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Brand Profile: PathWater Seeks to Reroute PET Water

PathWater is a California-based water brand packaged in reusable aluminum bottles intended as an environmentally-friendly alternative to single-use plastic. The company’s founders say they’re not overly concerned with the brand’s profit margins, but are seeking to launch a “revolution” that will reduce waste and curb the industry’s carbon footprint.

IFF Acquires The Additive Advantage

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., has expanded and strengthened its innovation capabilities for scent, taste and active ingredients through the acquisition of The Additive Advantage (TAA), a company that develops novel technologies with diverse capabilities that span applications and industries.

Crystal Geyser Announces Launch of Three New Beverages

Crystal Geyser Water Company is excited to announce the launch of three new beverages joining its established family of all-natural and healthy sparkling waters and unsweetened teas at Natural Products Expo West, March 7 and 8.

Albertsons Companies and KeHE Renew Partnership

KeHE Distributors LLC announced today that it has renewed its supply agreement with Albertsons Companies as their primary distribution partner for natural, organic and specialty products.

Spindrift Sparkling Water Announces Lime Flavor

Spindrift, the first sparkling water made with real squeezed fruit, has announced the launch of its 10th flavor, Lime, and is issuing a call for a lime emoji.

Califia Farms Launches Ubermilks Oatmilk Line

Califia Farms, best known for its innovative plant-based beverages in distinctive curvy bottles, continues breaking barriers on "What Plants Can Do" with the launch of Übermilk, a nutritious line of oat milk beverages that go above and beyond to deliver a good source of protein and other essential nutrients.

Rowdy Mermaid Raises $3.5M in Series A

Colorado-based kombucha maker Rowdy Mermaid has raised $3.5 million in a Series A round led by private investment firm KarpReilly, the company announced today. Rowdy Mermaid plans to build the brand’s presence in the conventional and convenience channels, but will also focus on adding food service accounts including schools and universities and vending.

Q Mixers Appoints Executive VP of Retail

Q, the Brooklyn born-and-bred company that created the premium mixer category in the US, has announced the addition of a new beverage industry veteran to its executive leadership team. 

Devils River Whiskey Preparing for Nationwide Whiskey Roll Out

With a new year welcomes new changes for Devils River Whiskey. The Texas based whiskey company finished 2018 delivering more than 30,000 cases and driving over 5,000 points of distribution across 12 states, and it does not look like the brand will be slowing down anytime soon.

Euromonitor: CBD, Personalization Set to Drive Cannabis Market

In a webinar entitled “Cannabis Legalisation: How It Will Disrupt the Future” hosted by market research company Euromonitor International on Thursday, Shane MacGuill, head of tobacco research, and Spiros Malandrakis, head of alcoholic drinks research, looked at several ways in which cannabis will likely disrupt the tobacco and alcohol industries as well as how these industries can adapt.

Fabrizia Spirits Moves To New Facility

Building on strong sales momentum and growing product demand, Fabrizia Spirits, the leading limoncello producer in the United States, is moving to a new space that will more than triple its footprint.