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News Briefs: DRY Drops ‘Soda’ Title; RISE, illy Debut Cold Brew Innovations

In the first of a series of news briefs, we examine how DRY Soda is reintroducing itself as DRY Botanical Bubbly, positioned as a non-alcoholic alternative for “celebration occasions.” We also explore new cold brew innovations from illy and Rise Brewing Company (including tea).

Germain-Robin Re-Releases Two Brandies in Limited Quantities

Germain-Robin is issuing an exciting re-release of its two California brandies, the flagship expression Germain-Robin (SRP: $75) and Germain-Robin XO (SRP: $125). These two brandies are exciting rarities that will be released in very limited quantities—only 2,300 6-pack cases (1,400 of Germain-Robin and 900 of Germain-Robin XO) will be available for 2020.

Expo West: “What’s Next?” Looms Large

Dogged by key cancellations from retailers and big brands, followed by social media protests before yesterday postponing Natural Products Expo West, its biggest event of the year, 48 hours before it was due to begin, New Hope Network yesterday put the big question front and center: “What’s next?”

Hard Chaw Launches World’s First High-Proof Irish Cream

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, a Colorado company with deep Irish roots announces Hard Chaw Strong Irish Whiskey Cream, the first and only Irish cream on the market with a bold percentage of alcohol

Rishi Tea & Botanicals Unveils Sparkling Botanicals RTD Functional Beverage Line

Rishi Tea & Botanicals has just released a groundbreaking new product line called Sparkling Botanicals into the explosively growing RTD market. The tea and botanicals company, revered for its sourcing prowess and healthful product innovations, harnessed over 20 years of experience in direct trade procurement and expert herb blending to produce a truly unique and exceptionally refreshing functional beverage.

Day One Adds Grapefruit and Lime Flavors to Product Lineup

Day One, the all-natural, zero calorie sparkling water with 20mg CBD, has announced the addition of two new fruit-infused flavors to their product lineup. Lime and Grapefruit will now be available alongside the original Lemon flavor beginning this month at select retailers nationwide.  

Perfect Hydration Launches Three New Sizes

Perfect Hydration, ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes, has announced the launch of three new sizes to its product lineup – the 1.5-liter, one-liter six-pack, and one-gallon bottle.

Elevator Talk: The Plug Provides Alternative Hangover Remedy Made from Herbs

Ray Kim is the co-founder and CEO of The Plug, a startup brand crafting hangover remedies from 13 herbs and flowers. The all natural recovery drink is inspired by similar products available in Korea and aims to serve Millennial and Gen Z professionals who want to enjoy drinking alcohol and socializing in the evening, while still being productive at work the next day.

Spindrift Launches Pineapple Flavor

Spindrift, the first sparkling water made with real squeezed fruit, is taking taste buds to paradise with the latest addition to its flavor lineup: real squeezed Pineapple. Made simply with sparkling water and delicious Costa Rican pineapples, Spindrift Pineapple delivers bright, sweet, and endlessly drinkable liquid gold.