Alongside healthcare, financial services and software companies, dozens of food and beverage brands were ranked on Inc.’s annual 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the United States. Released today, the 2021 list features an array of companies with a direct-to-consumer focus, highlighting the pandemic’s lasting impact on consumer shopping habits.
Amidst the release of Q2 earnings reports, Reed's faces supply chain challenges, while Zevia posts its best-ever sales quarter. Elsewhere, Laird Superfood sees changes behind the scenes as president/CEO Paul Hodge steps down.
BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. (“BioSteel”) marked another milestone in its mission to provide Clean. Healthy. Hydration. to the world, announcing a multi-year sponsorship as The Official Sports Drink of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Fresh off his title defense for the middleweight belt in the UFC, Israel Adesanya has partnered with Kill Cliff to become the first UFC fighter to have his own energy drink with a major brand. Tekilla Kiwi is the latest innovative flavor in Kill Cliff’s powerhouse IGNITE product line that packs 150mg of clean green tea caffeine with a sugar free blend of B-Vitamins and Electrolytes.
Corralejo Tequila, imported by Infinium Spirits, released its limited-edition 25th Anniversary Extra Añejo Tequila, a tribute to 250 years of tequila-making tradition and 25 years of Corralejo Tequila, a brand built on Mexican history and culture. There are only 1,600 bottles available of this rare liquid, aged five years in Templeton Rye Whiskey Barrels.
This week we’re joined by Teresa Tsou and Jeff Martin, co-founders of Pipsnacks, which markets classic salty snacks made with a base of heirloom corn. The pair spoke about the brand’s unique positioning, how they navigated a tumultuous funding round and a key partnership that has boosted its innovation strategy.
Sagamore Spirit introduced its first-ever line of ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails in three vibrant flavors: Black-Eyed Rye, Honey Paloma, and Lemon Tea Fizz.
GT’s Living Foods, the #1best-selling and most-loved kombucha brand in the world, has launched two newSYNERGY flavors, now available nationwide in its continued mission to share the gift of Kombucha with the world.
Western Spirits entered the flavored malt beverage space with the release of Ten Ball Cocktails, its first line of ready-to-drink beverages, available in select markets.
Waterloo Sparkling Water, known for its authentic fruit-inspired flavors and lively carbonation, is excited to announce its Sippin’ Different Festival Ticket Giveaway Series to premier music festivals coast to coast. Fueled by the overwhelming fan response to its giveaway to Chicago’s popular Lollapalooza Music Festival, Waterloo is expanding to a series of Festival Ticket Giveaways, starting with two events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Copal Tree Distillery, the makers of award-winning, single estate Copalli Rum have expanded the release of the unique Copalli Cacao in the United States.
Heimat New York, a New-York based maker of seasonal, award-winning craft liqueurs, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of an Elderflower liqueur. Crafted using hand picked flowers from a Hudson Valley farm, the liqueur is a more fragrant, less sweet alternative to traditional Elderflower liqueurs and only produced once a year when the flowers are at their peak blossom.
Oatly announced today Q2 revenue of $146.2 million, up 53.3% year-over-year in its first earnings report as a public company. Global foodservice sales accounted for 33.2% of revenue in the quarter, compared to 21.6% in the same period last year.
For four generations, the famed González family has produced exceptional tequila. The family’s latest limited-edition offering, El Mayor Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged, continues their honored and extraordinary tequila-making tradition.
