For four generations, the famed González family has produced exceptional tequila. The family’s latest limited-edition offering, El Mayor Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged, continues their honored and extraordinary tequila-making tradition.
Monaco Cocktails, a leading line of premium ready-to-drink, spirit-based canned cocktails from Atomic Brands, announces the expansion of its Craft Cocktail line with the launch of a new flavor variety – the Monaco Classic Mai Tai.
Baltimore Spirits Company (BSC) announced the release of a new addition to their Baltamaro line of award-winning liqueurs. Baltamaro Volume 4: Chamomile Bitter will be officially released Friday, August 13th at noon in their newly-opened distillery cocktail bar and tasting room in Medfield’s Union Collective.
KÖE Kombucha announced significant expansion to their national distribution footprint. As mainstream consumers call for function like gut health and immunity, low sugar, exceptional taste, and competitive price points in their beverages, KÖE’s availability is extending beyond the natural channel and into more sets with mass appeal.
First Bev has acquired a controlling stake in Health-Ade Kombucha. The move comes alongside an executive shakeup for the brand as CEO Daina Trout moves into the new role of Chief Mission Officer while First Bev managing partner Jack Belsito is moving from investor to CEO.
Freeland Spirits is now making its craft gins and bourbons available in more markets with three new distribution partners, a new e-commerce function and a second tasting room in Lake Oswego, Ore.
California-based cactus water maker Caliwater, which relaunched in April under the leadership of filmmaker Oliver Trevena and actress Vanessa Hudgens, announced last week that it has raised $2 million in a seed round, backed by individual investors.
Building on the boom of the hard seltzer beverage industry, cannabis beverages are set to disrupt the entire alcohol market this summer. Wynk, the THC seltzer, enters the category with an inventive business model, poised to make the brand a leading contender in the marketplace.
In collaboration with coffee legend and pioneer George Howell, Cold Brewtus has announced the newest addition to its product line-up, aptly named: “George Howell Reserve”.
In an email to customers yesterday distributor UNFI announced that it would shift its Winter Natural Show to a virtual-only format. The expo, for suppliers of the ubiquitous natural foods distributor, was slated to be held in Las Vegas Sept. 7-9 and was going to be the company’s first in-person event following the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.
Plant-based functional beverage maker REBBL is expanding its category reach with two new product lines: prebiotic soda REBBL POP and mushroom-boosted REBBL Stacked Coffee. Stacked Coffee is available in four varieties: Straight Black, Cafe Mocha, Vanilla Latte and Hazelnut Latte.
Wandering Barman found victory in BevNET’s first ever Cocktail Showdown pitch competition today, emerging as the champion among a field of 10 ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour cocktail brands. The New York-based brand sells seven varieties of cocktails with multiple base spirit options and varying alcohol content.
Two Mexican-inspired spirit-based cocktail startups announced distribution gains this week, with RTD sparkling mezcal maker Elenita and tequila seltzer brand Volley both adding new DSD partners. Also, Lucky Jack partnered with Fresh Thyme Market and shelf-stable kombucha maker KÖE has added a number of new retail doors in the convenience, drug and grocery channels.
Citing increasing demand for oatmilk in retail and foodservice, plant-based milk producers Oatly and SunOpta are ramping up production, with both companies announcing plans for new facilities in Texas set to open over the next few years.
