Rémy Martin, a brand of Rémy Cointreau, Paris, announced that global tennis superstar and cultural icon Serena Williams will star in its first-ever Super Bowl ad for Cognac House, Rémy Martin. This year’s campaign marks Rémy Cointreau’s continued investment in the biggest game of the year for the third year in a row, and the first time on a national scale, the company notes. Super Bowl LVII also marks the first time in history that Rémy Martin is making an appearance at the Super Bowl.

Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, Burlington, Mass., Frisco, Texas, and Austin, Texas, debuted the newest flavor innovation to become part of the brand’s permanent portfolio as Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream hits shelves nationwide this month. The new carbonated soft drink is the original 23 flavors of Dr Pepper swirled with layers of refreshing strawberry flavor and a smooth, creamy finish. 

Milo’s Tea Co., Bessemer, Ala., announced it will invest more than $130 million initially to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, S.C. In the beginning, this new facility will bring more than 100 jobs to the area. Milo’s expects to break ground by mid-March 2023 and start production of its famous tea and lemonade in fall 2024.

Boston-based Drizly, an Uber company, and Gopuff, Philadelphia, announced a partnership to provide immediate, on-demand delivery of drinks to adults of legal drinking age. This new collaboration brings the full Gopuff Liquor & More assortment of beer, wine and spirits to Drizly’s beverage alcohol eCommerce shop, while also expanding the number of BevMo! and Liquor Barn stores on the platform.

Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. unveiled a Coors Light and Miller Lite “big game” commercial with real money on the line. Through Molson Coors’ agreement with DraftKings, fans have a free chance to win big money by predicting every detail of what will happen during the beer giants’ commercial — the first Super Bowl ad in more than 30 years, the company notes.

From now through Feb. 28, Louisville, Ky.-based Parrot Bay Rum is offering fans the chance to win a trip for two, or a “bae-cation.” Three winners, along with their baes, will win a tropical-inspired vacation, valued at $5,000.

Speakeasy Co., San Diego, an eCommerce platform for alcohol brands, has received funding for its third seed round, with $6.8 million raised. The funding was led by InvestBev, an investment firm in the industry, with a portfolio including Siempre Tequila and Fyllo.

BODYARMOR Sports Drink, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced both an official partnership and $500,000 commitment to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families. BODYARMOR also launched a Cherry Lime flavor, with a military camouflage celebratory bottle in honor of those who serve and protect our country.

Premium Washington wine brand Browne Family Vineyards, Seattle, has partnered with environmental nonprofit One Tree Planted to create the Browne Forest Project. For each bottle of Browne Forest Project wine sold, a tree is proudly planted to help restore forests in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Espanita Double Barrel Reposado Tequila will be the first release from the collection. It has already received a 97-point rating and a Triple Gold Medal from the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards.