Juice brand adds Pure Tart Cherry, Pure White Grapefruit and Pure Concord Grape
December 9, 2019
Boston-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers, announced the addition of three new unsweetened juices in its Ocean Spray Pure Fruit Juice portfolio along with redesigned packaging being distributed throughout Walmart stores across the country this month.
Flavored malt beverage brand creates faux luxury brand for mischievous gift givers
December 9, 2019
As a brand that is known for being both mischievous and fun, Smirnoff Ice, a brand of Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., has created the ultimate holiday present this holiday season: three different cardboard boxes that appear to contain luxurious home goods items and appliances, but actually contain a bottle of Smirnoff Ice premium flavored malt beverage.
In the first-ever release from the Fratelli Branca distillery, Milan, Italy, Branca USA, a New York-based import company, introduces Stravecchio Branca Italian Brandy to the United States.
Private label spirits line available in vodka, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey
December 3, 2019
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westborough, Mass., launched a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s exclusive brand, Wellsley Farms. BJ’s members can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining.
500-plus wineries working with app brand to connect with millennial consumers
December 3, 2019
Augmented reality and artificial intelligence are propelling more than 500 wineries across the globe into futuristic marketing that cleverly connects wine-labels with millennial wine lovers.
Just in time for the holidays, Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Ore., and Bendistillery, also of Bend, Ore., announced the fourth annual release of their limited Black Butte Whiskey collaboration.
Glass cups debut in southern Florida on-premise outlets
November 26, 2019
Hiro Sake, imported by Hiro Sake USA, Manhasset, N.Y., debuted its first single-serve glass cup sake, a term commonly used to reference this serving size.
Coffee brand announces donation program for Giving Tuesday
November 26, 2019
This Giving Tuesday, Hugh Jackman's Laughing Man Coffee, Boston, is making every cup (and smile) count by encouraging fans to smile to make a difference. For every smiling selfie shared using the Laughing Man Coffee filter on Instagram Stories on Dec. 3, $1 will be donated toward the Laughing Man Foundation, up to $100,000.
Wine outperforms spirits, beer, cocktails and beer during holiday time
November 26, 2019
The latest consumer data from New York-based Nielsen CGA has revealed that Thanksgiving is the most valuable annual occasion for still wine, providing ample opportunity for local bars and restaurants expecting an influx of hometown consumers this week, it says. Wine outperforms spirits, beer, cocktails and soft drinks in that 39 percent of U.S. consumers choose to drink wine when out-of-home during the Thanksgiving period, with significant opportunity for wine-led bars as well as specific dining channels where wine and food pairings are key.
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, which was first created in 1869 and named “Impérial” in honor of the Moët family’s close friend, Napoleon, is celebrating 150 years of legacy with the release of its 150th Anniversary Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut.