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Black-Owned Zero-Proof Innovators Secure Key Funding, Expand Reach

Black-owned non-alcoholic beverage brands are making significant strides in the rapidly expanding zero-proof market, with Mocktail Club recently securing a major investment from Pronghorn. This funding fuels national growth, joining BARE Zero Proof Spirits' impressive revenue surge and broad distribution, and HELLO MAMÁ’s expansion into major retailers.

Barrel & Flow Fest Returns to Pittsburgh, Celebrating Black Brewing Excellence

Pittsburgh is set to host the award-winning Barrel & Flow Fest, a pivotal event amplifying Black voices and innovation within the craft beer industry. The festival will showcase over 35 Black-owned breweries and numerous unique collaborations.

Kevin Hart's VitaHustle Secures Growth Investment from Black-Owned Axum Capital Partners

VitaHustle, the plant-based nutrition brand co-founded by Kevin Hart, has received a significant growth equity investment from Axum Capital Partners, a leading Black-owned private equity firm. This collaboration marks a notable advancement for Black entrepreneurship in the rapidly expanding functional beverage and nutrition sector.

Brotha Whiskey's Fellowship Wheated Whiskey Earns Coveted Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Brotha Whiskey, a leading Black-owned spirits brand, recently garnered a prestigious Double Gold medal at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Fellowship Wheated Whiskey. This significant achievement follows closely on the heels of a Bronze medal win at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, cementing the brand's growing reputation for craft and cultural resonance.

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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Charts New Path with Potential Sale to African-American Investment Firm

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has entered a non-binding agreement for a potential sale of its assets, signaling a new chapter for the iconic brand. This crucial development could ensure continued African-American ownership and leadership for the acclaimed distillery.

Sorel Negroni: A Caribbean Twist on a Classic with Chef Nelson German

Discover the vibrant Sorel Negroni, a modern classic that infuses the iconic Italian cocktail with the unique, spiced notes of Black-owned Sorel Liqueur. This recipe, highlighted by Chef Nelson German, brings an Afro-Latino perspective to your home bar.

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