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Lando Norris Zero Sugar arrives in U.S. — a yuzu-melon, helmet-designed can, limited-time. LN4 x Monster pop-up opens in Austin for the GP. 🏁🥤

Monster Energy and Lando Norris Launch New Zero Sugar Flavor in US

Formula 1 Star Debuts Iconic Can Design in America Ahead of the Austin Grand PrixMonster Energy i...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 13h

Mystic Cocktail Classic names 12 semifinalists from across the US; finalists compete live Nov. 10. Prize: trip to Barbados. 🍸🏆

The Mystic Cocktail Classic, Presented by Veritable Distillery, Announces 12 Semifinalists from New England and Beyond

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMystic, CT (October 14, 2025). This fall, Mystic will play host to the Mysti...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 13h

Black Market signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Lohr Distributing to roll out its hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages across Missouri 🍹🌿

Black Market Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lohr Distributing Company in Missouri

Deal Expands Black Market's Midwest Footprint in Fast-growing THC Beverage CategoryFOR IMMEDIATE ...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 13h

Black Market inks exclusive deal with Ajax Turner to distribute Delta-9 THC drinks across TN (excl. Memphis). 750ml ships Oct. 1. 🌿🚚

Black Market Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Ajax Turner in Tennessee

NEW YORK, October 7, 2025 — Black Market, the THC beverage brand redefining luxury and rebellion ...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 14h

J. Lohr appoints Rita Di Lello VP, US Sales. The two‑decade wine industry veteran will lead domestic sales, national accounts and e‑commerce. 🍷

Rita Di Lello Appointed Vice President, US Sales at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Veteran J. Lohr Sales Leader Brings Over Two Decades of Experience and Passion to Executive Role ...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 16h

TTB approves Licksy, the world's first alcohol-infused lollipop. 2% ABV; coming this year in three flavors. 🍭

World's First Alcohol-Infused Lollipop Set to Launch: Licksy Brings a Buzz to Candy Lovers Everywhere

Get ready to lick responsibly. Entrepreneur & visionary Zack Teperman is about to make history wi...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 16h

Bear Fight Whiskey debuts Orchard & Vine, a limited bourbon finished in Calvados & Port barrels with notes of baked apple, spice & dark berry. On sale Oct 2025; MSRP $44.99. www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... 🍎🥃

Bear Fight Whiskey Unveils "Orchard & Vine" Limited Fall Release

RALEIGH, N.C. – October 14, 2025 — Bear Fight Whiskey, an award-winning Next Century Spirits bran...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 19h

Halfday's Half & Half iced tea hits select Whole Foods nationwide — 6g fiber, 40 cal, 3–5g sugar. 🍵

Halfday Iced Tea Expands Distribution of Popular Half & Half Flavor Into Select Whole Foods Market Stores Nationwide

The prebiotic iced tea brand continues to expand its retail footprint across the US, delivering p...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 20h

Cure Hydration debuts at Ulta Beauty nationwide, offering WHO ORS-based, sugar-free electrolyte mixes in 5 flavors. 💧🛍️

Cure Hydration Launches in Ulta Beauty Stores, Expanding Access to Ingestible Wellness

Cure Hydration, the leading premium, plant-based hydration brand known for its clean, science-bac...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 20h

23rd State joins MoreBetter cohort to study SHAKE and FRESH PRESS with real‑world data www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... 🧪 #cannabis

23rd State’s FRESH PRESS and SHAKE Selected for MoreBetter Cohort to Advance Data-Driven Product Innovation

Minnesota-based hemp beverage innovator 23rd State, creator of the drink enhancer SHAKE and FRESH...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 20h

Laird Superfood debuts limited-time Maple Instant Latte with real maple and a Performance Mushroom Blend. www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... 🍁🍄

Laird Superfood Brews New Fall Flavor: Maple Instant Latte with Functional Mushrooms

Laird Superfood®, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF), a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfo...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 20h

The Duckhorn Portfolio granted equity to 598 employees under an ownership program that may pay up to 12 months' salary or more if targets are met; participation is automatic and free.

The Duckhorn Portfolio Launches New Employee Ownership Program

October 13, 2025 St. Helena, CA – The Duckhorn Portfolio (“Duckhorn” or the “Company”), North ...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 21h

Frontier Risk forms an advisory board to expand risk-management support and distribution for hemp-derived THC beverages. Board members include leaders from beverage, hospitality, live events and retail. 🍃 www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1...

Frontier Risk Announces Advisory Board

Rowayton, CT (October 14, 2025) – Frontier Risk, the specialty insurance company behind the first...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 21h

Barrell launches Hazmat Triple Rum Cask Finish Whiskey, a blend of U.S. & Canadian whiskeys finished in three Caribbean rum casks. 142-proof (71.1% ABV), $199/750ml. www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... 🥃🌴

Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Hazmat Triple Rum Cask Finish Whiskey

Louisville, KY (October 14, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blende...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 21h

Jefferson’s Bourbon and Droga5 launch "Tradition in the Breaking" starring Taylor Kitsch. 🥃🎬

Droga5 Helps Jefferson’s Bourbon “Break Tradition” With New Brand Platform and Campaign Starring Taylor Kitsch

OCTOBER 14, 2025 — Jefferson’s Bourbon, part of Pernod Ricard, and creative agency partner Droga5...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 23h

Easy Does It expands in LA to select grocers and BevMo, and launches on GoPuff. Now in 40 LA spots; aims for 100 by Dec. www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... 🛹🍺

Easy Does It Expands Los Angeles Distribution — Now Available at Select Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, BevMo!, and GoPuff

Los Angeles, CA — October 13, 2025 — Easy Does It, the non-alcoholic beer brand founded by profes...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 23h

Cheeky Cocktails appoints Scott Rosenbaum to advisory board 🍸 The beverage strategist will advise the Brooklyn-based, AAPI-owned brand as it scales.

Cheeky Cocktails Appoints Beverage Industry Veteran Scott Rosenbaum as Advisor

NEW YORK, NY - [October 14th, 2025] - Cheeky Cocktails, the AAPI-owned and Brooklyn-based innovat...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 1d

Jeppson's Malört brings back Malört Sucks candies: pocket tins with a bitter finish. Available Oct. 13 for $6, only at malort.com.

Jeppson's Malört Announces Fan-Favorite Malört Sucks Hard Candy Is Back

Malört proves once again that bad ideas make the best products Chicago, IL – Halloween just go...

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Alma del Jaguar debuts Barricas Series, a limited release with the first tequila añejo fully aged in mizunara oak. <9,000 bottles; $129.99–$149.99 SRP. Rollout Oct 2025.

Alma del Jaguar Tequila Launches Its Limited-Edition Barricas Series

Alma del Jaguar Tequila launches the Barricas Series, a five-part limited collection of barrel-aged tequilas. Highlighting the world’s first Añejo aged entirely in Mizunara oak, the series celebrates...

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BevNET.com @bevnet.com · 1d

Lone Tree Brewing x Public Offering debut Fresh Class Ticket, a wet-hop IPA, now on tap at both Denver taprooms. 🍺

Lone Tree Brewing and Public Offering Brewing Collaborate on Wet Hop Beer: Fresh Class Ticket

DENVER, CO— Two Denver area breweries, Lone Tree Brewing and Public Offering Brewing, just debute...

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Pursuit United Kodama Mizunara Bourbon: limited 117-proof blend in infrared toasted oak. Oct. 11 $89.99.

Pursuit Spirits Unveils Pursuit United Kodama Mizunara Bourbon—The Spirit of Oak

LOUISVILLE, KY (October 10, 2025) — Pursuit Spirits, the innovative and disruptive whiskey brand ...

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Glen Grant's 77-Year-Old Eternal sold for £400,000 ($536K) at auction — a distillery record. Proceeds benefit The Distillers' Charity. 🥃

The Glen Grant Eternal 77-Year-Old Sells For £400,000 ($536,220 USD) At The Distillers One Of One Charity Auction

OLDEST SINGLE MALT IN THE AUCTION SETS NEW DISTILLERY RECORDThe Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whi...

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Per Se's Hibiscus Margarita won Double Gold at the inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards — a unanimous panel pick presented by The Daily Pour. 🍹🏅 www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... #ZeroProof

Per Se Receives Double Gold at Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards

Saint Paul, MN – October 13, 2024 – Per Se, a non-alcoholic beverage company, won a Double Gold a...

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Chef Ming Tsai named Hospitality Ambassador for Double Cross Vodka. Tsai will lead culinary partnerships and on-premise programming in NY/NJ luxury markets. www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/10/1... 🍸👨‍🍳 #vodka

Chef Ming Tsai Named Hospitality Ambassador for Double Cross Vodka

Double Cross Vodka is proud to announce that James Beard and Emmy Award-winning chef and entrepre...

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Joe Garza joins Tenace Incubation as New Brands Jedi to lead brand strategy and scaling. Garza brings 25+ years launching SoBe, Vitaminwater and Muscle Milk. 🥤

Beverage VET Joe Garza joins Tenace Incubation Beverage & Food Distribution.

Beverage industry veteran Joe Garza has been appointed New Brands Jedi at Tenace Incubation Bever...

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