Copal Tree Distillery Releases Cacao-Infused Rum In U.S.
Copal Tree Distillery, the makers of award-winning, single estate Copalli Rum have expanded the release of the unique Copalli Cacao in the United States.
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Heimat New York Introduces Elderflower To Its Portfolio of Liqueurs
Heimat New York, a New-York based maker of seasonal, award-winning craft liqueurs, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of an Elderflower liqueur. Crafted using hand picked flowers from a Hudson Valley farm, the liqueur is a more fragrant, less sweet alternative to traditional Elderflower liqueurs and only produced once a year when the flowers are at their peak blossom.
Oatly: Q2 Earnings Hone in on Growth, Capacity Expansion
Oatly announced today Q2 revenue of $146.2 million, up 53.3% year-over-year in its first earnings report as a public company. Global foodservice sales accounted for 33.2% of revenue in the quarter, compared to 21.6% in the same period last year.
El Mayor Tequila Debuts Limited-Edition Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged
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 Expands Craft Cocktail Portfolio With Launch Of New Ready-To-Drink Classic Mai Tai
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 Release New Addition To Baltamaro Line
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 Organic Kombucha Earns National Expansion
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 Takes Controlling Stake in Health-Ade, Belsito Named CEO
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 Expands With New Distributor, Retail Partnerships & Second Tasting Room
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.
Caliwater Raises $2M in Celeb-Backed Seed Round
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.
THC Seltzer Brand Wynk Enters The Functional Beverage Category With Inventive Production Model
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.
Cold Brewtus Teams Up With George Howell Coffee On New Cold Brew
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”.
UNFI Moves Winter Show to Virtual Format, Mondelez Cancels Accelerator Showcase
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.
REBBL Launches Functional POP, Stacked Coffee Lines
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.