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Top Note Moves Production to Wisconsin Craft Brewer

Top Note, a Milwaukee-based craft beverage company, is now making its non-alcoholic sparkling mixers and aromatic tonics at Octopi Brewing Company in Waunakee, Wis. The beverages were previously produced by a co-packer in Pennsylvania.

Kill Cliff Releases Two New Flavors

Three months after becoming the first nationally distributed beverage brand to launch a CBD drink, Kill Cliff is launching two new flavors to meet growing demand. Mango Tango and The G.O.A.T. (Grape-est of All Time), are now available to order online in cases of 12 cans each for $69.00.

Koios Expands Product Offerings Through Distribution Partner Muscle Foods

Koios Beverage Corp. announces its re-engagement with sports nutrition and health product distributor Muscle Foods USA, LLC ("Muscle Foods"), for the distribution of Koios' entire product line to include Fit Soda™ and Koios™ functional beverages as well as Koios™ branded stick packs and supplement powders.

Press Clips: To Fight Plastic Waste, Nigeria Looks to Beverage Giants

Nigeria’s plastic bottle use has doubled in the past three years, creating 150,000 tons of waste, 80% of which is never recycled and ends up in landfills and waterways. The country is the ninth-largest source of ocean plastics despite only accounting for 1% of PET bottles consumed globally, Bloomberg reports, and its largest city Lagos is turning to big beverage companies for help in establishing a more formal recycling infrastructure.

Elev8 Hemp Announces New Products, Distribution Partner

Elev8 Brands, Inc., a holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and cannabinoid-infused beverages along with an array of CBD topicals and tinctures, announces growth of subsidiary Elev8 Hemp, LLC, through product expansion and repackaging of ready-to-drink CBD-infused iced tea, as well as a new distribution partner. 

Cirrus Announces New Flavors and Distribution Expansion

Cirrus, an Atlanta-based cannabidiol (CBD) infused sparkling water company founded by Jason Santamaria and Chris Doyle, also owners of craft brewery Second Self Beer Co., announces three new flavors in its lineup.

Taste Radio Ep. 189: Dogfish Head’s Calagione: ‘Never Let The Tail Of Money Wag The Dog Of Inspiration’

Sam Calagione, the founder of influential craft brewery Dogfish Head, spoke about how he identified white space for the “off-centered” beer brand and what the threat of bankruptcy taught him about being prepared for down times. He also explained why he urges entrepreneurs to write business plans about how “small their businesses can possibly be.” This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.

Nuriv Launches Lineup of CBD Formulations

Nuriv® is changing the landscape with cutting-edge science and technology. Because CBD is not a highly absorbable substance, Nuriv utilizes a patented formulation making it more bioavailable through CBD micellization.

Litehouse Introduces New Greek Yogurt Smoothies

Litehouse, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad Dressing (RSD) brand in the U.S., is expanding its offerings in the beverage category with the introduction of Litehouse Greek Yogurt Smoothies, a new line of refrigerated, protein-packed smoothies in a convenient grab-and-go bottle.

Chobani Announces Move into Oat Beverage, Yogurt Set

With eyes on expanding beyond the yogurt set, Chobani today announced the launch of a range of new both dairy and plant-based products, including its entry into the fast-growing oat “milk” category.

Refresco Acquires AZPACK

Refresco announces that it has entered into an agreement with AZPACK (Arizona Production & Packaging) to acquire their manufacturing activities located in Tempe, Arizona, USA.

New Slice Ventures Acquires Somerset Sparkling Water

New Slice Ventures, a Pennsylvania-based group that re-launched carbonated soft drink line Slice earlier this year, announced yesterday it has acquired caffeinated sparkling water brand Somerset, the second sparkling water in the company’s portfolio.

Nuun Hydration Launches Nuun Immunity in Canada

Nuun is proud to announce the launch of Nuun Immunity across Canada. Introduced in the American market in April 2018, Nuun Immunity is one of the latest innovations created by the Seattle-based functional hydration company.