Ripple Vodka Launches Indiegogo Campaign

New Jersey-based RIPPLE VODKA has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo July 2nd as a means of becoming the world’s most environmentally-oriented and socially conscious vodka brand. It is seeking to raise $48,000 from the crowdfund. 

Freeland Spirits Now Available in Illinois, Florida, and New York

Freeland Spirits announces distribution in Illinois, Florida, and New York through new relationships with online retailer Spirit Hub in Illinois (with H2Vino in the distributor role) and online distributor LibDib in Florida and New York. Freeland is Oregon’s only craft distillery owned and operated by women. 

High Brew Charts New Course With Packaging Revamp

The business is much more complex than when David Smith founded High Brew in a moment of inspiration while on a sailing trip with his family. But the brand is returning to its core elements once again to find a new visual identity aimed at organizing its growing product portfolio and standing out in an increasingly crowded coffee set.

ShineWater Expands Distribution With Publix

ShineWater, one of the country’s fastest-growing physician-developed brands, is riding the wave of rapid growth and success with Publix in the Southeast United States.

Review: Health-Ade Booch Pop

With the launch of Booch Pop, Health-Ade is the latest in the growing ranks of kombucha brands that have released shelf stable offerings. The line, which is launching on Amazon in 12 ounce cans, features three flavors: Pom-Berry, Ginger Fizz and Lemon+Lime.

Phocus Launches Cola-Flavored Sparkling Water

Continuing to lead the functional sparkling water category, Clear/Cut Phocus (Phocus) is putting sugary soda on notice by taking over the only thing it had left - cola.

Aura Bora Debuts at Whole Foods

Aura Bora is now available on shelves in the Rocky Mountain region of Whole Foods Market. The herbal sparkling water brand will be sold in all 32 Whole Foods locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Kansas, and Missouri.

Goldthread Launches New Berry Power Plant-Based Tonic

Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics, the company founded by clinical herbalist, ethnobotanist, and licensed acupuncturist William Siff, announced they will expand their innovative and health-enhancing line of functional tonics with the adaptogen focused Berry Power.

Taste Radio Ep. 221: This Is How Innovative Concepts Become Top Brands

This special episode of Taste Radio features highlights from interviews with six entrepreneurs who joined us on Taste Radio during the first half of 2020. Our guests include Siete Family Foods co-founder and CEO Miguel Garza; Nick & Elyse Oleksak, the co-founders of Bantam Bagels; Miyoko’s founder and CEO Miyoko Schinner; Ben Van Leeuwen, the co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream; Orgain founder and CEO Andrew Abraham; and Gail Becker, the founder and CEO of Caulipower.