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After closing CosMc’s, McDonald’s is rolling out energy drinks, refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide under the McCafé brand. The move follows a 500-store test that increased visits and average check as the chain targets a global beverage opportunity exceeding $100 billion.
Post CosMc’s, McDonald’s Expands Energy Drink Offerings Under McCafé Brand
McDonald’s may have shuttered its beverage-centric, small-format concept restaurant CosMc’s last year, but that doesn’t mean the fast food giant isn’t pursuing other opportunities in the category.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
After closing CosMc’s, McDonald’s is rolling out energy drinks, refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide under the McCafé brand. The move follows a 500-store test that increased visits and average check as the chain targets a global beverage opportunity exceeding $100 billion.
CG Roxane seeks a District Sales Manager to lead growth in New England (MA, RI, NH, VT) across grocery, c-store, and foodservice channels. Role includes managing strategy, broker networks, and key retail accounts. https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62666-district-managernew-england-cg-roxane
February 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
CG Roxane seeks a District Sales Manager to lead growth in New England (MA, RI, NH, VT) across grocery, c-store, and foodservice channels. Role includes managing strategy, broker networks, and key retail accounts. https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62666-district-managernew-england-cg-roxane
E. León Jimenes 110 Aniversario was named Best in Show at the 2026 Ultimate Awards Sipping Rum Competition in Miami, joined by winners Burdekin Rum Virgin Cane Spirit, Hampden Estate 1753, Ron Abuelo 7 Year and Copalli Organic Cacao Rum
The Ultimate Awards Unveils Top Sipping Rums for 2026
The results of the 2026 Favorite Sipping Rum Competition have been officially released following ...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
E. León Jimenes 110 Aniversario was named Best in Show at the 2026 Ultimate Awards Sipping Rum Competition in Miami, joined by winners Burdekin Rum Virgin Cane Spirit, Hampden Estate 1753, Ron Abuelo 7 Year and Copalli Organic Cacao Rum
American Rebel Light Beer has appointed Wil Fischer Distributing as its exclusive distributor across key Missouri territories, expanding access to about 900,000 residents and gaining added visibility at the 9,000-seat Black Oak Amphitheater in 2026
American Rebel Light Beer and Wil Fischer Distributing Forge Powerful Missouri Partnership to Expand Distribution Footprint
Wil Fischer's 50+ year legacy as a top Anheuser-Busch distributor will supercharge American Rebel...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
American Rebel Light Beer has appointed Wil Fischer Distributing as its exclusive distributor across key Missouri territories, expanding access to about 900,000 residents and gaining added visibility at the 9,000-seat Black Oak Amphitheater in 2026
Lone Tree Brewing’s 2025 Year in Review reports 3,727 barrels brewed, more than $22,000 donated to nonprofits, recipe refinements, and sustainability gains, as the brewery prepares a 2026 Peach Wheat Ale release and marks key anniversaries
Lone Tree Brewing Emphasizes Team, Quality, and Longstanding Partnerships in 2025 Year in Review
LONE TREE, CO— On the heels of their 14th anniversary celebration, Lone Tree Brewing continues to...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Lone Tree Brewing’s 2025 Year in Review reports 3,727 barrels brewed, more than $22,000 donated to nonprofits, recipe refinements, and sustainability gains, as the brewery prepares a 2026 Peach Wheat Ale release and marks key anniversaries
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show drove a 1,237% spike in “Puerto Rico” searches at Total Wine, with Medalla up 1,861%. Spirits dominated Super Bowl weekend sales while RTDs fell out of the top 10
Bad Bunny Effect? Spirits Surge at Total Wine During Super Bowl Weekend
The Seattle Seahawks may have won Super Bowl LX, but the real winner at Total Wine & More was Puerto Rico – or more specifically, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance that sent searches for Puerto Rican...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show drove a 1,237% spike in “Puerto Rico” searches at Total Wine, with Medalla up 1,861%. Spirits dominated Super Bowl weekend sales while RTDs fell out of the top 10
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary and the World Cup, beverage brands are rolling out red, white and blue launches. From Monster and AriZona to Coca-Cola, patriotic drinks are positioned for a summer sales boost.
Stars & Stripes & Sips: Beverages Prep for America250
This year's national birthday is a potential business bonanza, with brands like AriZona, Coca-Cola, Monster and others looking to have their say.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary and the World Cup, beverage brands are rolling out red, white and blue launches. From Monster and AriZona to Coca-Cola, patriotic drinks are positioned for a summer sales boost.
Pasqua Wines debuts “Fuori Carta,” a Passito di Pantelleria pairing concept highlighting Sangue d’Oro’s versatility from aperitif to dessert at the Italian Embassy in Paris, updating traditional Passito rituals for modern dining
Passito di Pantelleria 'Fuori Carta': Pasqua Reimagines the Passito Tasting Experience
Pasqua Wines reinterprets Passito through a more unconventional lens, redefining the classic tast...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Pasqua Wines debuts “Fuori Carta,” a Passito di Pantelleria pairing concept highlighting Sangue d’Oro’s versatility from aperitif to dessert at the Italian Embassy in Paris, updating traditional Passito rituals for modern dining
Taste Radio examines how a $198M IPO signals momentum while exposing a widening divide in healthy CPG, exploring shifting wellness definitions, investor appetite and implications for emerging brands. zpr.io/WEei7b3jpz4f
A $198M IPO & The ‘Healthy’ Divide. Is CPG Changing?
Once Upon a Farm’s $198 million IPO could signal a new path forward for better-for-you CPG brands...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Taste Radio examines how a $198M IPO signals momentum while exposing a widening divide in healthy CPG, exploring shifting wellness definitions, investor appetite and implications for emerging brands. zpr.io/WEei7b3jpz4f
Hop supplier BarthHaas Group has joined the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to 1.5°C-aligned near-term climate targets across Scopes 1–3, including renewable energy, waste-to-fuel projects and value-chain decarbonization efforts
The BarthHaas Group Joins Global Movement for Climate Action by Committing to SBTi
Thursday 12 February 2026. The BarthHaas Group has reaffirmed their commitment to a sustainable f...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Hop supplier BarthHaas Group has joined the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to 1.5°C-aligned near-term climate targets across Scopes 1–3, including renewable energy, waste-to-fuel projects and value-chain decarbonization efforts
This week’s product launches include Nurri coffee creamers with 5g protein, Unwell’s Target-exclusive Peach Sorbet, Stiller’s Shirley Cola, and Maison Perrier’s sweetened, fiber-fortified sparkling water, among others
New Products: Nurri Debuts Creamers; Unwell, Stiller’s Drop New Flavors
This week’s new product gallery features (of course) more protein, courtesy of Nurri, along with a new look for De La Calle, a new Target exclusive from Unwell, and Maison Perrier’s move into sweetened...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
This week’s product launches include Nurri coffee creamers with 5g protein, Unwell’s Target-exclusive Peach Sorbet, Stiller’s Shirley Cola, and Maison Perrier’s sweetened, fiber-fortified sparkling water, among others
NIQ reports 88% of consumers who planned to participate in Dry January followed through, with Gen Z and millennials overindexing and soft drinks leading on-premise non-alcoholic choices. Full survey insights:
NIQ: 88% of Dry January Participants Stuck With It Through Month's End
Most consumers who planned to ditch alcohol in January finished strong, according to survey results from market research firm NIQ.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM
NIQ reports 88% of consumers who planned to participate in Dry January followed through, with Gen Z and millennials overindexing and soft drinks leading on-premise non-alcoholic choices. Full survey insights:
Jackson Family Wines names Tim Brown as CEO, succeeding retiring President & CEO Rick Tigner. Brown previously led Upfield North America, Chobani, and Nestlé Waters North America.
Jackson Family Wines Appoints Tim Brown as Chief Executive Officer
Brown succeeds Rick Tigner, who retires following decades of leadership at Jackson Family Wines.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Jackson Family Wines names Tim Brown as CEO, succeeding retiring President & CEO Rick Tigner. Brown previously led Upfield North America, Chobani, and Nestlé Waters North America.
Constellation Brands has appointed board member Nicholas Fink as CEO, effective April 13, succeeding Bill Newlands. Fink, currently CEO of Fortune Brands, will lead the beverage alcohol company amid continued headwinds for its Mexican import portfolio.
Constellation Brands Announces CEO Succession Plan
Constellation Brands has appointed current board member Nicholas Fink as its new CEO.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Constellation Brands has appointed board member Nicholas Fink as CEO, effective April 13, succeeding Bill Newlands. Fink, currently CEO of Fortune Brands, will lead the beverage alcohol company amid continued headwinds for its Mexican import portfolio.
AltBev Expo, a next-generation showcase for alternative, functional and non-alcoholic drinks, comes to West Palm Beach’s Palm Beach County Convention Center Feb. 27–28, 2026, featuring sampling, expert panels, fitness events and awards focused on mindful drinking trends.
AltBev Expo Comes to West Palm Beach February 27-28, 2026, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center
Experience the Future of Drinking February 27-28, 2026, at the Palm Beach County Convention Cente...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
AltBev Expo, a next-generation showcase for alternative, functional and non-alcoholic drinks, comes to West Palm Beach’s Palm Beach County Convention Center Feb. 27–28, 2026, featuring sampling, expert panels, fitness events and awards focused on mindful drinking trends.
Ezra Brooks 90 has returned to shelves nationwide. Lux Row Distillers has reintroduced the 90-proof bourbon in 50mL, 375mL, 750mL and 1.75L sizes after strong social media demand, offering a value-priced option without sacrificing quality.
Ezra Brooks 90 Returns to Shelves Nationwide
Ezra Brooks 90 is back by popular demand. Due to an influx of social media posts to the Ezra Broo...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Ezra Brooks 90 has returned to shelves nationwide. Lux Row Distillers has reintroduced the 90-proof bourbon in 50mL, 375mL, 750mL and 1.75L sizes after strong social media demand, offering a value-priced option without sacrificing quality.
CG Roxane, maker of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, seeks a District Sales Manager to drive CPG beverage growth across the Central U.S. in grocery, convenience, and distributor channels https://zpr.io/WmLe7HYTC7e4
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
CG Roxane, maker of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, seeks a District Sales Manager to drive CPG beverage growth across the Central U.S. in grocery, convenience, and distributor channels https://zpr.io/WmLe7HYTC7e4
re:bloom Infusions highlights a shift in how consumers assess at-home drink value, focusing on cost per finished cocktail or mocktail rather than package price. Its multi-serve infusion jars yield 8–16 drinks at an estimated $3–$6 per glass, compared with $12–$18 in bars.
re:bloom Infusions Highlights Value Shift Toward Multi-Serve Craft Cocktail & Mocktail Kits
Jacksonville, Florida — re:bloom Infusions, a small-batch maker of fruit and botanical cocktail a...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
re:bloom Infusions highlights a shift in how consumers assess at-home drink value, focusing on cost per finished cocktail or mocktail rather than package price. Its multi-serve infusion jars yield 8–16 drinks at an estimated $3–$6 per glass, compared with $12–$18 in bars.
Cala Bennati, a Miami-based wine brand, closed a $6M Seed round led by Palm Tree Crew and MoonPay leadership and is now raising a Series A at a $12M valuation to expand distribution and nightlife-focused partnerships.
Cala Bennati Closes $6M Seed Round Anchored by Palm Tree Crew and MoonPay Leadership; Moves Into Series A at $12M Valuation
Miami, FL – February 2026 - Cala Bennati, a Miami-rooted wine brand blending modern luxury with n...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Cala Bennati, a Miami-based wine brand, closed a $6M Seed round led by Palm Tree Crew and MoonPay leadership and is now raising a Series A at a $12M valuation to expand distribution and nightlife-focused partnerships.
Reviews: Mike’s Hot Honey debuts a 4-star beverage syrup built for cocktails, coffee and more, while Spindrift adds Ginger Lime Mule to its mocktail-inspired sparkling water line. 🌶️🍯🥤
Reviews: Mike's 4-Star Hot Syrup & Spindrift's Moscow Mocktail
This week's beverage reviews are all about heat and spice, as we pour up new drinks from Mike's Hot Honey and Spindrift.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Reviews: Mike’s Hot Honey debuts a 4-star beverage syrup built for cocktails, coffee and more, while Spindrift adds Ginger Lime Mule to its mocktail-inspired sparkling water line. 🌶️🍯🥤
Rémy Martin expands its V.S.O.P This Is My City program to Los Angeles and Miami with new limited-edition bottles, $20,000 microgrants for emerging creatives in each city, and mentorship from Aliya Janell and Skyh Black
Rémy Martin Expands V.S.O.P This Is My City Program to LA and Miami
The 300-year-old cognac House deepens its commitment to local communities through extended mentor...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Rémy Martin expands its V.S.O.P This Is My City program to Los Angeles and Miami with new limited-edition bottles, $20,000 microgrants for emerging creatives in each city, and mentorship from Aliya Janell and Skyh Black
House of Smith is marking 25 years of Charles Smith’s winemaking with a year of free tastings. Guests can enjoy a complimentary flight at House of Smith Jet City in Seattle and the Walla Walla tasting rooms, featuring labels including K Vintners and REAL WINE.
Visionary Winemaker Charles Smith Celebrates 25 Years with Year of Free Tastings
House of Smith, the trailblazing winery founded by award-winning winemaker Charles Smith, is cele...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
House of Smith is marking 25 years of Charles Smith’s winemaking with a year of free tastings. Guests can enjoy a complimentary flight at House of Smith Jet City in Seattle and the Walla Walla tasting rooms, featuring labels including K Vintners and REAL WINE.
Women-owned Beach City Coffee has introduced Fair Trade Organic whole bean coffee in more than 350 Kroger locations, including Ralphs, Fry’s and King Soopers, featuring three blends in 100 percent compostable, PFAS-free packaging
Beach City Coffee Launches Fair Trade Organic Coffee Beans in 350+ Kroger Stores Nationwide
Women-Owned Coffee Brand Rolls Out Sustainably Packaged Fair Trade Organic Beans to Ralphs, Fry's...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Women-owned Beach City Coffee has introduced Fair Trade Organic whole bean coffee in more than 350 Kroger locations, including Ralphs, Fry’s and King Soopers, featuring three blends in 100 percent compostable, PFAS-free packaging
Connecticut-made Fizz Social Soda has introduced a zero-calorie, zero-sugar Diet Cola to its hemp-derived THC soda lineup, expanding beyond its Lemon-Lime, Orange and Black Cherry flavors as the brand pursues distribution outside the state.
Connecticut Made Fizz Social Soda Launches New Iconic Flavor - Diet Cola
Media Contact:Julien Debelle DuplanFizz Social Soda203-767-8208FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOxford, Conne...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Connecticut-made Fizz Social Soda has introduced a zero-calorie, zero-sugar Diet Cola to its hemp-derived THC soda lineup, expanding beyond its Lemon-Lime, Orange and Black Cherry flavors as the brand pursues distribution outside the state.
Lost Lantern marks a milestone year, closing a $1M seed round led by FreshTracks Capital, expanding its team and Discovery Club, and earning national recognition from Food & Wine, Maxim, VinePair and others
Lost Lantern Caps a Landmark Year of Growth, Investment, and Industry Recognition
Vergennes, VT (February 12, 2026) — Lost Lantern, the Vermont-based independent bottler of Americ...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Lost Lantern marks a milestone year, closing a $1M seed round led by FreshTracks Capital, expanding its team and Discovery Club, and earning national recognition from Food & Wine, Maxim, VinePair and others