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In conjunction with National Iced Tea Month, Bethesda, Md.-based JUST ICE Tea announced its summer campaign: Tea Marks the Spot. 

Primo Water Corp., Tampa, Fla., and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands Inc., Stamford, Conn., announced the entry into a definitive agreement to create a leading North American pure-play healthy hydration company in an all-stock transaction that was unanimously approved by their respective Boards of Directors.

Brothers, Jason and Travis Kelce, are teaming up as significant owners and operators of Garage Beer. The small-batch brewed, classic light beer was founded in their home state of Ohio and has been growing rapidly across the country, the company says.

Newport Craft Distilling, Newport, R.I., announced the acquisition of KEEL Vodka, another Rhode Island brand. This strategic move will see Keel Vodka join Newport Craft’s award-winning portfolio, which includes White Squall Vodka & Gin, Sea Fog Whiskeys and Thomas Tew Rums.

With the countdown to summer officially on, MTN DEW wants everyone to celebrate the great outdoors by unveiling three new limited-time MTN DEW RED, WHITE & BLUE offerings.

For the global beverage market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) seem to be the new normal. Based on 2023 fiscal year sales, this year’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, compiled by the editors of Beverage Industry, has seen a collection of long-running entities exit the list as they merged or were part of an acquisition. Through this M&A activity, we have welcomed more thriving innovators across the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage markets.

Just in time for the official start of summer, Dogfish Head, Milton, Del., and Dan-O’s Seasoning are giving everyone another reason to fire-up their grills ― a limited-edition, collaborative grilling kit.

Malibu, a brand of Pernod Ricard, New York, unveiled its new summer campaign in partnership with TV personality Paige DeSorbo to bring the vacation anytime, anywhere. 

Entertainment icon and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg is shaking up the ready-to-drink (RTD) market with the launch of Cali Cocktails. Crafted in partnership with wine brand 19 Crimes, the canned cocktails are inspired by Snoop’s laid-back Cali lifestyle, the company says.