Review: Oath
Oath is a new line of organic plant-based protein smoothies made with an oat milk base and sweetened with apple fiber. Each 12 oz. bottle contains 15-16 grams of protein and 5-10 grams of fiber, depending on the SKU.
Mooala Closes $8.3M Series A Round
Plant-based dairy maker Mooala announced today it has raised $8.3 million in a Series A financing round led by Sweat Equities. The round brings the three-year-old brand’s total funding to more than $13 million. The round also includes additional financing from M3 Ventures, which led Mooala’s $5 million seed round last year.
American Beverage Association Announces Election of Members to Board of Directors
The American Beverage Association (ABA) has announced the election of members to its Board of Directors.
Beverage Veterans Join CBD Brand Ojai Energetics
Upstart CBD brand Ojai Energetics has added two beverage industry veterans to its management team, with former Coke executive Tom Hicks coming on as COO and Jim Tonkin joining the company’s advisory board.
Station Introduces Cascara Sparkling Iced Teas
Station, best known for its lineup of canned Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, has expanded outside of RTD coffee with a line of Cascara Sparkling Iced Teas.
Teatulia Organic Tea Soda Expands to the East Coast
Fans of a healthier alternative to conventional soda can now find Teatulia’s Organic Tea Soda on the shelves of leading retailers on the East Coast (Wegmans, The Fresh Market, Earth Fare) and in its home Rocky Mountain region (Natural Grocers and Lucky’s Markets in Colorado).
Aluminum Bottled Water Brand Surfwater Announces Launch
Surfwater, a new 100% recyclable aluminum bottled water company, has officially launched out of San Diego. Inspired by its SoCal roots, Surfwater expertly and effortlessly embodies the California lifestyle.
Industry Responds to USDA Hemp Guidelines
The USDA last week added its interim final rule for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program to the Federal Register. As the guidelines are implemented, hemp industry leaders reacted with a mix of relief, excitement and hope for a future of regulated cannabis food and drink products.
Putnam Single Malt Whiskey is Now “Bottled in Bond”
Boston Harbor Distillery, Boston’s premier whiskey distillery, located at the Port on Boston Harbor in the Neponset/Dorchester section of Boston, proudly announced today that it has released their ‘bottled-in-bond’ Putnam New England Single Malt Whiskey.
Review: GT’s Aqua Kefir
GT’s Aqua Kefir is a six-SKU line of water kefir beverages that are positioned as “sparkling probiotic drinks.” While these products aren’t kombucha, which GT’s is obviously known for, they might be the company’s most mainstream offerings to date.
The GlenDronach Announces Two New Limited-Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky Expressions
The GlenDronach has announced the release of two highly-anticipated bottlings which speak to the historic distillery’s mastery of Sherry cask maturation – The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8 and The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993.
Sweet Reason Announces Hires of JW Fischer and Hal Kravitz
CBD-infused beverage brand, Sweet Reason Beverage Co., has formally announced the appointments of beverage industry veterans JW Fischer as VP of Sales, and Hal Kravitz as Advisor.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 58: The Path From Niche To Mainstream
In this episode, we’re joined by Kelly Heekin and Ben Schmidt, the co-founders of Hoist, a brand of hydration beverages developed to be a more palatable version of Pedialyte. They discussed their strategy for mainstreaming a niche concept, why “staying power and the ability to adapt” have been critical to Hoist’s development and how they communicated their vision to stakeholders.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Releases Limited-Edition 3D Printed Sneakers
Bulleit takes its latest Frontier Works project to Dallas as the next stop on its national tour collaborating with leaders in technology, art and mixology to reimagine the bar experience with an immersive 3D printed drinks and sneaker exhibition.