Butterfly Picks Up Orgain to Compliment Bolthouse

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly last week announced its acquisition of a majority stake in “clean” protein brand Orgain. The deal is Butterfly’s fifth investment and second in beverage, following the purchase of fresh juice focused Bolthouse Farms earlier this year.

Monster: Q3 Net Sales Grow Despite Lukewarm North American Business

Despite declines in its North American business, Monster Energy Corp. saw net sales grow by double digits during the third quarter, the company announced in an earnings report yesterday. Speaking with investors during an earnings call, Monster vice chairman and president Hilton Schlosberg reported that net sales grew 11.6% to $1.13 billion, up from $1.02 billion in the third quarter of last year.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 59: The ‘Slightly Out Of Control’ Growth Strategy

James McMaster, the CEO of Huel, a fast-growing brand of nutritionally complete meal replacement powders and RTD beverages, spoke about how the company manages sales and distribution in 80 countries, the challenges that come with rapid expansion and why formal referral programs are central to its consumer acquisition strategy.

Spirits Gallery: Fall’s New Gins and Tequilas

In this gallery, we highlight a handful of notable new spirits releases in the categories, including two Extra Añejo tequilas (including PATRON's limited edition, oldest-ever release), Bently Heritage's take on new world gin and the debut of zero-alcohol Monday Gin.  

Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. Launches Brandy Old Fashioned

Plain Spoke Cocktail Co., the Midwest-based canned cocktail company, has announced the launch of its newest cocktail, Brandy Old Fashioned. This is the fourth canned cocktail in its portfolio, along with Moscow Mule, Bourbon Smash and Mojito.

Heaven Hill Brands Closes Black Velvet Acquisition

Heaven Hill Brands, the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier completed the acquisition of Black Velvet Canadian Whisky, the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the world, and the historic Black Velvet Distilling facility in Lethbridge, Canada, from Constellation Brands Inc.

Coca-Cola Announces Launch of AHA Sparkling Water

The Coca-Cola Company today announced the launch of sparkling water brand AHA, signaling its intention to seriously compete in the rapidly growing zero-calorie sparkling water category.

Review: Sunshine Sparkling Energy Water

Announced at Natural Products Expo East 2019, Sunshine Sparkling Energy Water is a new zero-calorie line extension that complements the company’s flagship line of energy drinks. Sparkling Energy Water features three flavors, including Citrus Lime, Pomegranate Acai and Lotus Pear.

Heaven’s Door Announces Bootleg Series Release

Heaven's Door Spirits, which produces an ever-evolving collection of American whiskeys in collaboration with Bob Dylan, announces the first expression of its limited edition Bootleg Series, a rare 26-year old whisky finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak barrels.

STōK Releases Veterans Day Limited-Edition Packaging

As a brand that stands for bold passions and actions, STōK Cold Brew Coffee is proud to show its support this Veterans Day with limited-edition camo packaging on its 48 oz. Protein Espresso product.