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POS Nation Acquires Bottle POS to Add Cloud-Based Liquor Point of Sale Capabilities

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POS Nation, a leading retail point of sale solutions provider, today announced that it has acquired Bottle POS, a rapidly growing cloud-based liquor point of sale software provider. The acquisition will allow POS Nation to better serve its broad base of liquor retail customers with the latest in cloud-based POS technology, while also expanding Bottle POS sales to liquor retailers looking for an industry-specific solution. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bartek Announces Construction of the World’s Largest Malic and Fumaric Acid Facility

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Bartek Ingredients has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated facility that will become the world’s largest malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant. When completed in Q4 2023, the $160 million project will double Bartek’s capacity and cement the company’s position as the global leader in malic and fumaric acid.

TEN Alkaline Spring Water Now Available At All Meijer Stores

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TEN Alkaline Spring Water, the ultimate hydration experience bottled at the highest 10pH, is celebrating the expansion of their product into all Meijer stores. WIth locations around the midwest, TEN is now available in their 250 + markets. Consumers can find 1 gallon and 1.5 liter bottles in stores and soon via their home delivery rollout.

Central Standard Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails Central Standard Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Central Standard Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

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Today, Central Standard Craft Distillery Co-Founders Pat McQuillan and Evan Hughes are introducing Pour Ready Premium Cocktails, the first-ever line of craft, Midwest-made ready-to-pour cocktails.

Refresco Completes Facilities Deal with Coca-Cola Refresco Completes Facilities Deal with Coca-Cola

Refresco Completes Facilities Deal with Coca-Cola

by Martín Caballero,

Dutch bottling conglomerate Refresco has completed its acquisition of three U.S. manufacturing facilities from The Coca-Cola Company, as first announced in August 2021.

Fords Gin Releases The Fords Gin Co Sloe Gin Fords Gin Releases The Fords Gin Co Sloe Gin

Fords Gin Releases The Fords Gin Co Sloe Gin

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Fords Gin, the cocktail gin, is pleased to announce today the release of The Fords Gin Co Sloe Gin, a liqueur that combines the classic Fords London Dry Gin recipe with hand-picked sloe fruit from England and France. Sloe Gin is a continuation of the brand’s Journeys in Gin, which features limited release expressions and follows the February 2019 debut of Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve. The Fords Co Sloe Gin is available on and off premise and retails for a suggested retail price of $34.99 (700 ml).

Aqua ViTea Launches Aqua Seltzers

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Better than your average bubbles! Today, Vermont-based Kombucha brand Aqua ViTea introduces Aqua Seltzers, a better-for-you bubbly beverage packed with probiotics for immune and gut health. Like all of Aqua ViTea’s beverages, the new Aqua Seltzers are USDA Organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, vegan, and always low in calories and sugar.

NielsenIQ: Beverage Sales Remain Strong as Price Increases Offset Volume Declines NielsenIQ: Beverage Sales Remain Strong as Price Increases Offset Volume Declines

NielsenIQ: Beverage Sales Remain Strong as Price Increases Offset Volume Declines

by Brad Avery,

Non-alcoholic beverage sales remained strong but continued to decelerate over the two-week period ending March 26, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. The sales slowdown resulted from slower volume growth, which was up by low single digits in the four-week period with several categories facing declines.

Muddle and Mint Releases Line of Non-Carbonated Alcohol-Free Cocktails

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Muddle and Mint is crafted for all lifestyles. And is now available on the go in non-carbonated cans. These products were conceived to fill a gap in the beverage market. Particularly for those evenings when you want to be social but don't necessarily want booze, there are few products to drink on the go.

XDar Vodka Reopens Distillery in Ukraine XDar Vodka Reopens Distillery in Ukraine

XDar Vodka Reopens Distillery in Ukraine

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XDar, a world-renowned Ukrainian vodka, has safely resumed production at its distillery in this time of unrest. Translated to “gift of grain,” XDar was created to celebrate the special moments of life, inspiring warm memories in the company of your dearest ones, and is doing its best to live up to that claim in their business too.  Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year is a bittersweet milestone for the brand.

ShineWater Launches Kid-Friendly Pouches

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ShineWater, the first and only ready-to-drink hydration beverage with 100% of the daily recommended vitamin D in a single bottle, announces today the introduction of all-new ShineWater Pouches. Each ShineWater Pouch delivers Vitamin D and bright, fruity flavor fusions in a new kid-friendly format.