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Taste Radio: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated Taste Radio: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated

Taste Radio: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated

by BevNET.com Staff,

What actually gets investors to say yes in today’s CPG market? We revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio’s NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency and strong regional traction matter far more than hype. The hosts also dive into the rise of luxury and small-format grocery and discuss Olipop’s recent refresh.

The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

by Brad Avery,

Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.

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RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal

RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal

by Ferron Salniker,

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) issued WARN Act notices on Monday for nearly 150 layoffs in Oregon, as Columbia Distributing prepares to potentially take over certain wine and spirits distribution rights from RNDC across Oregon and Washington.

Perfect Purée Acquires Strongwater, Expands Premium Bar Ingredients Portfolio Perfect Purée Acquires Strongwater, Expands Premium Bar Ingredients Portfolio

Perfect Purée Acquires Strongwater, Expands Premium Bar Ingredients Portfolio

by Ferron Salniker,

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, a leading producer of premium fruit products for culinary and beverage professionals, is expanding into the elevated bar ingredients category with its acquisition of Strongwater, the Colorado-based maker of craft bitters, mixers and functional beverages.

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Spritz Society Bets the Brand on The Skinny Spritz Spritz Society Bets the Brand on The Skinny Spritz

Spritz Society Bets the Brand on The Skinny Spritz

by Ferron Salniker,

After the diet culture of the 2000s propelled the commercialization of the skinny margarita, can the better-for-you trends of the 2020s do the same for the skinny spritz? One brand is betting on it.

Taste Radio: How Ripi Landed Whole Foods & Target In Its First 15 Months Taste Radio: How Ripi Landed Whole Foods & Target In Its First 15 Months

Taste Radio: How Ripi Landed Whole Foods & Target In Its First 15 Months

by BevNET.com Staff,

Breaking into a crowded grocery category takes more than a great product – it takes a brand shoppers can’t ignore. In this episode, Ian Tecklin, the founder and CEO of chef-driven frozen pasta brand Ripi, explains why he made brand identity and packaging a core investment from day one and how it helped the company secure nationwide launches at Whole Foods and Target within its first 15 months.