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Icelandic Glacial to End Distributor Agreement with Anheuser-Busch

Icelandic Glacial to End Distributor Agreement with Anheuser-Busch

As its annual sales surpass $100 million, premium bottled water maker Icelandic Glacial is ready to move on from its two-decade long master distribution agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev, declining to renew a contract that is scheduled to expire next summer.

Press Clips: Top Ten Liquors Promises to Keep Stocking THC Products, Rupee Beer Expands to Tennessee

Press Clips: Top Ten Liquors Promises to Keep Stocking THC Products, Rupee Beer Expands to Tennessee

Editor’s Note: The below news items were initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter October 5-7. Not an Insider? Become one today to get earlier access to what’s going on in the industry. Top Ten Liquors Promises to Keep Stocking THC Products Minnesota-based off-premise retailer Top Ten Liquors has pledged to continue selling THC products… Read more »

Deschutes Tags Into Hard Sports Drink Segment with Firelyte

Deschutes Tags Into Hard Sports Drink Segment with Firelyte

A new player has stepped onto the hard sports drink field. Firelyte (4.5% ABV) – a sports drink-inspired flavored malt beverage (FMB) from Bend, Oregon-headquartered Deschutes Brewery – rolled out last week.

Health Claims Pose Potential Regulatory Hurdle for Hard Sports Drink Makers

Health Claims Pose Potential Regulatory Hurdle for Hard Sports Drink Makers

Non-carbonated hard sports drinks may look and taste similar to Gatorade, Powerade and Body Armour, but they are forbidden from making health-related claims or even calling themselves sports drinks, McDermott, Will & Schulte partner Alva Mather reminded attendees during a recent webinar.