From national distribution to failed innovation to keto-driven disruption, it’s all in a decade’s work for Buddha Brands’ co-founders Chris Magnone and Mark Cigos, who we profile in this episode of Taste Radio. We also sat down with Jen Ballen and Joe Magliano, the co-founders of Otherworld Foods, an upstart brand that aligns locally sourced and upcycled ingredients with nostalgia-inspired products.
Redemption Whiskey released the latest addition to the brand’s Specialty Series: Redemption Cognac Cask Finish. To create this limited-edition offering, Redemption collaborated with Ferrand Cognac – one of the world’s most revered Cognac houses – to finish the award-winning High Rye Bourbon in Cognac casks.
Just in time for whiskey weather and gift giving season, 291 Colorado Whiskey announces the return of three unique whiskeys - 291 Bad Guy Colorado Whiskey, 291 HR (High Rye) Colorado Bourbon Whiskey and 291 Colorado M (Maple) Whiskey.
The Lost Explorer Mezcal, the multi-award-winning, sustainably crafted mezcal, reinforces its commitment to sustainability and economic growth within Oaxaca with the announcement of three impact projects supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Energy brands find their footing in multi-format portfolios with new 16 oz. and 12 oz. offerings from established brands; Snapple drops "Diet" and adds new elemental SKUs; Coke unveils a slate of new innovations across its brand portfolio.
This Fall, there will be a new, must-try cocktail mixer on the market. Bloomers Frozen Drinks (BFD) is excited to announce their first on the market full line of CBD cocktail mixers.
Purpose Tea announced the hiring of Todd Allison to join the executive team as the brand’s first Chief Growth Officer. Allison, a military veteran and Air Force Academy graduate, brings more than 15 years of CPG sales and brand management leadership to Purpose Tea.
KeHE Distributors, one of the largest and most respected grocery and natural distributors in North America, unveiled its 16th distribution center this October in Goodyear, Arizona. The new center supports more than 270 jobs in the Greater Phoenix area.
CENTR Brands Corp. announced that Florida’s ABC Fine Wines & Spirits now sells CENTR and CENTR Sugar Free statewide. ABC started with one store in Orlando in 1936 – today it has more than 123 stores across the state of Florida from the Florida Panhandle to Miami.
During the month of October, Once Upon A Coconut, a premium coconut water brand with a purpose, will be donating 15% of the proceeds from the sale of each special “Pink” Edition Case of Pure (12-pack) sold on OnceUponACoconut.com to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
BIOLYTE – the world’s first physician formulated, multi-use “IV in a bottle” – holds a particular cause near and dear to its heart: breast cancer awareness. Developed by Atlanta anesthesiologist Dr. Luther “Trey” Rollins and currently led by his daughter, CEO Jesslyn Rollins, there is more to BIOLYTE’s story.
Nirvana Water Sciences Corp. (“Nirvana”), welcomes the opportunity to introduce its proprietary muscle wellness infused functional bottled spring water to the participants of Sea Otter Classic, the world’s premier cycling festival, in Monterey, California.
Once Upon A Coconut has appointed Emilie Fritz Veloso, a veteran in the coconut water industry, as Strategy & Social Equity Advisor + Board Member, where she will be assisting with purpose-driven, product and marketing initiatives.
In 2019, Day One was initially positioned to be a leading beverage brand for Genius Fund, a multimillion dollar startup that aimed to become a multibillion dollar leader in the California cannabis market. Now, under new ownership, Day One is relaunching, announcing this week plans to enter retail in seven states as well as resuming online direct-to-consumer sales.
