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To support New York-based Diageo North America’s growth strategy in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, the company announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two can lines at a new facility in Plainfield, Ill. With an investment of approximately $80 million, the site will have the capacity to produce more than 25 million cases of RTDs a year, including Smirnoff seltzers and the newly launched spirits-based RTD cocktails from Crown Royal and Ketel One Botanicals.

After a successful top-market rollout in 2020, RumChata Limón now will be on shelves across the whole country. The announcement coincides with the launch of two additional sizes for the brand, a 375-ml bottle and a three-pack of 100-ml bottles.

Oliver Winery and Vineyards engaged Affinity Creative to carefully and delicately evolve the look of its The Soft Collection line of wines. 

India’s NV Group and SMOKE LAB, the company’s new age lifestyle endeavor, announced the debut of SMOKE LAB Aniseed Vodka in the United States. 

From the rise of the "home premise" to consumers embracing new flavors and no/low ABV spirits, Bacardi Limited’s 2021 Trends Report provides insights into what will drive trends this year. 

Crook & Marker announced the launch of its latest innovation ― Lime Margarita ― a premium canned cocktail made with pure Blue Agave Tequilana and all natural ingredients. 

Prestige Beverage Group expanded its Kinky Beverage line with its latest edition: Fruit Punch. 

Just in time for International Women’s Day (March 8), Van Gogh Vodka will release a limited-edition hashtag #GoghGirl bottle designed by artist Ashley Price, known as Pinklomein in the art world. 

Following a worldwide call for voice and dance submissions in November, BACARDÍ rum debuted the official music video and full song for the first-ever remake of global hit single “Conga” Feat, Meek Mill and Leslie Grace, produced by Boi-1da.

Dogfish Head Distilling Co. announced the launch of its scratch-made, ready-to-drink (RTD) Canned Cocktails.