Zevia Closes $200M Financing, Plans Global Expansion

Zevia, a maker of stevia-sweetened zero calorie beverages, announced today it has closed a $200 million minority investment by Canadian firm Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). According to Zevia CEO and chairman Paddy Spence, the new financing will support a global expansion strategy in the coming year.

Mingle Mocktails Adds Three Regions of Whole Foods

Philadelphia, Pa. — Mingle Mocktails has expanded its presence in the Northeast with Whole Foods Market stores throughout the North-Atlantic, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New…

Sprouts and L.A. Libations Partner to Pilot New Beverage Brands

Sprouts Farmers Market has aligned with L.A. Libations to test emerging, better-for-you brands in California as part of an ongoing partnership that will feature products in the beverage incubator’s SoCal Incubation Program (SIP), the retailer announced this week.

Fresh Victor Now Available at Schnucks in Missouri

San Francisco, Calif. — Fresh Victor, a line of cold-pressed juice-based mixers for making craft cocktails and mocktails, announces availability at Schnucks stores throughout Missouri. The seven flavors come in…

Búho Aims for Better-For-You Mexican Soda With Prebiotic Pivot

Driven by consumer trends and tightening restrictions around product labeling in Meixco, soda brand Buho has taken on a complete line reformulation of its eight flavors which takes it into the realm of functionality with the addition of plant-based prebiotic fibers.

The Martin Bauer Group Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary

SECAUCUS, N.J. – The Martin Bauer Group stands for delicious and high quality natural products. Our founder, Martin Bauer, was fascinated by botanicals. 90 years ago, he sowed a visionary…

ROOT Crafted Rolls Out Into Florida Retail Market

Bethlehem, Pa.  – ROOT Crafted, an award-winning, woman-owned organic cocktail mixer company, is proud to announce Wynn’s Market in Naples, Fla. will carry four of the company’s most popular flavors;…

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 107: Why Successful Innovation Begins With The Consumer

In this episode, we’re joined by Francesco Amodeo, the president and co-founder of Don Ciccio & Figli, an acclaimed distiller of handcrafted Italian herbal liqueurs and ready-to-drink cocktails based in Washington, D.C. Within our expansive interview, Amodeo explained why obsession has been key to the company’s success and how brands can adopt a modern approach to a legacy category.

Flawsome! Releases New ‘Treasure Chest’ Sampling Box

Flawsome! has released an innovative ‘Treasure Chest’ sampling box to create deeper brand experience with existing buyers and introducing new buyers to the brands sustainable and ethical values. The box…

People Moves: Giannuzzi Group Renamed Giannuzzi Lewendon

Giannuzzi Group, LLP, a New York-based law firm focused on the food and beverage industry, has renamed itself Giannuzzi Lewendon, LLP effective January 1 reflecting founding partner Ryan Lewendon; also Mad Tasty Names Kyle Simon as Director of Supply Chain and Operations and The Coca-Cola Company to Cut 2,200 Jobs.