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M.S. Walker Introduces Garnish Island Gin to U.S. Market

M.S. Walker, a New England-based national importer and distributor of fine wines and spirits, has launched Garnish Island Gin in the U.S. Market. This small batch gin is crafted at West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Ireland by Deirdra Bohane, Ireland’s only female Master Gin Distiller.

Symrise Announces Opening of New Dedicated Sweet Lab

Carol McBride, category director, Sweet Business Unit North America, announced that Symrise NA has opened their newly expanded and redesigned Food & Dairy Applications Lab for products across all segments of the sweet goods category.

Red Bull Expands Editions Line

Red Bull is answering the question to “You’re a peach, who’s your pear?” in advance of Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day, with the launch of the perfect “pearing" — The Red Bull Peach Edition offering the Wings of Red Bull with the taste of peach-nectarine and The RedBull Pear Edition Sugarfree offering the taste of sugarfree crisp pear.

Super Bowl Champion Vernon Davis Invests in PathWater

The first of its kind hybrid has hit the beverage industry. PathWater has combined a reusable bottle with purified reverse osmosis water. Visionary Vernon Davis sees this sustainability model as the future for bottled water.

Ceres Natural Remedies Acquires Tretap

Cannabidiol (CBD) retailer Ceres Natural Products announced on Tuesday it has acquired maple water maker Tretap for an undisclosed sum.

CBD Update: NYC, Maine Health Depts. Crack Down

Confusion over the legal status of cannabidiol (CBD) as an ingredient in food and beverage products was highlighted again this week after state health departments in Maine and New York took actions to crack down on the popular ingredient.

Teatulia Launches Tea Soda

Already a fan-favorite producer of award-winning organic teas enjoyed at leading retailers, restaurants, office break rooms and universities across the country, Teatulia is turning over a new leaf in 2019.

Waka Flocka Invests in Ghost Beverage

Ghost Beverage, Inc. announced rapper-entertainer Waka Flocka has invested for an undisclosed amount. In addition to funding, Waka will be joining the Advisory Board to aid in building the brand and involvement.

C-Store Survey: Retailers Optimistic Despite Slow Q4

While poor weather conditions led to a slower fourth quarter for convenience stores last year, total beverage sales grew 2.9 percent and retailers are optimistic for strong growth throughout 2019, according to the latest “Beverage Buzz” survey of c-store retailers by Wells Fargo Securities.

MATI Healthy Energy Launches Three New Flavors

MATI Healthy Energy, the first craft-brewed organic energy drink, has introduced three new, zero-calorie flavors: raspberry mint, lemon ginger and grapefruit.