Black Infusions Launches RTD Dirty Shirley

According to the New York Times, the ‘drink of the summer’ is the Dirty Shirley. Enjoying this summer sip is as easy as grab-n-go as the makers of Black Infusions have launched a Dirty Shirley RTD.

FDA Releases Draft To Limit Lead In Popular Kids Juices

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to establish a new industry standard around safe levels of lead in juice products, as the agency aims to reduce children’s exposure to naturally-occurring toxic elements specifically found in ready-to-drink apple juice, among other juice and juice blends.

Not-So-Suddenly, Sotol Makes Inroads

With both tequila’s and mezcal’s growth rates soaring, the agave spirits category could surpass vodka in a number of years, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. While not an agave spirit, another new product from Mexico is starting to build an audience: Sotol.

True Nopal Cactus Water Announces Non-GMO Project Verification

True Nopal Ventures LLC, the original and number one selling cactus water brand in the world has announced its alignment with the Non-GMO Project.  In an effort to provide consumers with further product transparency, True Nopal Cactus Water has finalized the process with the Non-GMO Project verification.

Brew Pipeline To Launch Rum Point, a Collection of Island-Inspired Canned Cocktails

Brew Pipeline announced its upcoming release of Rum Point, a new line of six island-inspired canned cocktails, launching this summer initially across New York, New Jersey and Illinois. Additional market locations are currently in the works where retailers will soon be able to place orders for the newest ready-to-drink cocktail. Launching both in four-packs and a variety pack, these refreshing, island-inspired cocktails are made using real cane sugar and are entirely gluten-free.

6 New Memorial Day-Ready RTD Cocktails

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many brands are launching new ready-to-drink cocktails for your celebration. In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new releases from the past month, including new formats from Onda and Spritz Society and fresh flavor releases from Monaco Cocktails and Cardinal Spirits. We also highlight House of Love, a new collection of cocktails and mocktails created by Svedka in partnership with RuPaul.

Breckenridge Distillery Releases New Collectors Art Series With Denver Artist Alexandrea Pangburn

For the second year, Breckenridge Distillery – the world’s highest distillery and most awarded craft distillery in the US – combines the art of blending whiskey and color in the second edition of the Collectors Art Series, a limited release bottle with local Denver Street artist and muralist, Alexandrea Pangburn. The new Breckenridge XO Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey label features Pangburn’s flora and fauna-inspired artwork on the Breckenridge Distillery mural behind Number Thirty-Eight in Denver’s RiNo Arts District. Featuring inviting aromatics of grape with a hint of clove and cinnamon, the special edition whiskey is available in limited quantities exclusively at the Breckenridge Distillery and the Main Street Tasting Room in Breckenridge, Colorado for, $125, available now.

Review: Aqua Probiotic Seltzer

Produced by Vermont-based kombucha brewer Aqua ViTea, Aqua Probiotic Seltzer is a recently launched line of flavored sparkling waters that are infused with the company’s organic kombucha. This line is the company’s answer to the growing number of shelf-stable sparkling line extensions that have recently emerged from the kombucha category.

Report: Soylent Exploring Sale

Plant-based food and beverage maker Soylent is exploring a potential sale, according to a report in Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Lifeway Foods Expands Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Response to Crisis in Ukraine

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, continues to stand with the people of Ukraine by expanding humanitarian relief efforts to support those in need. Building on the Company's ongoing efforts, Lifeway will release a specially marked charity relief bottle with 100% of profits going toward Ukrainian humanitarian aid with a commitment of up to $1 million.