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Mood33 Launches New Line of Hemp-Infused Herbal Teas

Mood33, California's premier innovator of cannabis beverages, announced the launch of its new line of Hemp-Infused Herbal Teas. Mindfully sweetened to create six bliss-inducing flavors, mood33's brand extension is infused with organic, U.S.-grown, full-spectrum hemp extract, premium botanicals and real fruit juices to bring consumers the beneficial superpowers of the hemp plant in an enjoyable offering of delicious herbal iced teas.

New Spirits Gallery: Rum, Liqueurs and RTD Cocktails

In this gallery, we highlight a handful of notable new releases in the ready-to-drink cocktail category from Stolen Spirits, Tip Top Proper Cocktails, Boyd & Blair and others, as well as new liqueurs from Mr. Black and Baltimore Spirits Co. and the latest in Mount Gay's Master Blender Collection.

Death Wish Coffee Co. Releases Instant Coffee Blend

Today, Death Wish Coffee Company, based in Round Lake, New York, released an Instant Coffee blend as the company continues to expand and diversify its main product line. 

Cott Announces Agreement to Acquire The Water Guy

Cott Corporation, a leading provider of home and office bottled water delivery services in North America and Europe and a leader in custom coffee roasting for the U.S. food service industry, has announced that DS Services of America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cott, acquired substantially all of the assets of WG America Company and certain affiliated companies.

More Labs Expands to 2,000 CVS Pharmacy Stores Nationwide

After a successful test in a handful of CVS stores in the Northeast, Morning Recovery is now expanding to a nationwide 2,000 store program launching December first. This brings the total store count across all channels to over 5,000 in the United States.

Cheerwine Holiday Punch Returns to the Carolinas

Cheerwine, the iconic family-owned soft drink from Salisbury, N.C., is ringing in the holiday season by bringing back its seasonal beverage, Cheerwine Holiday Punch, to Carolina grocery stores for a limited time. 

First Beverage Group Enters CBD Stakes With Mad Tasty

First Beverage Group is getting into the CBD business with today’s announcement of its investment in Mad Tasty, a line of infused sparkling waters backed by Interscope Records recording artist Ryan Tedder, lead singer of the group One Republic.

GLOW Partners with Millennial Brands to Accelerate Growth

GLOW Beverages, Inc., has entered into a partnership with Millennial Brands Consulting, Inc., to support expansion for GLOW’s award-winning line of nutritionally enhanced, premium sparkling hydration drinks. Millennial Brands will leverage its wealth of beverage experience in preparation for GLOW’s entry into foodservice and retail channels of trade.

Catching Zs: SOM Sleep’s Pitch to Pro Sports

As evidenced California-based sleep aid beverage SOM Sleep has struck a chord with professional athletes and sports teams, providing a unique angle to attack the nascent sleep beverage space.

Spirits News Roundup: Bacardi Acquires Stillhouse; Pernod Ricard CEO Defends Brand

In this Spirits News Roundup, Bacardi completes its acquisition of craft distillery Stillhouse following the dismissal of a lawsuit by the brand against it, while Glen Moray names its next lead whiskey creator. Elsewhere, Pernod Ricard's CEO responds to public testimony by ex-employees slamming the company's drinking culture.

MATI Expands Distribution to Florida and California

MATI Healthy Energy, the organic energy drink with the cleanest label and simplest ingredients, is expanding its distribution to two new states and more than 100 new retail chain locations across the U.S., signaling significant growth and momentum in the natural grocery channel.