Food Culture Subsidiary Distill Brands International Announces Selection of Distillery Partners for 2026 Product Lines
Rhea-AI Summary
Food Culture (OTCID: FCUL) announced that its subsidiary Distill Brands International (DBI) has engaged three accredited distillery partners to produce its 2026 in-house branded Stadium Premium Vodka product line, starting with a 750ml Collector Bottle.
Union Grove Distillery (Upstate New York) and Two Eagles Distillery (Chicago) will supply U.S. distribution, while Lazuli Vodka (Toronto) is the exclusive Canadian co-packer for 2026. Management says each partner has capacity to meet targeted 2026 distribution needs.
Positive
- Three distillery partners engaged for 2026 product lines
- Union Grove and Two Eagles appointed for U.S. distribution
- Lazuli named exclusive Canadian co-packer for 2026
- Targeted 2026 capacity reportedly available from partners
Negative
- Single exclusive Canadian co-packer creates concentration risk for Canada
News Market Reaction – FCUL
In the Dec 1 session, FCUL gained 8.33%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01 | Co-packing partnerships | Positive | +8.3% | DBI secured three distillery partners for 2026 Stadium Premium Vodka rollout. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
On this positive operational update, the stock previously showed an upward price reaction, suggesting investors had viewed similar branding/distribution news constructively.
On Dec 01, Food Culture announced that Distill Brands International engaged three accredited distillery partners for its 2026 Stadium Premium Vodka line, covering U.S. and Canadian distribution via Union Grove, Two Eagles, and Lazuli Vodka. Management highlighted sufficient capacity for targeted 2026 distribution. The recorded 24-hour price move of +8.33% following this news indicates that investors previously responded positively to the expansion of DBI’s premium vodka production and co-packing partnerships.
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Three Accredited Distillery Partners to Serve as DBI Co-packers
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Food Culture Inc. (OTCID:FCUL) ("FCUL" or the "Company "), is excited to announce that subsidiary, Distill Brands International Inc. ("DBI"), based in Ontario, Canada, has engaged three accredited distillery partners for production of its 2026 in-house branded "Stadium Premium Vodka" offerings, commencing with its 750ml Stadium Premium Vodka Collector Bottle.
DBI has appointed both Union Grove Distillery, based in Upstate New York and Two Eagles Distillery, an established distillery based in Chicago, Illinois to supply its 750ml 2026 Stadium Premium Vodka Collector Bottles showcasing our in-house Stadium Premium Vodka for distribution in the United States.
Brian Mulder, distiller and owner of Union Grove commented, "Union Grove Distillery looks forward to continuing its relationship as a co-packer for DBI".
Jesse Zien, COO of Two Eagles Distillery added, "We are excited to get the Stadium Premium Vodka out into the market".
Lazuli Vodka, led by Franco Lo Greco and his business partner and cousin Frank Lo Greco out of Toronto, Canada, has been tapped as the exclusive Canadian co-packer for the 2026 Stadium Premium Vodka Collector Bottle for distribution across Canada.
Food Culture CFO, Ruben Yakubov, a veteran of the Toronto food industry commented "Securing Lazuli as our exclusive Canadian co-packing partner for the Stadium Premium Vodka line is a bold move that puts Lazuli at the forefront of the Canadian market."
Franco Lo Greco, co-founder of Lazuli Vodka added, "This isn't just business, it's Lazuli continuing to take the lead, redefining the premium vodka market and setting a new benchmark for what a legacy brand can achieve."
"Each of these well-established distilleries have sufficient capacity to meet our targeted distribution needs for the 2026 fiscal year" noted Paul Neelin, Food Culture's CEO. "We are excited to work with these exceptional co-packing facilities as we move to release the first of our in-house premium bottled vodka products."
About Food Culture Inc.:
Food Culture Inc. is a company operating in the food and beverage space. We have recently acquired DISTILL BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, "DBI", an Ontario-based global spirits & marketing company focused on excellence in quality products, paired with enduring brand partnerships that target the sports and entertainment sectors. https://foodcultureinc.com
About Distill Brands International:
Distill Brands International is focused on delivering a premium quality product using recipes that will include Premium Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Bourbon, Tequila, and Liqueurs, with plans to offer wine in the near future. DBI also offers several ready to drink (RTD) beverages in an array of flavors, in carbonated and non-carbonated formats. DBI will produce, distribute and sell the finest quality Premium Spirits with a continued commitment to incorporating quality ingredients, while promoting business practices that reflect the environment. https://distillacquisitions.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as "will," "will be," "anticipate," "predict," "expect" "continue," "future," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause views and expectations to change. The Company assumes no obligation, and specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact
Ruben Yakubov
(o) +1 416 565 5467
ir@foodcultureinc.com
https://foodcultureinc.com
https://distillacquisitions.com
SOURCE: Food Culture, Inc.
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