U.S. Recognizes Bolivian Singani as Unique Category of Brandy

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (TTB) has recognized singani as a unique type of brandy and a distinctive product of Bolivia, designating the grape distillate as its own subcategory. The new rule will go into effect on February 13.

ZOA Unveils New Design, Campaign Aimed at “Something Bigger”

Roughly one year after tweaking its formulation and packaging format, energy drink ZOA is revamping its product lineup once again with new flavors, a refreshed can design and a marketing campaign built around the tagline “Fuel Something Bigger.”

Pronghorn Invests in Hella Cocktail Co., Bringing Co-Founder Pinkard Along as New CEO

Pronghorn, an initiative focused on boosting Black spirits entrepreneurship, announced today an investment in cocktail mixer and beverage brand Hella Cocktail Co that will also see the company’s co-founder, Jomaree Pinkard, join as its new CEO and managing director. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

Taste Radio: How ‘Patient Urgency’ Helped SmartSweets Land A $360 Million Deal

Tara Bosch, the founder of better-for-you candy brand SmartSweets, explained how prioritizing a lean business model in its early development enabled the company to be nimble and outpace its competitors, why its growth strategy is built around “patient urgency” and how the brand’s highly effective social media strategy drives consumers to its retailers.

Sazerac Files Lawsuit Against RNDC for $38.6M in Unpaid Invoices

Following the news of spirits giant Sazerac’s transition from wine and spirits wholesaler Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) to several beer wholesalers, the producer is suing its former distributor for nonpayment of $38.6 million.

New Year, New Labeling Rules? Proposed Changes to Alcohol Labels May Come Soon

In November of last year, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced it would issue proposed rules for nutrient, allergen, and alcohol content labeling, as well as preliminary rules for ingredient labeling on wine, beer, and spirits.

Elevator Talk: PARCH, Rejuvenation, Siren Shrub Co., Cantrip, Alaya Tea

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Amrit Richmond, the founder of IndieCPG and Supermercato Insights, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.