Unspiked format nationwide, offering consumers the same delicious flavor of Cann - without the THC. 

Limestone Branch Distillery Launches Yellowstone Family Recipe

Limestone Branch Distillery is launching Yellowstone Family Recipe, a craft-distilled bourbon honoring 150 years of Beam- and Dant-family distilling traditions. The new bourbon, created by Limestone Branch Distillery Master Distiller Stephen Beam, will be available at retail in three allocations throughout 2022 – April, August and fourth quarter – with a limited total production of 6,000 cases. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), Yellowstone Family Recipe will have a suggested retail price of $69.99. 

Breakthru Beverage Group Closes Acquisition of Major Brands

Breakthru Beverage Group today announced they have completed the acquisition of Missouri-based Major Brands, which is now operating as Breakthru Beverage Missouri. Under a new leadership structure, Scott Johnson, who previously served as President of Sales and Operations for Major Brands, will assume the position of Executive Vice President, Missouri. In this role, he will oversee the state’s leading distributor providing premium global and local brands to more than 9,000 customers statewide via several distribution warehouses across the state.

Gopuff to Cut Hundreds of Workers

Delivery service Gopuff has fired hundreds of employees as it aims to cut costs, the company confirmed on Thursday. Former employees claimed the number was more than 1,000.

Organic Valley Launches New Lactose-Free Creamers in French Vanilla and Sweet Cream

Organic Valley announced the launch of its new premium organic Creamers, available in French Vanilla and Sweet Cream flavors. At-home baristas now have a great tasting new creamer option that is 40% less sugar than the leading flavored creamer brand, contains no artificial ingredients, and is lactose free. 

Ogden’s Own Distillery Unveils 2022 Class of “Five Husbands”

Ogden’s Own, an award-winning leading distiller of craft spirits and largest independently owned distillery in the state of Utah, is proud to announce the selection of its 2022 “Five Husbands” search. The five selected, who will grace the label on this year’s edition of the Five Husbands Vodka bottle, represent an array of backgrounds deeply representative of the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s “Five Husbands” were carefully selected by the Ogden’s Own team for their dedication to advancing LGBTQ+ equality and visibility.