Limited-edition can available throughout Chicagoland, parts of Midwest
March 27, 2018
Red Bull North America Inc., Santa Monica, Calif., announced a limited-edition Red Bull Kris Bryant can is hitting shelves across Chicagoland and parts of the Midwest, just in time for the start of the 2018 MLB season. This will be the first packaging collaboration with the Chicago Cubs third baseman, who was the National League’s 2016 Most Valuable Player.
St. Helena, Calif.-based Bandit Wines announced a $50,000 donation to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.
The Macallan, a brand of New York-based The Macallan Distillers Ltd., unveiled a rare limited-edition single-malt whisky: The Macallan 50 Years Old, 2018 release.
Company reformulates, releases Clean Energy Beverages
March 23, 2018
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Mamma Chia, National Chia Day founder and chia beverage creator, is celebrating National Chia Day on March 23 with a new release of its Clean Energy Beverages.
AMC’s popular TV show “The Walking Dead” has been captivating viewers for eight seasons now. But now when family and friends gather for viewing parties, they also can imbibe with The Walking Dead Wine collection.
Study will address impact on beverage alcohol market, foodservice
March 19, 2018
Chicago-based Technomic, a Winsight company, announced it will embark on a new multi-client study entitled “The Marijuana Effect: Understanding the Implications of Legal Recreational Cannabis Products on Restaurants & Bars.” The study will explore the impact of legalized marijuana on major industries, including adult beverages and foodservice.
Birmingham, Ala.-based Royal Cup Coffee & Tea (Royal Cup), an importer, roaster and distributor of premium and specialty coffees and teas, announced the April 2 launch of a new line of shelf-stable, ready-to-drink cold-brew coffees. This will be the company’s first liquid product introduction following its acquisition of Icebox Coffee.
Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., announced the development of a new skill for Amazon Alexa. With Diageo's new “Happy Hour” skill, available for users 21 and older on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, at-home entertaining becomes easier and more experiential, the company says.
Winner will receive trip to Tales of the Cocktail event
March 14, 2018
Brockmans Gin, Woking, U.K., is once again inviting bars from the around the world to enter their best Brockmans Gin cocktail as part of a competition to find the best ‘Brocktail’ for World Gin Day on June 9.