Staff Beverage Industry

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.

At this year’s IFT First Annual Meeting and Expo in Chicago, PLT Health Solutions Inc., Morristown, N.J., will highlight its growing portfolio of beverage-friendly ingredients that provide a broad range of science-backed benefits for the burgeoning functional beverage market, it notes. 

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.

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. 

Award-winning actress, producer, entrepreneur, proud Colombian, and self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur Sofía Vergara, announced her foray into the coffee industry with the launch of ¡DÍOS MIO! COFFEE.

Milo’s Tea Co., Birmingham, Ala., is celebrating National Iced Tea Month (June) with a month of sweet giveaways and recipes to enjoy all summer long.