Survey: Food Industry Makes Progress on Diversity with Room to Improve

After last year’s reckoning on racial injustice across America prompted a look into widespread inequity within the food and beverage industry, companies appear to be making progress on their diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) goals, according to a new study by Deloitte Insights and FMI - The Food Industry Association last month.

Essentia Water Goes Big With First-Of-Its-Kind 2 Gallon Offering

Essentia Water introduced the first-ever, large format offering of its ionized alkaline water – the Essentia Water 2 Gallon Box. Developed in response to increased consumer demand for larger format options, the 2 Gallon Box does not compromise on taste or hydration and is a more sustainable alternative to single-use bottles.

CarobWay Explores The Hidden Gems of Carob, Sustainably

FoodTech and agriTech start-up CarobWay, Ltd. is bringing carob from the Bible to the modern table as a super-nutritious, highly sustainable food crop. The company cultivates locally grown carob trees to boost carob-based product development.

Taste Radio: The Keys To Influencer Marketing Helped Unlock This New ‘Society’

Ben Soffer, the Instagram celebrity behind @boywithnojob, discussed the development of his upstart wine-based cocktail brand Spritz Society, how his expertise in influencer marketing helped shape the brand’s vision and business strategy, why authenticity is a common theme in everything he does and how he got up to speed as a first-time beverage entrepreneur.

Pernod Ricard Supports The IUCN’s “Agriculture and Land Health Initiative”

On the occasion of the CEO Summit, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank and Bruno Oberle, Director General of the IUCN, Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, announced a new partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Taste Radio: How Do You Make It ‘Pop’ On TikTok? And, Why A Flamin’ Hot Drink Has Us Divided.

In this episode, the hosts discussed recent headlines on BevNET and NOSH, including how prebiotic soda brand Poppi leveraged its presence on TikTok in support of a recent $13.5 million round of capital, why MTN DEW’s limited-edition Flamin’ Hot variety works (whether we like it or not) and the potential pitfalls of brand positioned as a better-for-you Hot Pocket.

CANTEEN Spirits Debuts Gin Spritz Line

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Ready-to-drink cocktail company CANTEEN Spirits announced today that it is launching the newest innovation in its growing portfolio, CANTEEN Gin Spritz. CANTEEN Spirits brands include CANTEEN, a…

Sunwink Expands to Wegmans, Sprouts, Thrive Market and More

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, Sunwink announces an aggressive national retail distribution expansion as the brand will imminently land on hundreds of shelves in Wegmans, Sprouts, and Natural Grocers locations across…

New Hope Answers Expo East Questions on Safety, Attendance Levels

As questions over safety and buyer attendance continue to linger less than a month before the event begins, media platform and event producer New Hope hosted a virtual Q&A session today to address concerns regarding its upcoming Natural Products Expo East trade show.