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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so it reminds us to focus on some of the coolest women in the beverage industry. The brands we’ve chosen to feature are not only heavily influenced by women, but they produce spectacular wines and beers with rich stories that magnificently represent their local cultures. Philippe Fontaine Champagne For […]

We all know French, Italian, Spanish, and German wines (which we absolutely adore!!) reign supreme! However, some of the most creative winemakers and historically-rich wine regions are a little further east. We love featuring those winemakers and regions that can get lost in the shuffle of the mighty “Old World.” That said, this month we’ve

This month we’re featuring a selection of our favorite producers from the golden state. Thanks to drought, freight and fires, prices continue to rise on California products, but we have a few producers who continue to offer awesome values. Take advantage of some special pricing from these boutique wineries, craft breweries and even an award

Spain is not only an arbiter of great food, but the wines are standouts as well. Clearly meals are a priority in a country where an afternoon siesta is a nationwide tradition. The diverse climates and geography mean that a range of wines are being produced, from salty seaside whites to deep dark reds of

As the weather warms up and seasonal menus change, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite summer beverages to consider offering your customers. Like most of our portfolio, these beers, ciders and other “hard” beverages aren’t huge production. So go ahead and take credit for introducing your patrons to something delicious outside of the mainstream

This month we’ve been focusing on the incredible Italian beverage producers in our portfolio including Italian wines from Luigi Giordano and even all natural Italian sodas that are becoming increasingly popular as an alcohol free option or as cocktail mixers. Our first featured Italian brewery is from that same producer, Birreria Le Baladin in Piemonte,

In 2010 Italian craft beer pioneer Matterino “Teo” Musso introduced this line of natural, alcohol free beverages to rediscover the taste of old-style soft drinks with no preservatives. Initially just three flavors, Teo has brought several new all natural Italian sodas to market over the past decade, all of which are available in North Carolina. These fun

This month at Freedom Beverage, we’re highlighting wineries and breweries from the birthplace of the Renaissance…everyone’s favorite boot shaped country – Italy. While Italy is renowned for its food and wine culture, we are happy to represent several of the best Italian beers in North Carolina. The Italian wine producer we’re featuring throughout North Carolina

More and more, people take the time to consider how wine grapes are grown and processed. Wine is a product that is most expressive of the land and climate, so it is only natural that we consider these elements. This April, we’ve highlighted several wines that go the extra mile to preserve natural resources, reduce

Founded in 2008 by a husband and wife team, Unity Vibration Hard Kombucha was born out of innovation and necessity. When kombucha first appeared in the market, bottles would be pulled off of the shelves at the slightest sign of alcohol, which appears naturally in the products. Many brands reacted by putting their beverages through