G FUEL And FaZe Clan Launch New Sour FaZeberry Flavor
NEW YORK — G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, today announced its new and succulent Sour FaZeberry flavor — developed in collaboration with the world’s most prominent gaming…
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ESI Nutrition Announces Production Capacity Increase and New Bottle Options
ESI Nutrition – the nutrition division of dairy cooperative Laïta – is proud to announce that, after two years of planning, construction, and initial set up, its new production line…
Mocktails Donates 2,600 Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Hospitals
New Jersey — Mocktails recently answered a plea for help from the Virtua Hospital network in New Jersey, near New York’s COVID-19 ground zero. Virtua Hospital has been overwhelmed with…
Pendleton Whisky Donates $100K for COVID Relief in Western Sports Community
With close ties to the Western sports community, Pendleton® Whisky knows the challenges Western athletes are facing due to recent cancelled events and fewer chances to ride for a paycheck.…
PepsiCo Launches $7M Initiative To Help U.S. Communities Hardest Hit By COVID-19
NEW YORK – In response to alarming evidence of the continued disparate, negative impact of COVID-19, PepsiCo, Inc. and its philanthropic arm, The PepsiCo Foundation, today launched an initiative to…
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Releases Limited Edition Bottle, Hits $1MM in Donations for the USO
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum continues its ongoing partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) with the release of a limited-edition commemorative bottle, in conjunction with their partnership and military appreciation month.
Spirits Feature: Despite Uncertainty, Capital is Still Out There
In the first quarter of 2020, thanks to Covid-19, the investment landscape for spirits—and literally every other category—quickly devolved into something unexpected. So what does this mean for investors and entrepreneurs looking for venture capital funding?
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 86: GT Dave Has A Refreshing Take On His Iconic Brand
GT Dave, founder & CEO of GT’s Kombucha, spoke about the brand’s recent packaging refresh and what he viewed as significant problems in how consumers perceived each of the company’s product lines, how his perspective as a category creator impacted the moves, why he’s embraced a more public persona than in the past and reacted to the provocative “Forbes” profile of him.
Out of Office: On Draft Coffee Suppliers Pivot to Survive
As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a shutdown of all non-essential businesses, leading to both mass layoffs and a widespread shift to work-from-home for white collar workers, the growing space for cold brew coffee on draft has been effectively halted. The impact has forced coffee brands and distributors that had relied heavily on the office channel to make rapid changes.
Quarantine Vodka Launches
Inspired by the ingenuity of spirits lovers who stayed home and came up with spectacular creative cocktails, Quarantine Vodka is designed to be a spirit made for sharing, stirring or shaking into your favorite cocktail to elevate your at home drinking experience long after lock down lifts.
WhistlePig Rye Whiskey Aligns With United Distributors Across Georgia
United Distributors Inc. has acquired the rights to represent WhistlePig Rye Whiskey throughout the State of Georgia. The announcement comes as WhistlePig continues to establish itself as the leader of the ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category.
Elevator Talk: Oregon Hop Springs Delivers PNW Hops in a Non-Alc Format
Cindy Glick is the co-founder of Oregon Hop Springs, the makers of non-alcoholic and calorie-free carbonated water infused with select hops from the Pacific Northwest.
Treaty Oak Distilling Secures Funding From Specialty Whiskey Lender Whiskey Capital Finance Co.
Treaty Oak Distilling, producer of Treaty Oak Whiskey and Waterloo Gin, today announced that it has closed financing from Whiskey Capital Finance, the nation’s foremost firm financing emerging whiskey brands. Treaty Oak is the first Texas-based distillery to secure financing from the firm, which specializes in lending to whiskey producers across the industry.
Office Hours: Common Challenges, Hard Choices for Brands & Investors Under Stress
Office Hours, BevNET and NOSH’s weekly live call-in show, returns Tuesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. ET. Jordan Gaspar, managing partner at AF Ventures and Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless Harvest will field questions from food and beverage industry entrepreneurs about investor and brand relationships and how they can evolve in a crisis climate.