Upriver to Debut New Nitro Cacao Beverages at Expo West
Upriver Cacao, a cacao-based cold brew startup from Austin, Texas, will be debuting their new line of Nitro Cacao beverages at Expo West.
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New Spirits Gallery: Winter Whiskeys & Gins
In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new whiskey and gin releases from the first months of 2020, including a special gift box from The Macallan, the first single estate whiskey from Glenmorangie and a "Gentlemen"-inspired expression from Flaviar's Dear, Bear and Moose.
Taste Radio Insider: Could The Secret To Retail Success Be This Simple?
Anouck Gotlib, CEO of European-inspired snack brand Belgian Boys, spoke about how her background in fashion influenced the brand’s identity, the key to successful relationships with retail buyers, how Costco has become a critical partner for incubating new products, best practices for effective merchandising and how the company landed a deal with JetBlue.
Distribution Roundup: Lemon Perfect Enters Big Geyser
Lemon Perfect Enters Big Geyser, Expands Whole Foods; CLEAN Cause Goes Chainwide in Whole Foods; Kill Cliff Adds Publix, Weis Market; SkinTE Goes Chainwide in Sprouts; The Bitter Housewife Adds Whole Foods Rocky Mountain Region
All Presentation Videos Released from BevNET Winter 2019 Events
Four events over six days. Last December was packed with business discussions and networking across the beverage, food, beer and cannabis industries. Now it’s time to revisit those insights and dive deeper. The complete agenda of presentations from BevNET Live, NOSH Live, Brewbound Live and Cannabis Forum are now available to watch online, including main stage and educational presentations, Livestream Studio interviews and breakout session discussions.
Absolut Vodka Launches #SexResponsibly Campaign
On a day when people around the world have romance top of mind, Absolut is launching Drink Responsibly. #SexResponsibly – a bold new campaign to help spark a conversation on the role of consent in safe, healthy sex.
Watershed Distillery Announces Limited Anniversary Bourbon Release
Watershed Distillery recently announced the limited release of their 100th batch of bourbon in honor of their ten-year anniversary.
Doc Pepe’s Lab Expands Line of Premium, Barrel-Finished Cocktails
Doc Pepe’s Lab, a spirit-driven, ready-to-drink cocktail lab in Monterey Bay, unveils two additional cocktails to its existing barrel-finished product line. The Negroni and Boulevardier join the company’s four flagship cocktails, the Manhattan and Old Fashioned, and Cuvée Reserve styles of each aforementioned.
Instant Evolution: Brands Brew Buzz Through Appeal to Culture, Sustainability
A new generation of innovative start-ups are attempting to change the category’s trajectory with versatile, premium products that appeal to young consumers who grew up alongside the third-wave coffee movement.
VIDE Unveils New Packaging and Partners with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
New York-based VIDE Beverages announces a new distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the country’s largest wine and spirits distributor. VIDE offers a new and innovative approach to the canned cocktail space, currently offering two vodka soda products in the metro New York area.
Constellation Brands Invests in Karma Wellness Water
Constellation Brands announced this week it has acquired a minority ownership stake in Karma Culture LLC, the makers of Karma Wellness Water. The deal marks the beer and spirits giant’s first investment in a non-alcoholic beverage brand through its Constellation Ventures arm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
People Moves: Nestlé Waters North America CEO Steps Down
In this roundup of People Moves: Fernando Mercé steps down as CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, SodaStream USA adds Matt Kahn as its first ever United States-based CMO and Jordan Shulman joins Better Booch as VP of sales. Meanwhile, Juliet Blake leaves Lemon Perfect to launch a brand consulting service and Red Thread Coffee Co. names its new VP of sales and operations.
Mountjoy Enterprises Announces Two New Flavors
Mountjoy Enterprises is pleased to announce two new flavors of Mountjoy Sparkling CBD sparkling water — Black Cherry and Nature Berry — bringing the total number of flavors in the Mountjoy Sparkling line to seven.
Whiskies of the World Chooses DIVINIA Water
The premier whiskey and bourbon tasting event in the United States has chosen DIVINIA Water as the finest back at Whiskies of the World in 2020, highlighting the versatility of the world’s premier bottled water.