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Aviation Gin Partners with Air Force Association on Summer Promotion

The Air Force Association (AFA), a non-profit 501c3, announced that they are partnering with Aviation American Gin on a summer beverage promotion whereby a percentage of proceeds from the promotion will go toward programs that support Airmen and their families.

FDA Allows Allulose to be Excluded from Total and Added Sugars

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new draft guidance last week for allulose, stating it intends to allow manufacturers to exclude the low-calorie sweetener from total and added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels, marking the first time a sweetener will be exempt from the total or added sugars list.

SPRiZZi Drink-Co Secures $100M Investment

SPRiZZi Drink-Co., the world’s leading eco-friendly beverage system, announced a $100 million investment initiative from the government of Rugao, China, attributed to its environmentally friendly products.

Canada’s Moosehead Breweries Enters Cannabis Sector in JV with Sproutly

Canada’s oldest and largest independent brewery is getting into the cannabis business. Moosehead Breweries Limited and Sproutly Canada, which aims to become the leading supplier of water-soluble cannabis solutions, yesterday announced their intent to form an exclusive joint venture that will develop, produce and market cannabis-infused beverages.

Distribution Roundup: Riff Expands in San Francisco with UNFI

Som Sleep adds nearly 2,000 Walmart stores; Riff Cold Brewed partners with UNFI to grow in San Francisco; Mother Kombucha adds Florida area Whole Foods; Phivida launches ecommerce for Oki line; CHERRiSH expands distribution into Texas and New Mexico

JJ Corry Irish Whiskey Launches The Battalion

J.J. Corry  Irish  Whiskey, Ireland’s first modern whiskey bonder, has launched The Battalion, a blended Irish Whiskey with mezcal and tequila cask influence.

Essentia Announces Q1 Results

Essentia, the pioneer of ionized alkaline bottled water in the U.S., has announced $53 million in measured retail sales across all channels for Q1 – an increase of $18 million over Q1 2018.

Gordon & MacPhail Releases Coleburn Single Malt

Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has announced its Spring Collection, unveiling a series of stunning whiskies which draw upon the unrivaled depth and breadth of knowledge the company has gained from maturing spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries.

Elevator Talk: Sir Owlverick’s Aims for the Long Game with Classic Tasting Coffee Beverages

Lillard Anthony Wong is the co-founder of Sir Owlverick’s with his partner Amy Tang, who is a third generation coffee roaster. The brand focuses on crafting a classic medium roast with a smooth taste profile to appeal to a wide audience, while offering new and innovate SKUs like Vietnamese iced coffee and cold brewed double espresso shots.

Evian Partners with Virgil Abloh on Limited Edition Bottle

Visionary designer Virgil Abloh finds inspiration everywhere he goes. Continuing evian's long-established collaboration with the fashion world, the forward-thinking creative applied his design vision to this year’s iconic limited-edition glass bottle–and now it’s coming to the U.S. for the first time with a can’t-miss launch event.