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Baltimore-based kombucha brewer Mobtown Fermentation announced a new partnership with Coastal Sunbelt Produce, Laurel, Md., that will double the number of states where they can distribute their Wild Kombucha line, the company says.

Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water, a brand of Nestlé Waters North America, Stamford, Conn., released a new limited-edition collection: PERRIERxWILD. 

Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, Wash., announced that their iconic leader and visionary entrepreneur Howard Schultz is stepping down from his role as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors, effective June 26. He will be honored with the title of chairman emeritus, the company said in a statement. The company will continue to be led by Kevin Johnson, chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, it added.

KINKY Beverages, a brand of Mendota Heights, Minn.-based Prestige Beverage Group, released a new can size for its X malt beverage line.

The unofficial start to summer is underway and the readers of Beverage Industry have shown their appreciation for summer beverage offerings. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for April, the readers selected MTN DEW Baja Blast as their favorite new product release.

The Underwood family's Wilson Daniels Wholesale, New York, has agreed to acquire Portland, Ore.-based Galaxy Wine Co. from its founders, Matt Elsen and Bob Liner.