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Columbia Distributing closed its RNDC rights deal, adding ~850K wine and spirits cases in Oregon and Washington. Supplier sales start July 1. 🍷🥃 https://t.co/cwARElr6N6
GateDrop expands retail distribution via Carlson Distributing in Utah and Global Partners across the Northeast, following rapid sell-through of its 25-count packs. The natural energy gummy brand eyes further U.S. and international growth. ⚡️🍬 https://t.co/olc0qSmWps
Master Blender Miles Munroe departs Westward Whiskey after 13 years to launch Grimoire Spirits and the members-only Grimoire Whiskey Society. The American Single Malt pioneer plans small-batch global releases and new cask explorations. 🥃🌎
https://t.co/JXJQLMW8yH
Wilding Brands is hiring a part-time Field Brand Ambassador to bring craft beverage brands to life at tastings, festivals and retail activations across Colorado 🍻🎪
https://t.co/frfASoyOFV
#CraftBeverage#BrandAmbassador#BeverageJobs
🏆🍎 2 Towns Ciderhouse was named Large Cidermaker of the Year at the Northwest Cider Cup and earned Best of Show for its 15th Anniversary Cider, leading a 10-medal haul across styles.
https://t.co/JRbGVkGrqS #cider
🍹 Hugo’s Cocktails lands its first distribution deal, taking its bartender-crafted RTDs beyond NYC with Massanois in FL, CA, IL and NY, plus e-commerce. https://t.co/74Pt1MctMa
🍊🥤 HI-CHEW partners with Utah-based FiiZ to debut two limited-edition dirty sodas: Orange Creamsicle and Frozen Key Lime Pie. The dessert-inspired drinks roll out nationwide July 1–Aug. 31, marking the candy brand’s first move into beverages. 🍋
https://t.co/R5ktmY18BC
Bloom & Barrel debuts a non-alcoholic, hemp-derived THC-infused wine, blending real Paso Robles vintages with 4 mg THC per 5 oz serving 🍷🌿 Paso Red and Chardonnay have already earned 2026 TEXSOM and High Spirits awards. ✨
https://t.co/63J0rEHusJ
Little Sun debuts the first canned Calimocho, blending California wine with natural soda in a new 5% ABV RTD. 🍷🥤 The L.A. brand launches Classic (red wine + cola) and Blanco (white wine + lemon-lime) as it expands wine into non-malt occasions. ☀️
https://t.co/CVr9G6B6HX
Ranch2O Spirits is hiring a Director of Sales-Texas 🍸 The full-time role calls for Texas chain experience, distributor management in beer, and sales team leadership, with Dallas or Austin preferred.
https://t.co/TmCJJSGkkh
#BeverageJobs#SalesLeadership#TexasJobs
Elmhurst 1925 enters alcohol with Good Day, Darling, a 4.1% ABV oat-based “Amber Spritz” debuting in NY in Blueberry Lemon and Strawberry Lychee. 🌾🍹 https://t.co/ayyIoS4xE2
Distillery of Modern Art is seeking a Lead Packaging Operator to lead spirits and RTD packaging runs with hands-on oversight of line setup, QA/QC, compliance and team training 🥃
https://t.co/7Hg8mtHQJk
#BeverageJobs#PackagingJobs#SpiritsIndustry
Swiss supplement brand KA-EX has been named Official Performance Partner of Brooklyn Football Club and Brooklyn Pickleball’s pro and minor league teams through March 2027 ⚽🏓 The deal covers pre- and post-workout products and jersey branding. 💪
https://t.co/CAdOdOpzGJ
Juni launches a Lemonade Trio—Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Lemonade, and Lemonade Iced Tea—zero sugar, USDA Organic, with ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and reishi. Available on Amazon before retail release. https://t.co/rCeRB0Ko2r
🍷 Charles Smith unveiled REAL WINE COLLECTIVE, a new collaboration with Evergreen Family Wines uniting REAL Wine, Blossom Fury and SEX Rosé under one vertically integrated umbrella. The venture targets U.S. and global growth. 🌎
https://t.co/yiVqVlvNFL #wine
Lake Hour, the spirits-based RTD co-founded by Wyatt Russell and Rich Peete, enters Texas via Capital Reyes, part of Reyes Beverage Group. Now in select Austin accounts, the brand spans 9 states. 🍹 https://t.co/AyKTKPmG7q
Be LOVE™ launches Power + Restore™, a clear RTD with 15g protein, 100% DV vitamins and minerals, and no sugar. Created by Vital Proteins founder Kurt Seidensticker, each can supports clean water initiatives. https://t.co/Ro0DbhMEJJ
UNDO Gummies expands into 116 Raley’s stores across Northern California and Nevada, marking its first major grocery launch. The DHM-based, pre-alcohol functional gummies aim to reduce next-day hangover symptoms. 🎉🛒 https://t.co/Yxe5eebS70
On Taste Radio, Wandering Bear CEO Matt Bachmann details how the cold brew brand survived losing office sales and rebuilt via DTC, retail and protein lattes. ☕🐻 https://t.co/KolqTruRNe
Asti DOCG unveils Asti Vibes, a new signature cocktail created with Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino IGP, blending Asti Spumante DOCG and Vermouth di Torino in a modern take on Piemonte’s aperitivo tradition 🍾🍋🇮🇹 https://t.co/HwnhQ5fJwd #wine#mixology