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Atlanta-based NA bottle shop The Zero Co. is opening up its business nationwide, now offering shipping across the contiguous U.S. market. Consumers can purchase beverages from the retailer’s website, thezeroco.co, with free shipping available on orders over $150.
Eight months after the launch of protein soda brand SkyPop, the rebranded version of Don’t Quit says its emphasis on flavor first has led it to rapidly reach 10,000 doors nationwide with more innovation and expansion slated for the coming months.
Kava and kanna have positioned as the next thing in functional adult non-alcoholic alternatives as hemp-derived THC's future remains uncertain.
Unwell Beverages, the drinks business of celebrity podcaster Alex Cooper, is in the process of shutting down after Halloween.
This month's distribution moves are headlined by ready-to-drink (RTD) gin cocktail The Original Southside landing in major retailers, a wave of Southern Glazer's (SGWS) additions spanning vodka, rum, and scotch, and distributors scooping up new territory in the wake of Republic National Distributing Company's (RNDC) collapse.
Enhanced water brand, Chaser, is raising a $2 million seed round as it scales its operations to push deeper into retail.
Cold brew specialist Wandering Bear is bringing its 8 oz. single-serve cans and 32 oz. multi-serve cartons into Target.
KEG 1 River City (K1RC) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire Republic National Distributing Company's (RNDC) Kentucky assets, the companies announced today. The deal follows news late last week that Breakthru Beverage Group was pulling out of its deals for RNDC’s Kentucky and Indiana operations.
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July, closing out a slow-motion collapse that has reshaped bev-alc’s distribution tier and emboldened new total beverage power players.
It's all about Walmart this week, as the country's largest retail chain brings Mitra9's functional drinks online, and functional coffees from Javvy and Laird Superfood into its stores.
Cannabev Uncle Arnie’s raised $2 million from previous investors as it doubles down on both recreational cannabis and hemp-derived THC drinks.
The Phoenix, Arizona-headquartered, independent Anheuser-Busch InBev distributor has appointed chief operating officer Omar Perez as its new president.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) has closed on its acquisition of independent red network distributor Eagle Rock Distributing Co.’s Colorado operations.
Sparkling adaptogen tea maker Juni has landed in over 600 Albertsons Companies stores across California, including participating Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and Pavilions locations.
Awesome Ice Tea founder Coby Farrow likes to say his brand was “birthed in the kitchen” during his years as a professional chef. Now, the avocado seed-based tea brand, formerly known as Avsome, is ready to meet the world.
Free Rein Coffee Company has launched a Protein Platform that includes K-Cup pods and its first line of RTDs.
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly selling off all its territories.
