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Old Elk Flexes Innovation Muscle with Sour Mash Reserve Release

Flexing their innovation muscle, this release is an extension of their core line-up, showcasing the award-winning mash bill that you know and love, but this time focusing on thirty-barrel batches to create the Sour Mash Reserve line.

Circle Beverage Expands Into Four New States

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Circle’s better-for-you-beverages are now available throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and Tennessee. This expansion is made possible with several distribution partners throughout the aforementioned states. These new markets…

Flow Names Former Nestlé Waters Head Patarnello as CEO

Alkaline spring water company Flow has named former Nestlé Waters head Maurizio Patarnello as CEO to oversee the brand’s global expansion. Patarnello joins Flow after more than 27 years with the Swiss conglomerate, most recently as CEO and chairman of Nestlé Waters where he oversaw brands including Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Poland Spring and Acqua Panna.

Gallery: February’s New Products

As seen here, February's new releases included line extensions in nearly every conceivable category, from sparkling water to energy to plant-based milks and creamers, plus rebrands, reformulations and more from the likes of Topo Chico, Simply, BODYARMOR, Intelligentsia Coffee and Harmless Harvest.

Cascade Spirits and GEM&BOLT Mezcal Enter New Partnership

Cascade Spirits, a spirits brand house based in the Pacific Northwest, and GEM&BOLT Mezcal, a premium artisanal mezcal uniquely distilled with damiana, are pleased to announce their new dynamic partnership. 

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 112: The ‘Bitchin’ Way To Build An Iconic Brand? Don’t Blend In.

Starr and L.A. Edwards, the co-founders of vegan dip brand Bitchin’ Sauce, spoke about how consumers respond to the brand’s quirky name and why they’ll never change the primary elements of its packaging, how they landed a deal with Costco early into the brand’s development and why they believe that owning a production facility has given them an advantage when working with retailers.

Monster: Q4 2020 Sales Beat Projections

Monster Energy continued to push the throttle in the accelerating energy category, reporting a 17.6% increase in net sales during Q4 2020.

KDP: Q4, Full Year 2020 Sales Finish Strong

In the face of the global pandemic, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported strong results in its Q4 and full year earnings report today, driven by increases in at-home consumption and ecommerce sales. Net sales increased 6.4% to $3.12 billion in the fourth quarter and 4.5% to $11.62 billion for the full year.

NHL Legend Mark Messier Joins Akeso Water Team

LOS ANGELES – NXT Water, the makers of Akeso CBD water, today announced that NHL legend Mark Messier will join the team as an equity partner and brand captain. The…

Pepsi Introduces Canned Mixer Line Neon Zebra

It may not be ready to pour the drinks, but PepsiCo is at least stepping behind the bar. The company is taking another step in its evolution as an omni-channel food and beverage giant with the launch of Neon Zebra, it’s first ever cocktail mixer.

Louis XIII Cognac Launches New Immersive E-Boutique In United States

Transforming online purchasing into a cultivated luxury experience,  the LOUIS XIII e-boutique reimagines the online shopping experience by offering user-centric benefits such as access to an exclusive online concierge service and events across the globe, in addition to allowing clients to purchase cognac directly from the website for the first time ever.

KÖE Organic Kombucha Releases Results from Consumer Survey

LOS ANGELES – KÖE Kombucha – the fruit-forward, organic kombucha in a convenient can – is publicly releasing results from a recent consumer study on perceptions and challenges associated with…

Lucky Jack Coffee Launches Oatmilk Latte Line

Las Vegas-based cold brew maker Lucky Jack Coffee has launched a canned line of Nitro Cold Brew Lattes made with oat milk, the brand’s first shelf stable innovation targeted at expanding its presence in the convenience channel. The lattes are available in Caramel, Golden Milk + Turmeric, Mocha and Vanilla varieties and each 7.5 oz. can contains 130mg of caffeine.