Taste Radio Ep. 217: You Might Be Surprised By Jon Taffer’s Take On ‘Rescuing’ Bars and Brands

Bar Rescue host/producer Jon Taffer discussed several timely topics, including how bar owners can persevere in the Covid era and what he views as the elements of a successful brand. He also discussed the genesis and growth of his Taffer’s Mixologist brand, the importance of authenticity in leveraging his fame and celebrity and why he’s personally involved in buyer meetings and sales visits.

Food and Beverage Shared Workspace Opens in Chicago’s West Loop

CoLaboratory, Chicago’s newest shared workspace exclusively created to streamline innovation and foster collaboration for food and beverage companies announces its opening today in the West Loop, the center of the city’s dining scene.

Get Drinks Delivered Surpasses 1,000 Merchants

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Singapore Approves SweeGen’s Rebs D and E

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Goldman: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Still Strong

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Fabrizia Spirits Introduces Italian Breeze Canned Cocktail

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CPG Partners Cut Ties With CrossFit After CEO Tweet

CrossFit saw several of its food and beverage brand partners end their affiliation with the fitness brand over the last 24 hours in response to a tweet by founder and CEO Greg Glassman about racism and public health.

Super Coffee Enters Plant-Based Beverage Space with New Launches

Kitu Life Super Coffee announced today its first steps into the rising plant-based beverage space with a coffee and a creamer, both made with pea protein, launching nationwide this month. The new flavors include Coconut Mocha Super Coffee, which contains 200 mg of caffeine, 10 grams of protein and 90 calories per 11 oz. can, and French Vanilla Super Creamer.

ShineWater Debuts New Look

Founded by a physician as a healthier alternative to high sugar beverages, ShineWater is hyped to announce the launch of their fresh, hip new look to match the bold vibrant flavors inside the bottle.  

Build Fast Formula Launches New DRINKHACK Supplement

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