Taste Radio: Why Staying ‘Fiercely Independent’ Helped Amy’s Kitchen Become A $600M Brand

Amy’s Kitchen co-founders Andy and Rachel Berliner spoke about how they’ve maintained their vision and focus for the prepared food brand over the years, how a retirement-aged accountant became the company’s most significant hire, why they are extremely patient when it comes to new product development and why their happiness has never been tied to financial gain.

Kali Uchis Stars In New 1800 Cristalino Tequila Campaign

1800 Tequila, the world’s most-awarded tequila line, debuts a cinematographic campaign for new 1800 Cristalino Tequila, displaying two GRAMMY-winners: singer-songwriter and brand ambassador Kali Uchis and director Jenn Nkiru

Report: Growth Accelerates In The Specialty Food And Beverage Industry Despite The Pandemic

The growth of the specialty food industry over the past year was primarily driven by products used for at-home cooking and baking as consumers looked to make easy meals and indulgent treats as lockdowns carried into the new year. In a recent report published by the Specialty Food Association (SFA) with research from SPINS and IRI, the SFA predicts that these categories will continue to lead growth in the industry as cooking at home becomes more habitual to consumers.

Nielsen: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Remain ‘Broadly Elevated’

As the industry continues to lap last year’s heightened pandemic-driven retail sales, non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “broadly elevated” in the two-week period ending June 19, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Review: Quokka Brew

Quokka Brew is a ready-to-drink coffee beverage that is positioned as offering a “jitterless” drinking experience. The product presently comes in an 8 oz can in a single variety, Vanilla Oat Milk Latte.

Sorel Liqueur Relaunches This Summer

Sorel Liqueur, a modern twist on a Caribbean classic, announces its relaunch following an investment from the Uncle Nearest Venture Fund. The recently established $50 million fund is intended to help Black-owned companies achieve their goals in the competitive spirits market.

Waterdrop Opens First U.S. Retail Location

Following its U.S. debut online earlier this spring, European “micro drink” brand Waterdrop has opened its first domestic retail location in Miami.

PepsiCo Produces Novel PET Packaging Made By Enzymes

The promise of endlessly recycled PET plastic is one step closer, as the Consortium – Carbios, L’Oréal, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe – announces the successful production of the world’s first food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic.

Sipsmith Gin Launches Strawberry Smash Limited Edition Gin

Sipsmith London, the Official Gin Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, announces the U.S. release of Sipsmith Strawberry Smash, a premium limited-edition gin handcrafted in celebration of partnership between the two British icons.