Mezcal Campante Partners With Aranda Honest Chocolate

Chocolate has been a vital component of Mexican cuisine, the daily diet, and rituals since the time of the Olmecs in ancient Mesoamerica when it was fermented into beverages. It is this history that underlies the partnership of Mezcal Campante with Aranda Honest Chocolate.

Taste Radio: Nowhere Is There A Place Like Erewhon… An Insider Explains Why.

Erewhon Chief Growth Officer Kabir Jain discussed the upscale grocer’s emphasis on being first when it comes to carrying new and unique concepts, how it defines innovation and why he describes brand selection as both “an art and science.” He also discussed the throughline for fast-growing food and beverage categories, and how the chain is supporting brands with highly actionable sales data.

TEN Alkaline Spring Water Expands Distribution In The NorthEast

TEN Alkaline Spring Water, the ultimate hydration experience bottled at the highest 10pH, announced new distribution updates with their lineup of alkaline water products with retail partners including Key Foods, Shop Rite, Weis and Redner's.

Post-Drizly Spinoff, Lantern Elevates Prez Mahoney to CEO

Boston-based cannabis delivery platform Lantern announced the promotion of its president, Meredith Mahoney, to co-founder and CEO. The move comes less than a year after the company was spun off from former parent Drizly.

Hemp Infused Beverage The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Launches Nationwide

Bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts, baristas, and mindful imbibers alike will delight in the newest social libation currently turning the beverage world on its end, The Pathfinder Hemp & Root. This brand-new hemp based zero-proof elixir is serving up spirit-lifting cocktails with all of the botanical flavor and none of the booze.

Behold, Kill Cliff Octane: A Killer Cliffsicle CBD + Caffeine Beverage

The first Octane beverage to be released is the Killer Cliffsicle. It’s packed with 125mg of caffeine and 125 mg of hemp extract which yields 25 mg of CBD, whipped into an irresistible orange vanilla flavor. The new drink is available in packs of 12 for $69.

Beliv Targets U.S. Expansion with Big Easy Acquisition

Latin American beverage tech company Beliv announced this month that it has acquired New Orleans-based probiotic beverage maker Big Easy, giving the multinational company a foothold in the U.S. market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Ohio-based Distillery Echo Spirits Releases Queen’s Share Rum

Echo Spirits unveiled the Queen’s Share Rum, a more intense version of its best-selling white rum. Crafted by re-distilling the most flavor-rich portion of the initial rum distillation, it’s an extremely rare spirit in the distilling community.

Ranch Rider Sprits Hires Allison Wetsel As Executive Vice President Of Sales

Ranch Rider Spirits Co, Texas’ number one premium spirit-based seltzer, has hired Allison Wetsel as Executive Vice President of Sales. Wetsel is joining the rapidly growing Ranch Rider Spirits leadership team from The Family Coppola where she served as President of Global Wholesale Sales and Operations.