Liquid I.V. Acquired by Unilever
After several years of sustained growth, powdered hydration mix brand Liquid I.V. has been acquired by international CPG giant Unilever for an undisclosed fee, the company announced today.
UPSY Announces Official Brand Launch of Premium Organic CBD Products
Wellness brand UPSY announces the official launch of its brand, including a line of premium, organic CBD products made from USA-grown hemp.
Nielsen: Monster Growing, Category Growing Faster
An increase in promotional pricing and strong sales for sugar-free Monster Zero Ultra and coffee-based Java Monster helped Monster Beverage Corp. build substantial volume growth over recent weeks, according to an analysis of Nielsen U.S. channel data through August 22, 2020 by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
True Nopal Cactus Water Expands Distribution to 1,780 Walmart Stores
True Nopal Ventures LLC, the organic, natural plant based health and wellness brand and the innovator of the cactus water category has announced its expanded distribution within Walmart stores.
Review: Brew Dr. Kombucha Tranquil with CBD
Announced in July, Brew Dr. Kombucha’s latest product launch is also its first to include CBD. The Tranquil line includes three flavors in 14 oz. glass bottles: Ginger, Berries and Herbs, all of which contain 25 mg of CBD.
Jones Soda Turns Bottles Into 2-Minute Voter Registration Tools in Collaboration With Non-Partisan Voter Participation Center
Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, is putting voter registration tools into customers’ hands – literally – with voting-themed labels featuring QR codes taking citizens directly to a registration site.
BOS Brands Launches BOS Shots, Functional Rooibos-Based Health Shots
BOS Brands, the makers of the much-loved BOS organic rooibos Iced Tea, has launched a new range of functional rooibos-based health shots.
Diageo Announces 2020 Special Releases Collection
Diageo is delighted to unveil the 2020 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection, inspired by the globally celebrated theme, ‘Rare by Nature’.
Taste Radio Ep. 225: How The Founder Of Stacy’s Pita Chips Went From Struggling To Find Laundry Quarters To A Quarter-Billion Dollar Exit
Stacy Madison, founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips, shared essential lessons learned from building her company, including those that she’s applying to her latest venture, BeBold, a refrigerated energy bar brand. She explained why having a “nothing to lose” attitude was key during her early days as an entrepreneur, the most significant mistake in building Stacy’s Pita Chips and the altruistic reason that she decided to get back into the packaged food industry.
Wheyward Spirit Launches Whey Based Spirit
Wheyward Spirit, the sustainably-sourced whey spirit created by Founder and CEO, Emily Darchuk, has announced the launch of their premier liquor brand.
Swoon Launches Zero Sugar Lemonade Line
Swoon, a New York-based maker of zero sugar cocktail mixers and syrups, is stepping into the ready-to-drink sector with the launch of a sugar free lemonade line this month. The new line is available in three flavors: Classic Lemonade, Pink Lemonade (made with strawberries) and Half & Half (made with tea).
Gallery: August’s New Products
As summer comes to a close, brands are already gearing up for the fall season. SToK, Chobani and Brew Dr rolled out limited edition products featuring autumnal spices this month, while new milks from Borden look to capture the classic flavors of fall state fairs. Check out the gallery for this month’s notable releases, including multiserves from Loco and Made Coffee and new wellness shots from BOS and Dose.
Watershed Distillery to Release New Limited Anniversary Bourbon
Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon, a limited release bourbon expression from Watershed Distillery, is slated to release on September 19, 2020, at Watershed Distillery’s Columbus based bottle shop.
Garrison Brothers Distillery Expands West Coast Distribution Partnerships
Garrison Brothers Distillery is excited to announce an expansion of distribution partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) together with Young’s Market Company (Young’s) to include Washington, effective immediately, and California starting September 1, 2020.