New variety combines traditional cola taste with natural caffeine, L-Theanine
Louisville, Ky.-based Clear/Cut Phocus (Phocus) announced the launch of its new Cola flavor. The seventh flavor from the sparkling water brand, Cola will join the current roster of Phocus offerings, including Peach, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Yuzu & Lime, Cucumber and Natural, and will be available nationwide.
Proprietor August Sebastiani debuted a reserve line of Gehricke Wines through its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) program, featuring three small production, single vineyard wines from top sites in Sonoma County.
Premiumization, eCommerce will be more vital for recovery efforts
Although worldwide beverage alcohol volume increased slightly in 2019, reversing declines from the year prior, it will be five years before the global industry rebounds from the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, according to comprehensive new research from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Sales of the Made in the USA aluminum bottle donated to Direct Relief
On the heels of Memorial Day, Pathwater, Fremont, Calif., debuted it limited-edition, Made in the USA sustainable water bottle. The bottle celebrates the company’s commitment to maintaining all of its operations — from manufacturing to marketing — within the continental United States, and in doing so, provide necessary job opportunities to Americans, it says.
As a follow up to National Wine Day (May 25), St. Louis-based WINESTIQ announced that it will release a “by the bottle” offering of its “swizzle stick,” which helps remove sulfites from wine by transitioning them to sulfates.
Direct-to-consumer offering focuses on bourbon cocktails
Lonerider Spirits, Holly Springs, N.C., launched a monthly subscription box named the “Bundled Bourbon Box” that focuses exclusively on cocktails made with bourbon.
New energy drink release in conjunction with #GFUELFaZeX Dream Setup contest
G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports, announced its new Sour FaZeberry flavor, which is developed in collaboration with gaming organization FaZe Clan, now is available to buy at gfuel.com.
Celebrity’s newest project combines Old World wine, California bounty
Vanderpump Wines and U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International, Port Washington, N.Y., introduced two new wines from Sonoma County to their collection.
Limited-edition bottle commemorates service members for military appreciation month
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, a brand of William Grant & Sons, continues its ongoing partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) with the release of a limited-edition commemorative bottle, in conjunction with their partnership and military appreciation month. To show support of the USO efforts, Sailor Jerry and Anchor Media are donating $150,000, adding to Sailor Jerry's total contribution of $1 million supporting the USO and other military organizations since 2016.