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Elevator Talk Livestream Round 17: SOUND, Aura Bora, Fruitbelt

The seventeenth round of Elevator Talk Livestream features leaders from SOUND, Aura Bora, Fruitbelt, ReGrained and ENOF. This week's special co-host is Jennifer Palmer, CEO of Gerber Finance, who will share her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

PATRÓN Tequila Appoints David Rodriguez As New Master Distiller

PATRÓN tequila, part of Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, is proud to announce that David Rodriguez, Director General of PATRÓN Spirits Manufacturing Operations in Mexico, will be promoted to Master Distiller, effective immediately.

Comedian Kevin Hart Invests in Ellis Island Tea

Detroit-based beverage company Ellis Island Tea announced this week that it has received an investment from comedian Kevin Hart, a partnership that will allow the brand to increase production ahead of expansion plans this year. Details of the deal were not disclosed.

Ole Smoky Introduces Moonshine-Based Canned Cocktails

Ole Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., is introducing its newest line of products – refreshing, delicious and convenient canned cocktails you can enjoy at home, on the beach or lake, or hanging out with friends. 

Van Gogh #GoghGirl Campaign Goes National

Van Gogh Vodka is releasing its first limited edition #GoghGirl bottle to 31 markets across the U.S. just in time to toast National Girlfriends Day (August 1, 2020)

You & Yours Introduces Cucumber Mint Vodka Soda RTD

You & Yours Distilling Co. is excited to announce the introduction of Cucumber Mint Vodka Soda (7.5% ABV; 12 oz/355ML) to its ever growing line of craft-distilled canned cocktails.

Oatly Lands $200M in Funding Round Led by Blackstone Growth

In a deal that values the company at nearly $2 billion, Swedish oat milk producer Oatly has secured $200 million in new equity funding in a round led by Blackstone Growth and a group of celebrity investors which includes Oprah Winfrey and former Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz, the company announced today.

Eaulab Unveils a Bottled Water Solution for the 21st Century

Startup water brand EAULAB is at the forefront of innovation in the bottled water industry. The young company's latest mission is to tackle the rising levels of contaminants commonly found in drinking water.

Watch Office Hours: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

On this week's Office Hours, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero is joined by Alisa Williams, Partner at VMG, and Matt Thomas, founder and CEO of Brew Dr. Kombucha, for a discussion exploring the roles that CPG entrepreneurs and brand leaders can play in supporting a more diverse, equitable and inclusive industry.