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Goodwood Brewing Co. Launches Spirits Line

In a move toward diversifying its portfolio and reaching spirits consumers, Goodwood Brewing Co. announced a foray into the crafts spirits space with the launch of a Premium Bourbon aged in stout barrels.

Sprout Living Launches Organic Coconut Water Powder

Sprout Living, a leader in clean plant-based nutrition and makers of Epic Protein, has announced the launch of a new line of delicious functional creations under JAW (just add water) brand.

Coke Continues Innovation Streak with Orange Vanilla Launch

The Coca-Cola Company announced last week its first flavor extension for the flagship line in 12 years: Orange Vanilla, available in original Coke and Coke Zero Sugar varieties, launching nationwide this month. The flavor extension is one of several recent innovations for Coke’s core CSD products over the past two years.

Ghost Beverage Secures New York Distribution With Master Beverages

Ghost Beverage, Inc. secured a distribution deal in the state of New York with Master Beverages. The deal will take Ghost products in to over 5,700 retail locations throughout New York state, with many the locations concentrated in New York City.

SPINS 2019 Trend Predictions Webinar Recap

Internationally inspired nuts, better-for-you booze and a sesame surge are among the several emerging food and beverage trend predictions for 2019 that were highlighted in a webinar hosted by data technology company SPINS on Wednesday.

Pure Leaf Announces Herbal Iced Tea Line

Those yearning for an early taste of spring are in for a real-brewed delight. Pure Leaf announced today the launch of Pure Leaf Herbal Iced Teas, a new line of premium iced teas that are caffeine free, have no artificial sweeteners and are brewed with real hibiscus flowers.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 20: The Secret to a Successful E-Commerce Strategy? Here’s a Hint: Start Small

Hint founder/CEO Kara Goldin discussed the role of Hint’s brick-and-mortar retail store in supporting the company’s omnichannel strategy. She also spoke about best practices for e-commerce and why data from online sales is critical to understanding Hint’s audience. Also: a conversation with James Le Compte, the CEO of To’ak, an ultra-premium chocolate brand based in Ecuador.

Peachtree Packaging & Display Purchases Exclusive Rights to Recycooler

Peachtree Packaging & Display, a brand caretaker that designs and manufacturers custom, semi-permanent/corrugated and permanent point of purchase (POP) and Direct to Consumer Experiential Packaging graphic packaging solutions, is now the exclusive manufacturer of Recycooler, a reusable and recyclable, earth friendly cooler made from a minimum of 60 percent post-consumer product and printed with soy based ink.

Intrepid Spirits, LeVecke Corporation Announce U.S. Import Partnership

Intrepid Spirits has announced a move of its import operations to LeVecke Corporation effective Feb. 1, 2019. This new partnership will help strengthen markets where Intrepid already has a foothold, while expanding distribution to other cities and states.