Freshie Debuts Organic Sparkling Tequila Seltzer

Launched in Chicago and select Illinois markets in December 2020, Northbrook-based Freshie sparkling tequila seltzer (4.7% ABV) combines great taste with all organic ingredients. 

Gallery: January’s New Products

A new year means new products. In this gallery, we showcase new CBD brand launches from Molson Coors and Indeed Brewing Company, flavorful innovations in coffee creamers via International Delight, Natural Bliss and Shamrock Farms, as well as new line extensions from Chobani, Mooala and Vita Coco among other launches.

Brockmans Gin Ltd Appoints Guy Lawrence as CEO

Brockmans Gin Ltd, the privately-owned company which owns Brockmans Gin, has appointed Guy Lawrence as its CEO. Guy Lawrence joined the business one year ago as Managing Director and is taking over from co-Founder, Neil Everitt, who remains on the Board and is the Company’s largest shareholder. The company has also announced that, in 2020, Brockmans Gin secured over £4.6m of new investment. 

Drake’s Organic Spirits Announces Agency Agreement with Taco Truck Creative

Drake’s Organic Spirits, the founder of a new category of better-for-you and better-for-the-planet spirits, has announced it has selected San Diego-based Taco Truck Creative to develop a stronger brand identity and elevate awareness of Drake’s all-organic premium vodka, rum and alcohol beverage products.

Whey Out: Dairy-Based Brands Seek Plant-Powered Expansion

As consumers continue to embrace plant-based diets, the protein drink category is no exception to the growing trend towards vegan products. But as plant-based protein startups like OWYN and Koia grow, established companies that have long played in the animal-based sector are now looking to get in. This year, a number of protein drink makers -- from PepsiCo-owned CytoSport to enhanced water maker Protein2o -- are introducing new plant-based lines in a move to set the pace in an emerging market.