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Three Well-Known Players in the East Coast Craft Beer Industry Collaborate to Create Distilled Spirits Brand
FREDERICK, Md., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Right Coast Spirits, a new partnership between three craft breweries - Flying Dog, Harpoon and Saranac - announces the release of their first product, Right Coast Spirits Vodka Whips. Vodka Whips is a handcrafted ready-to-drink canned cocktail made with real vodka, real fruit, and a fresh whipped finish. Cans will hit shelves for the first time starting in June. Right Coast Vodka Whips are unlike anything else on shelves, offering convenient pop n' go beverages without sacrificing quality. These canned cocktails provide a full-flavor experience, as well as a premium ABV at 7.5%, in one ... |
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The Specialty Coffee Association Announces the 2023 Taipei World Coffee Championships
The 2023 World Latte Art Championship (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (WCIGS), and World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC) are heading to the Taiwan International Coffee Show, November 17-20, 2023. The Specialty Coffee (SCA) Association is delighted to finally bring the championships, which were originally scheduled for 2021, to Taiwan. This will be the second time the WCRC has taken place during the Taiwan International Coffee Show, and the Specialty Coffee Association is excited to be bringing even more competitions to the amazing community gathering at the show, held at Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei. The World Coffee Championships (WCC) ... |
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Prosecco DOC Increased Exports To The US Market In 2021, Marking An Exceptional Year For The Denomination
NEW YORK , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Prosecco DOC Consortium has revealed promising data from recent market research, carried out by Nomisma. The study focused on the consumption of Italian sparkling wines in the US market, with a particular focus on sales of Prosecco. According to Nomisma's results, the value of Italian sparkling wines imported in the US reached about 519 million dollars, an increase of 19.1 percent compared to 2019. California imported more Italian sparkling wine than any other state in 2021, by value, at approx. 79 million dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (approx. 63 million dollars), Florida (approx. 61 million ... |
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Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel Selects Top Trends From 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK, NY (June 23, 2022) The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel tasted its way through the 66th Summer Fancy Food Show in search of products gaining prominence in the specialty food industry. The Show, which took place June 12-14 at the Javits Center in New York City, had over 1,700 exhibitors featuring specialty foods and beverages from around the world. "The specialty food marketplace has grown into a $175 billion industry fueled by the creativity of the producers of these foods and beverages,” said Denise Purcell, SFA’s vice president, content & education. "That innovation was on display at the Summer Show ... |
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V Group Acquires Lifestyle Adult Beverage Brand
Carlsbad, CA, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- V Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: VGID) is excited to announce that the Company has completed an acquisition in the multi-billion-dollar Flavored Malt Beverage market. On June 23rd, 2022, V Group completed the acquisition of beverage brand Moonlight Beach Cooler. Moonlight Beach Cooler is a “full flavor”, carbonated malt beverage that will be competing in the lucrative and rapidly expanding “Alternative Alcohol”, ‘Flavored Malt Beverage” market. V Group and Moonlight Beach Cooler have agreed to the acquisition without disrupting the current share structure of V Group, (VGID). The acquisition is predicated on future performances of both ... |
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The Italian Trade Agency Announces Series of Educational Dinners Across the US to Spread Awareness on Italian Denominations of Origin
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In order to promote and educate Americans on the traditions and quality of authentic Italian food and wine, the Italian Trade Agency announces the From Italy to Your Table tour, a series of educational and promotional dinner events in 10 cities across the US throughout the summer. The events, executed in some of America's authentic Italian restaurants, aim to educate trade, media, and industry key players on Italian Denominations of Origin. "This is one of the most important missions of the Italian Trade Agency: to explain to the American professional as well as to consumers what the Denominations ... |
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Atlanta Market Features Live Demonstrations by Four Food and Beverage Experts in Summer 2022
ATLANTA – July 1, 2022– Atlanta Market presents the summer’s top gourmet programming with live demonstrations from four culinary creatives making an impact locally, nationally and internationally. Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey; chef, entrepreneur and hunger advocate Asha Gomez and the food and beverage team at Atlanta local favorite Alma Cocina present in the JURA Demonstration Kitchen during the July 12-18, 2022 Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market’s unique Demonstration Kitchen gives buyers the opportunity not only to hear from culinary tastemakers, but also to interact with them by tasting their creations,” said Dorothy Belshaw, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, chief customer and marketing officer. ... |
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New Specialty Food Association Board of Directors Elected
New York, NY (July 5, 2022) Specialty Food Association (SFA) members have voted for their new Board of Directors, and the election results were announced at the Annual Member Meeting on June 28th via Zoom. Each General Member company can cast one vote, and voting was conducted online. “The SFA takes pride in engaging the wisdom and expertise of our members,” said Laura Lozada, Vice President of Membership for the SFA. “Voter turnout was robust around a fair process that creates more opportunity, with a balanced Board and a volunteer slate.” The newly elected Class of 2025 Board members of the Association are: Jill Giacomini Basch Point ... |
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Nearly 50 Programs and Events Set for Summer 2022 Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (June 30, 2022) – Las Vegas Market is the summer’s most comprehensive programming destination with nearly 50 presentations, webinars, tours, seminars, award ceremonies and events set for before and during the July 24-28, 2022 edition at World Market Center Las Vegas. Leading the Summer 2022 slate is Las Vegas Market’s proprietary FIRST LOOK and Ahead of the Curve trend programming, the Science in Design Summit, the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards celebration, the 2022 ASID California Central / Nevada Chapter ANDYZ Awards Celebration and furniture retailer sessions presented by the Home Furnishings Association plus 14 CEU-eligible ... |
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Glenda's Farmhouse and Andersen & Sons Shelling Announces its new Bee Friendly Farming Partnership
VINA, Calif., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- With sustainable agricultural practices at the core of its operations, Glenda's Farmhouse and its parent company, Andersen & Sons Shelling, today announced the companies have joined the Pollinator Partnership's Bee Friendly Farming Partner network. This expanded relationship demonstrates a longstanding commitment by the companies to protection of pollinator habitats on and near their agricultural operations. Glenda's and Andersen & Sons join an impressive list of other organizations that are leading the charge to protect bee populations that are essential to the long-term wellness of the environment and the viability of ag-related businesses. Based in Vina, California, the two companies specialize ... |
