Santi Proano, director of innovation at Ocean Spray’s Lighthouse Innovation Incubator, discusses how a team of innovators is helping to create, launch, test and bring to market new health and wellness brands including CarryOn, a new line of CBD sparkling waters.

Rachel Fitz from ANXO Cidery shares the inspiration that went into its limited-edition hard cider release: Nevertheless Dry Cider, which was crafted with Eden Specialty Ciders in celebration of Women’s Month.

Woodford Reserve is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2021 commemorative Derby bottle. Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall discusses the highlights of the bottle, which was created by Louisville artist Richard Sullivan.

Learn more about the $19 billion cannabis industry from Brigette Thomas, industry research analyst at IBISWorld, as she discusses the upswing in functional products containing cannabis like still and sparkling water, gummies and tinctures.  Of the three strains within THC, she notes that many consumers are seeking cannabis hybrid, which is a combination of the “cerebral rush” and the “relaxing” full-body high of cannabis sativa and cannabis indica, respectively.

Tequila is trending high in North America, while gin is booming in Europe. Jacob Briars, global advocacy director of Bacardi, shares his insights from its 2021 Cocktail Trends Report and discusses what flavors and ingredients will be hot (think chili).

Jen Ross and Cristina Ros Blankfein share what drove them to found Swoon and their decision to enter the ready-to-drink space.

Mark Rampolla details what led to his reuniting with the coconut water brand that he founded in 2004.