Beverage Industry News

1. Breckenridge Distillery, Alexandrea Pangburn partner on new label

   For the second year, Breckenridge Distillery combines the art of blending whiskey and color in the second edition of the Collectors Art Series, a limited release bottle with local Denver Street artist and muralist Alexandrea Pangburn. 

2. Rowdy Energy, Camielle Kostek partner with new line

   San Diego-based Rowdy Energy announced that it recently brand partnered with Camielle Kostek, former New England Patriots cheerleader and current host of TBS’ “Wipeout.” 

3. The conditions and applications impacting utilities in beverage operations

   Beverage operations require a myriad of energy support in the form of electricity, natural gas, water and other related categories referred to as utilities. Because utilities are absolute, beverage operators are constantly challenged with availability.

4. Karma Watermelon Wild Berry

   Just ahead of summer, Karma Water Culture LLC announced a new flavor to its line of natural, nutrient-enhanced Karma Water: Karma Watermelon Wild Berry. 

5. Spritz Society launches first variety pack

   Spritz Society, the canned sparkling cocktail brand founded by Ben Soffer, is answering consumer demands by launching its first-ever variety pack.

6. Riboli Family Wines introduces portfolio of ultra-premium, luxury wine brands

   Los Angeles-based Riboli Family Wines, a family-owned company founded in 1917, announced the creation of AVANTI, a new division dedicated to a portfolio of ultra-premium and luxury wine brands from France, Italy, New Zealand and other regions.

7. Predictive analytics driving delivery forward

   Telematics platforms combining truck and driver safety and vehicle data is learning, adapting — and even training drivers — in real time.

8. SLIQ Spirited Ice Whiskey pops

   SLIQ Spirited Ice announced the launch of its newest variety pack offering: Whiskey. Joining SLIQ’s core product lineup alongside the brand’s Rum, Agave and Vodka-based pops, SLIQ’s Whiskey pops are crafted with barrel-stored bourbon and come in three flavors: Apple, Cola and Ginger.

9. New beverage facility builds trend toward continued efficiency

   As the industry continues to navigate a new “normal,” major beverage players are finding innovative ways to weather the storm. Among those players are operators, who tactfully are expanding on existing beverage facilities or building brand-new ones to ensure continued efficiency.

10. Summer Snowcone hard kombucha

    Jiant announced the launch of Summer Snowcone, the fifth hard kombucha released as part of the brand’s celebrated seasonal series.