WSET Announces Michelle Brampton as New CEO
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the leading global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications, has appointed Michelle Brampton as its new CEO. Michelle will join WSET on…
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Hennessy Launches First Ever $226k+ NFT Collection via BlockBar
Maison Hennessy is proud to announce its first-ever NFTs in partnership with BlockBar.com, featuring Hennessy·8, a blend crafted to honor a time of transition. In 2017, the Maison’s 7th-generation Master…
Black-Owned Victor George Spirits Acquires Majority Stake in Palm Beach Distillery
Black-owned Victor George Spirits (VGS) announced they have closed on a deal to buy an equity stake in Palm Beach Distillery (PBD). Palm Beach Distillery is located at 1142 Okeechobee…
Casa Del Sol Tequila Announces New Senior Sales Appointments
Casa Del Sol tequila has announced the appointments of industry veterans Clarissa Clark as Senior Vice President of Sales, and Brian Condon as Senior Vice President of Distribution Operations. Clark…
NADI Converts to Solar Energy at Rosehip Juice Factory in Georgia
NADI is thrilled to announce that its new rosehip juice production factory near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi will run entirely on solar energy, which reduces carbon dioxide, saves tons…
Jefferies: Monster Energy’s Continued Bev-Alc Interest Revealed in Job Postings
Financial services firm Jefferies web sleuthed several job posts over the last year that point to Monster “prudently building expertise in the alc space, incl. alc strategy (innovation) and regulatory affairs *bev alc. experience ‘a must.’).”
Lifeway Announces “3.0” Strategic Plan Following Return to Growth
In 2018, fermented dairy brand Lifeway announced the beginning of “Lifeway 2.0,” a strategic revitalization plan to invigorate growth and expand the brand internationally. Now, speaking today at the virtual 2022 ICR Conference, CEO Julie Smolyansky said the goals of the plan have been achieved and the company is now beginning a new phase: “Lifeway 3.0.”
Harmless Harvest Vet Guilbert Takes on New Mission: Energy Drinks
Positioned to compete directly with Bang, C4 and the range of other high-caffeine energy drinks that have emerged from the supplement space over the last several years, Echelon packs its muscular, 300mg caffeine formula into an 8.4 oz. slim can in three flavors, each with a spicy kick: Yuzu Cayenne, Berry Habanero and Watermelon Thai.
Foxtrot Raises $100M for Expansion
FoxTrot thinks convenience stores and corner markets need a makeover, and now it’s got more cash to make that a reality. The retailer announced today that it has raised $100M to help expand into new markets and to invest into its ecommerce business.
Sunwink Launches Plant-Powered Powders At Target Locations Nationwide
San Francisco – Sunwink, the female-founded plant-powered wellness company, is today announcing a brick and mortar retail expansion with Target as its line of Superfood Powders debuts at Target stores…
SOLÉ Natural Mineral Water Appoints Cascadia Managing Brands as Worldwide Director of Sales and Marketing
SOLÉ Natural Italian Mineral Water, a premium Italian mineral water brand comprised of three distinctively bottled SOLÉ lines, has announced a partnership Cascadia Managing Brands. Cascadia Managing Brands is a…
Taste Radio: Most People Don’t Know ‘Jack.’ Annie Ryu Is Planning To Change That.
Jack & Annie’s founder/CEO Annie Ryu spoke about her initial vision to support farming communities in India by incentivizing production of jackfruit, how she began building the company while still an undergraduate student at Harvard, how Jack & Annie’s is positioned within a competitive set for plant-based meat and what she’s learned about entrepreneurship and the value of persistence.
Honeydrop’s New Media Group to Premiere ‘Save the Bees’ Documentary at Mammoth Film Festival
Malibu, Calif. – Honeydrop, a lifestyle health and wellness brand offering consumers the benefits of raw honey infused in premium products, today announced that the short documentary produced by their…
For No&Low Brands, Dry January Marketing Evolving
For brands in the burgeoning no-and-low space, the opportunity to build messaging around Dry January is clear. And as the movement has evolved, so have the approaches those brands are taking to drive eyes to the category, both during the month, and beyond.