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Taste Radio: Guided By This Simple Maxim, Joe Wagner Landed A $315M Payday. And There’s More To Come.

by BevNET.com Staff, Feb. 22, 2022 at 12:38 pm

In this episode, we sat down with pioneering winemaker Joe Wagner, the founder of Copper Cane Wines & Provisions, who is best known for creating Meiomi, an industry-shifting brand that he sold in 2015 for $315 million. Wagner spoke about aligning his winemaking style with a “go with your palate” credo, how a potentially risky price reduction became a game changer for Meiomi and why he’s not affected by criticism from some within the wine industry.

Berkshire Mountain Distillers Releases Whiskies Featuring Long Trail, Two Roads, And Chatham Brewing In Craft Brewers Whiskey Project 2022 Release

by Press Release, Feb. 22, 2022 at 10:30 am

In its final round of the Craft Brewers Whiskey Project, Berkshire Mountain Distillers (BMD) has released three new whiskies distilled from beer sourced from popular brewers Long Trail Brewing Company, Two Roads Brewing, and Chatham Brewing, available in the BMD tasting room and across the Northeast in March.

SouthNorte Brands Expands Its Lineup With The Debut Of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

by Press Release, Feb. 22, 2022 at 9:30 am

Born at the crossroads of culture, SouthNorte Brands continues accelerating the pace of its growth and innovations with the announcement of its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail category.

Boston Beer and PepsiCo Launch Hard MTN Dew in Florida, Iowa and Tennessee

by Zoe Licata, Feb. 22, 2022 at 8:51 am

Hard MTN Dew – the partnership project between Boston Beer Company and PepsiCo Beverages – launched in three states this week: Florida, Iowa and Tennessee.

People Moves: PepsiCo Appoints Derek Lewis to Lead New Multicultural Business Unit

by Brad Avery, Feb. 21, 2022 at 5:15 pm

PepsiCo has named Derek Lewis, a 34-year veteran with the company, as the president of its new Multicultural Business and Equity Development Organization; Also, ROAR CEO Alex Galindez, who joined the hydration drink brand in 2020 as part of a turnaround effort, announced last week that she has left the company.

Sanzo Lands $10M Investment from CircleUp; Disney-Pixar LTO Arrives in March

by Martín Caballero, Feb. 21, 2022 at 1:11 pm

On Monday, the company announced the closing of a $10 million Series A funding round led by CircleUp Growth Partners, and with participation from Convivialite Ventures, Semillero Partners, Gold House Ventures, Kaya Ventures, and former Coca-Cola Company chief growth officer Francisco Crespo.

GrandTen Distilling Launches All-New Spirit, South Boston Godfather

by Press Release, Feb. 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm

GrandTen Distilling, an award-winning, South Boston distillery with a decade-long history of creating distinctive high quality spirits, is launching an all-new spirit just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: the South Boston Godfather.

ZCHT, Maker of SoPure Stevia, Announces New Name: HOWTIAN

by Press Release, Feb. 21, 2022 at 11:00 am

Zhucheng Haotian Pharma Co., Ltd (ZCHT) – maker of SoPure, the world’s leading commercial brand of natural stevia, and also the world’s #1 manufacturer of inositol – has announced it will now be operating as HOWTIAN.

Chlorophyll Water Available at all Harmons Locations in Utah

by Press Release, Feb. 21, 2022 at 10:36 am

Chlorophyll Water, recognized by the Green Business Bureau as “Good for the Mind, the Body, and the Planet,” is now available at all 20 family owned and operated Harmons locations…

Talking Rain CEO Chris Hall Talks Growth and Innovation at Sparkling Ice

by Martín Caballero, Feb. 18, 2022 at 5:18 pm

The past year has seen Talking Rain's broader vision come into focus, with a balanced strategy of growing through innovation and continuing to execute against business fundamentals.

This Week’s New Products: Starlight, Star Fruit and “Loud” Drinks

by BevNET.com Staff, Feb. 18, 2022 at 5:01 pm

From Coca-Cola Starlight to Lemon Perfect Kiwi Star Fruit, beverage makers debuted a variety of new products this week, including functional plant-based creamers from Silk, a new limited edition flavor from Brew Dr., and a new permanent addition to Red Bull’s flavored line. Meanwhile, cannabis beverage startup Drink Loud is debuting micro-sized THC drinks that pack a wallop, and LaCroix getting ready for spring with a new flavor.