Stemming from the launch of Captain Morgan Cannon Blast, Captain Morgan, a brand of Diageo North America, announced the launch of a new limited-edition rum: Captain Morgan LocoNut.
Naturex, Avignon, France, announced that a scientific opinion in support of a safety requested extension was released by the European Food Safety Association to the European Commission for Naturex’s Talin, a natural extract from the fruit Thaumatococcus Danielli.
Coconuts, which are the fruit of a special type of palm tree found in the tropical zone, previously could be found primarily as a flavor complement in numerous beverage categories.
Readers must have brains on their brain. In Beverage Industry’s December Readers’ Choice Product of the Month poll, Fairfield, Conn.-based Focus Now Solutions LLC’s Focus+ took home the honor after garnering 31 percent of the vote.
U.S. consumers have shown how enthusiastic they are about Blue Chair Bay Coconut Spiced Rum Cream. The import brand of Rochester, N.Y.-based Fishbowl Spirits that was created and owned by country music star Kenny Chesney announced that the limited-edition variety sold out nationwide.
Cape Spirits Inc. added the latest variety to its Wicked Dolphin portfolio: Coconut Rum. The flavored rum features real coconut ingredients to complement its tropical taste, the company says.