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Samson & Surrey Appoints Bacardi Veteran John Roa as Senior Vice President – Sales

Samson & Surrey is delighted to announce the appointment of John Roa to leadership of Samson & Surrey’s national sales force. Roa, previously Managing Director of Bacardi USA’s Eastern Sales Division, has extensive experience in sales and trade marketing roles in the industry over the last 20 years. 

Hotaling & Co. Reintroduces HIRSCH Bourbon with New Expression

Hotaling & Co., the San Francisco-based leading importer and distiller of super-premium artisanal spirits, reintroduces HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, offering a new expression of this iconic whiskey brand with the release of the first selection, THE HORIZON Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

JBT Commits to Building on Record for Sustainability

CHICAGO — JBT Corporation, the technology solutions provider to the global food and beverage industry, has committed to continuing to support customers worldwide improve sustainability through an increase in yields,…

Barentz Announces Acquisition of Ingredients Inc

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands — Barentz International, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has expanded its activities in the dynamic world of taste and nutrition. The company proudly announces…

Hydrant Raises $5.7 Million Series A Round

Hydrant, the maker of a line of powdered hydration drink mixes, has raised $5.7 million in a Series A funding round led by Coefficient Capital, the company announced today, bringing its total funding to $8.8 million. In addition to Coefficient Capital, the round also included Rx3 Ventures and prior investors Soma Capital and Sixers Innovation Lab, an incubator program run by the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers.

Scott Miller Appointed as New CEO at Essentia

Essentia Water announced today that founder and CEO Ken Uptain will be shifting into a new role as the company’s Executive Chairman, with Scott Miller, CEO of Tampico Beverages, chosen as his successor. The change is effective June 1.

Elevator Talk: Acid League Plans Launch of Vinegar-Based Platform Brand

Allan Mai is the co-founder of Acid League, a startup led by food scientists building a platform brand around their house-crafted, functional vinegars. The company begins by fermenting fruits and vegetables, then experiments with various recipes and product types including shrubs, cooking vinegars and condiments.

REBBL Launches New Line of Organic, Plant-Based Keto Elixirs

REBBL, maker of organic, plant-based beverages, announces a new line of Keto Elixirs. These new drinks -- along with their other award-winning elixirs and proteins -- are available nationwide at Whole Foods Markets and online at rebbl.co and Amazon.com.

PureCircle Ltd. Announces New Banking Facility

PureCircle Ltd. (LSE: PURE) (the “Company”), the world’s leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia sweeteners for the global food and beverage industry, is pleased to announce a new banking…

Swig + Swallow Rebrands to Cheeky Cocktail Co.

Last month, Swig + Swallow rebranded to Cheeky Cocktails Co., dropping its entire product portfolio and the half-full bottle concept in favor of a new line premium syrups and juices, available in eight flavors for $7.50 per 8 oz. bottle.