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Taste Radio Ep. 165: The Standards That Define This $500 Million Coffee Company and Why They Matter Taste Radio Ep. 165: The Standards That Define This $500 Million Coffee Company and Why They Matter

Taste Radio Ep. 165: The Standards That Define This $500 Million Coffee Company and Why They Matter

by BevNET.com Staff,

In this episode, we sat down with Andrea Illy, the chairman of illycaffè and one of the global coffee industry’s most influential figures. As part of our interview, he spoke about how Illycaffe’s commitment to quality and ethical standards has positioned the company for long-term success. He also shared his perspective on the three most important attributes for “good coffee”and why the beverage should be treated with the same reverence as wine.

Sam Houston Launches 12-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Sam Houston Launches 12-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Sam Houston Launches 12-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

by Press Release,

Sam Houston Bourbon Whiskey has launched a second release of a 12-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The second release will be available in select US Markets – Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, New York, Colorado, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia.

Nestlé Nesquik Partners with Football Star DK Metcalf for #KeepOnChuggin Campaign

by Press Release,

Nesquik officially has announced the brand’s partnership with Seattle wide receiver DK Metcalf, who will star as the face of the Nesquik #KeepOnChuggin campaign. As a player and a person, Metcalf perfectly embodies the message of the new campaign, which aims to serve up motivation in a bottle.

All Market Launches Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottle Water Brand Ever & Ever All Market Launches Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottle Water Brand Ever & Ever

All Market Launches Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottle Water Brand Ever & Ever

by Martín Caballero,

Launched by Vita Coco parent company All Market, Ever & Ever, a new line of purified water packaged in resealable 16 oz. aluminum bottles, is now available in still and sparkling varieties at select retailers in New York City, on Amazon and at drinkeverandever.com for a suggested retail price of $1.99 per bottle or $23.99 for a 12-pack.

New Age Agrees Terms to Acquire Brands Within Reach New Age Agrees Terms to Acquire Brands Within Reach

New Age Agrees Terms to Acquire Brands Within Reach

by Martín Caballero,

New Age Beverages today announced an agreement for the acquisition of Brands Within Reach (BWR), a deal which brings global brands such as NESTEA, Volvic, Evian and illy into the Colorado-based company’s portfolio.

Prolijo Mezcal Expands Distribution to Florida and Nevada Prolijo Mezcal Expands Distribution to Florida and Nevada

Prolijo Mezcal Expands Distribution to Florida and Nevada

by Press Release,

Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Prolijo Mezcal, a handcrafted Oaxacan spirit made using traditional, centuries-old Zapotec production methods, is expanding distribution to Florida and Nevada this summer, following successful launches in Illinois, Michigan and Oklahoma.

Baca Wines Announces Release of 2018 Ring Around The Rosé Baca Wines Announces Release of 2018 Ring Around The Rosé

Baca Wines Announces Release of 2018 Ring Around The Rosé

by Press Release,

BACA Wines, a modern California Zinfandel brand spearheaded by director Jennifer Brown and winemaker Alison Frichtl Hollister, has announced the launch of the wine portfolio’s newest wine, 2018 BACA Ring Around the Rosé, a Rosé of Zinfandel

LIQS Cocktail Shots Announces Expanded Distribution LIQS Cocktail Shots Announces Expanded Distribution

LIQS Cocktail Shots Announces Expanded Distribution

by Press Release,

Having just sold its two millionth shot, LIQS Cocktail Shot (LIQS.com), the highly popular, all-natural, premium, ready-to-drink Cocktail Shot, is pleased to announce a major expansion into five new markets— just in time for the start of summer. 

IFT19 to Host Over 1,200 Exhibitors IFT19 to Host Over 1,200 Exhibitors

IFT19 to Host Over 1,200 Exhibitors

by John McKenna and Adam Stern,

Over 17,000 CPG manufacturers, marketers and formulators are gathering this week at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans for IFT19, the annual show for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

Brand Profile: Perfect Hydration ‘Hyper Focused’ On Regional Growth Brand Profile: Perfect Hydration ‘Hyper Focused’ On Regional Growth

Brand Profile: Perfect Hydration ‘Hyper Focused’ On Regional Growth

by Brad Avery,

Standing out in the crowded bottled water category is no easy task. But in just over two years, alkaline water brand Perfect Hydration says it’s experiencing rapid growth in the Southern California market. This year, the brand is aiming to replicate that regional success as it moves to scale nationwide and begins competing head-on with some of the segment’s biggest names.