Boxed Water Sells To Private Investment Group
Boxed Water is Better was acquired last week by Nyrad, LLC in a quiet transaction for one of the early players in non-plastic packaged water.
FTC: Southern Glazer’s Charges Independent Stores Up to 67% More Than Chain Retailers
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (SGWS) has consistently charged independent retailers as much as 12% to 67% more than national and regional chains for the same products, according to newly unsealed redactions in the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) price discrimination case against the distributor.
Oatly: Company Projects 2025 Will Be First Profitable Year as Public Company
Oatly CEO Jean-Christophe Flatin predicted that the Swedish plant milk business will have its first year of profitable growth since going public in 2025, praising the company’s efforts to improve its supply chain and overhead structure during its Q4 and full year 2024 earnings report this morning.
DISCUS: 2024 Spirit Sales Flat; RTDs and Tequila At Vodka’s Heels
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) in its annual economic briefing on Tuesday warned that the declining U.S. spirits market will likely continue to face challenges for the foreseeable future.
Hailee Steinfeld Unveils RTD Cocktail Brand Angel Margarita
Actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld is the latest celebrity seeking to make a splash in the RTD cocktail space, announcing today the launch of Angel Margarita in partnership with Jordi Zindel and Rodrigo Hernandez of Premium Beers Group.
Reviews: Liquid Death, Throne Sport Coffee, House of Cha, Dappy
In this roundup of new product reviews, we check in with a Super Bowl QB's favorite sport coffee, sip booze-free functional drinks from Dappy, enter the House of Cha and come face to face with Liquid Death's new soda-inspired sparkling waters.
Inside bWorks, The Beverage Incubator by Symrise
Seeking to take a bigger bite swig out of the U.S. beverage industry, global flavor and fragrance solutions provider Symrise announced in December the relaunch of its beverage incubator under the new bWorks brand name, pivoting to focus overall on packaged beverage development for companies of all sizes.
Coca-Cola: Volume Rebounds in Q4 Amid Headwinds
Coca-Cola closed out FY2024 with organic revenue and operating margin up in double digits driven by higher pricing and moderating volume.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Why Was Liquid Death DOA in the U.K.?
It may be making a killing in the U.S., but Liquid Death turned up DOA across the pond.
Gallery: New RTD Cocktails from Cutwater, Bartesian, Lightstrike, Sprinter
In our latest look at new RTD cocktail releases, Owl’s Brew invites comedian Chelsea Handler to spike its lemonade, Surfside goes green (with tea, that is) and Cutwater goes sweet on us with its Strawberry White Russian.
Taste Radio: ‘Cream Will Rise To The Top.’ How Emily Heintz Is Raising The Bar With Sèchey.
Emily Heintz, the founder of dynamic non-alcoholic beverage platform Sèchey, joins us for a deep dive into her vision for the company, including how Gen Z and millennial lifestyles are shaping awareness and trial, and why the founder’s voice is the most essential tool in connecting with customers.
US Spirits, Beer Advocates Brace for Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
American bev-alc suppliers are still in the crosshairs of a trade war. On Sunday, President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with the European Union, threatening to bring back policies that hit American spirits exports hard in his first term.
Athletic Brewing to Be Available in More than 100 Live Nation Venues & 4 Festivals
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer maker Athletic Brewing Company has struck a multi-year sponsorship deal with Live Nation to make its beer available in 117 concert venues and at four major music festivals.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Poppi’s Pre-Game Warm Up
This year’s pre-game show began well before Lady Gaga’s performance and no doubt the Big Game hype will bleed beyond this week as marketers work to squeeze the most out of their $8 million per 30-second ad spends.