Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the flagship brand of Nearest Green Distillery, Shelbyville, Tenn., released of its long-awaited new packaging containing whiskey 100-percent distilled, aged and bottled by Uncle Nearest. It also unveiled its 2022 slate of whiskeys, which uses four different recipes.
Distillery increases distribution footprint to 10 states
February 2, 2022
The Jack Daniel's Distillery and the Nearest Green Distillery announced that Minneapolis-based Du Nord Social Spirits, a small batch distillery producing gin, vodka, liqueurs and whiskeys, is the first graduate of the Business Incubation Program, one of the core pillars of the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative.
During the past few years, beverage companies of all sizes have dramatically stepped up their efforts to literally “change the face” of the beverage industry as they strive for more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
When looking across various industries, representation among minority-owned brands remains low. Although this underrepresentation also affects the beverage industry, more companies are making an effort to reduce this gap through capital investments.
Investment marks is 1st as part of Constellation’s Focus on Minority Founders initiative
May 13, 2021
Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., has acquired a minority stake in the fast-rising rosé label, La Fête du Rosé ― a brand created to cater to diverse drinkers who share common interests across travel, food, experiences and wine. The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group and represents the first company to receive investment dollars as part of Constellation’s Focus on Minority Founders initiative, which plans to invest $100 million in Black, Latinx, and minority-owned businesses by 2030, it says.
Dig In aims to generate at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021
Recognizing the diverse range of delicious food, rich history and culture that Black-owned restaurants contribute to the American experience, Pepsi, a brand in Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, introduced Dig In. The consumer-facing, multi-year platform is a rallying call for people to double down on supporting Black-owned restaurants.
Special blend sources coffee beans from Costa Rica, Central America
December 28, 2020
In the spirit of Umoja (unity) and the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the New Harlem Coffee Co., New York, has released the aromatic Kwanzaa Blend of gourmet coffee. It is blended from multi-origin coffee beans, mainly Costa Rica and Central America. This special blend is roasted in small batches to create this specially spiced flavor, the company says.
Black Restaurant Accelerator program powered by $10M grant from PepsiCo Foundation
October 21, 2020
The National Urban League and PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years.
Seagram's Escapes Holiday Marketplace: Featuring Black-Owned Businesses supports small businesses
October 7, 2020
Co-creator of Seagram's Escapes Peach Bellini, reality TV star and entrepreneur Cynthia Bailey is teaming up with the brand on its newest program — Seagram's Escapes Holiday Marketplace: Featuring Black-Owned Businesses — to help support these small businesses and drive sales during the important holiday shopping season, it says.