Mingle Mocktails enters distribution agreement with RNDC

Mingle Mocktails, a mocktail company, has entered into a distribution partnership with the Republic National Distributing Company, also known as RNDC. 

Through this partnership, Mingle Mocktails will be distributed across 30 new markets and also will focus on establishing the brand’s on-premise footprint and additional expansion into key retailers. 

In 2023, entrepreneur and former reality television personality Bethenny Frankel joined the company as an investor and strategic partner. 

“We’re thrilled to be in the RTD non-alcoholic category and to partner with RNDC this year,” said Mingle Mocktails founder Laura Taylor. “With the support of RNDC and Mingle’s strategic partner, Bethenny Frankel, we’re going to make mocktails a staple on bar carts, shelves, and menus so people can mix and Mingle everywhere!”

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Created in 2017 by Laura Taylor, Mingle offers six ready-to-drink sparkling mocktails that can be enjoyed or as a mixer. 

“I first bought and reviewed Mingle myself, completely organically, and knew immediately this brand had the potential to drive the non-alcoholic industry forward,” said Bethenny Frankel. “I disrupted the beverage industry first with Skinny Girl, and now, with Laura’s leadership and RNDC’s network, we’re going to take the non-alc category by storm.”

Since its launch, the brand has expanded its availability to such retailers as Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Publix, Albertsons, Safeway, CVS, Total Wine & More, Wegmans and Amazon. It will be rolling out soon to Target shelves as well, the company noted. 

“The no- and low- alcohol category coupled with the steady growth of RTDs (now the fourth largest spirits category), makes for a powerful combination in the US market” said Jenn Engel, RNDC chief customer and commercial officer. “RNDC is proud to invest, uplift, and amplify strong female representation in our industry.”