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BevNET Magazine Feature: The Shape of Water

While consumer buying habits and nutrition trends are providing healthy tailwinds for the nascent category of kids water, developing a strong identity — to say nothing of building a business around that concept — remains a challenge for all involved, particularly in the face of declining sales for the entire kid-positioned beverage market.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Three New Bourbons in Collaborative Series

The Bardstown Bourbon Company, 1500 Parkway Drive, will release three new products as part of its Collaborative Series, including two bourbons aged in brandy barrels from Copper & Kings American Brandy Company, as well as a bourbon finished in beer barrels from Goodwood Brewing Company.

Q Mixers Named Official Mixer Partner for National Tournament of Live Art

Q, the Brooklyn born-and-bred brand of spectacular mixers, and the fastest-growing premium mixer brand in the US, has announced that it is partnering with New York born Art Battle International to become the exclusive mixer partner for Art Battle: Champions.

NACS 2019: Energy, Coffee Highlight Coke’s 2020 Innovations

In this interview recorded at NACS 2019, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero spoke with James Ford, Coca-Cola’s VP of category strategic advisory, about the company’s product showcase, including the highly anticipated U.S. launch of Coca-Cola Energy, the development of Coke’s expanding coffee portfolio, and how the brand is strategizing for growth in the convenience store channel.

Enerbee Organic Energy Launches New Design and 6-Pack

EnerBee Organic Energy continues to evolve with a new can design and convenient 6-Pack. Targeting the health conscious and active consumer, EnerBee is now available in fast-growing health and wellness supermarket Earth Fare, and will also be available in major airports and motorway service plazas in Los Angeles, Florida, Atlanta, South Carolina and Maryland this fall via Areas USA and Vistar.

BevNET Magazine Feature: Where Cold-Pressed Juice Can Still Grow

As cold-pressed juice moves into the next stage after its mid-decade height as a hot beverage trend, the subcategory continues to grow but leaves behind a reformed field of wholesale players marketing lower-priced offerings, alongside new competition from the private label space.

Knob Creek Bourbon Introduces Knob Creek Quarter Oak

Knob Creek Bourbon, a leader in the Small Batch Bourbon category for more than 25 years, is excited to announce a new, limited edition bourbon in its award-winning portfolio, Knob Creek Quarter Oak.

Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Australian Whisky Launches

Starward Australian Whisky officially announces the distribution of their double grain whisky in the U.S. Capturing the best of Australia, Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky brings together two quintessential Australian grains in the bottle: wheat (60%) and malt (40%) from their Double Gold winning Nova Single Malt, which are distilled and fully matured separately in the distillery’s signature red wine barrels from some of Australia’s leading wineries.

Former Vita Coco VP Tim Dwyer Joins Flow

Flow Alkaline Spring Water announced today the appointment of Tim Dwyer, a 10-year veteran of Vita Coco who most recently served as that company’s VP of sales, as chief revenue officer. Dwyer said he sees “the same potential” in Flow that he saw in coconut water a decade ago.

Teakoe Tea Supply Co. Launches New Fizzy Tea Cans Nationwide

Teakoe Tea Supply Co. has announced the nationwide launch of a new line of beverages, created specifically for the athleisure market: NEW Fizzy Tea Cans. The canned, lightly carbonated iced teas are under 30calories and seven grams of sugar each.

Taste Radio Ep. 183: Death & Co.’s Day: To Set The Bar, Keep Pushing The Envelope

Alex Day, co-founder of trendsetting cocktail bar Death & Co., spoke about his thoughtful approach to innovation and branding. He also explained why articulating the brand’s style is an “ongoing process,” why the Death & Co. considers itself a content creator as much as a bar, and why it never “follows trends out of fatigue.”