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Functional Beverage Brand Drink Nutrient Launches New Line

Functional beverage company, Drink Nutrient, has launched a new beverage product line aimed to make your drinks work for you by providing your daily 13 essential vitamins in an easy-to-drink single-serve stick pack.

Virun Releases Three New O3Omega Flavors

O3Omega Smoothies have been such a hit over the last two years, Virun is expanding their delicious lineup to give customers more of what they want. 

Woodford Reserve Releases Chocolate Malted Rye Bourbon

Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris, always seeking to innovate with new flavor ideas for whiskey, discovered a unique flavor technique: toast rye grain long enough and it begins to taste like chocolate.

In the Courtroom: Court Rules ‘Fire Cider’ Generic Term in Shire City Lawsuit

A Massachusetts court has ruled “fire cider” is a generic term that cannot be trademarked, potentially ending a yearslong legal battle between herbal brand owners and tonic maker Shire City Herbals; New Class Action Targets Brew Dr.’s Probiotic Count; Court Rules in Favor of 5-Hour Energy in Costco Case

CBD-Infused Seltzer Feelz to Launch in November

Feelz is here to make a harmonious dent. This carbonated can of feel-good, hence the name, is going to raise the cannabidiol-bar in California and nationwide.

Distillery 291 Releases Two Limited Colorado Bourbon Whiskeys

Just in time for the holiday season, Colorado Springs-based Distillery 291 is releasing two limited Colorado bourbon whiskeys - 291 High Rye Colorado Bourbon Whiskey, Batch #23, and 291 Bad Guy Colorado Bourbon Whiskey, Batch #5.

Positive Beverage Launches in Target

Following a rapid racing in growth and expansion by the company, Kelly Dodd and Positive Beverage is proud to be fully rolled-out in all 192 Target retail locations in California and Colorado.

BET Vodka Launches Sugar Beet Vodka

BET Vodka is topping shelves in the Upper Midwest, thanks to its success among restaurants, bar lounges, liquor establishments and home spirits cabinets alike.

Dunkin’ Brands Announces Departure of CMO Tony Weisman

Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Tony Weisman, Chief Marketing Officer Dunkin’ U.S., is stepping down from his position effective December 1, 2019.

Coke: Zero Sugar Helps Drive Q3 Sales Growth

The Coca-Cola Company beat analysts’ expectations in the third quarter of 2019, posting a 5% increase in organic sales growth and an 8% rise in net revenue to $9.5 billion, according to a quarterly earnings report released today. Among CSDs, the company’s core Coke line grew volumes 3% and retail value was up 6%. Coke Zero Sugar reported robust 14% volume growth globally.

Natalie’s Showcases New Juices

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company has announced that it will showcase the two newest members of its popular Holistic Juice line at the Fall PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on October 18 and 19, 2019.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 56: What It Takes To Hit The Ground Running

In this episode, Jason Shiver, the CEO of fast-growing sparkling water brand Waterloo, discussed his strategy for winning in a crowded and highly competitive category. Shiver spoke about how he’s applied past lessons to his current role, the challenges of managing rapid growth and how he establishes and communicates metrics for success.