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Constellation Brands to acquire Charles Smith Wines

Acquisition to expand Constellation portfolio
November 14, 2016
Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands announced it has reached an agreement with Charles Smith Wines LLC to acquire its fast-growing Washington State wines for approximately $120 million. The transaction, which closed in October, includes five super and ultra-premium wines: Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Velvet Devil Merlot, Boom Booom! Syrah, Eve Chardonnay and Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Cold-brew coffee drives KonaRed sales

Company sees triple-digit growth
November 14, 2016
KonaRed Corp., Koloa, Hawaii, the manufacturer of premium Hawaiian Cold Brew and Whole Bean Coffee, announced that its comparative revenue grew by 132 percent from $174,000 in Q3 2015 to $404,000 for the three-month period ending Sept. 30. Revenue for the comparative nine-month period grew by 34 percent from $587,000 to $789,000, the company says.
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2016 Expo East grows 10 percent

More than 28,000 attend tradeshow
November 14, 2016
The 31st Annual Natural Products Expo East, which took place Sept. 21-24 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, hosted more than 1,450 brands, including 450 first-time exhibitors. With more than 28,000 attendees, it was the largest show on record, growing by 10 percent, according to Boulder, Colo.-based New Hope Network, which produces the event.
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79th Annual NBWA convention celebrates 'golden age of beer'

Convention took place Sept. 25-28 in Chicago
November 14, 2016
The Alexandria, Va.-based National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) hosted its 79th Annual Convention, Sept. 25-28 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Attendees learned about important issues that beer distributors and the industry are facing and sampled new products during a two-day Product Demonstration Showcase that included more than 160 exhibitors, including 35 breweries, highlighting more than 100 labels of beer.
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Sill Family acquires Atlas Peak's Ardente Estate Winery

Includes 24.4 acres of vineyards
November 14, 2016
St. Helena, Calif.-based Sill Family Vineyards announced it acquired the Ardente Estate Winery, an Atlas Peak AVA Napa winery. The property consists of 24.4 acres within the fabled Atlas Peak appellation, it adds.
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Revel Stoke Root Beer Whisky

Phillips Distilling adds root beer flavored whisky

Revel Stoke Root Beer Flavored Whiskey blends 3- and 8-year-old Canadian whiskies
November 11, 2016

Minneapolis-based Phillips Distilling Co. announced the launch of its newest whisky innovation: Revel Stoke Root Beer Flavored Whisky. 


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Bai Black

Bai Brands introduces Bai Black

New line of CSDs features traditional soda flavors
November 10, 2016

Bai Brands, Princeton, N.J., announced the introduction of Bai Black, a line of carbonated beverages with traditional soda flavors. Available nationwide in January 2017, the Bai Black lineup will feature five flavors: Kohala Kola, Simbu Citrus, Rioja Root Beer, Jambi Ginger Ale and Colombia Cream.


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Timber Creek Distillery Bourbon

Timber Creek Distillery releases bourbon blending kit

Limited-edition gift set includes 100 percent single-grain whiskeys
November 8, 2016

Timber Creek Distillery, Destin, Fla., launched a bourbon blending kit. The limited-edition gift set features a selection of 100 percent single-grain whiskeys and Timber Creek's Bourbon Blending Guide, allowing consumers to create their own bourbon blend.


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Dry Town Gin, Vodka

Founder of Otterbox, Blue Ocean Enterprises launches Dry Town Vodka, Gin

Old Elk Distillery launches Dry Town spirits in Colorado
November 8, 2016

Celebrating the city of Fort Collins, Colo. and its legacy of craft beverages, Fort Collins, Colo.-based Old Elk Distillery introduced Dry Town Vodka and Dry Town Gin. These high-quality spirits are the first products from Old Elk Distillery, an endeavor by Curt and Nancy Richardson, founders of OtterBox and Blue Ocean Enterprises. Production on the spirits started nearly three years ago, it says.


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