Watershed Distillery Releases World’s First Bourbon Finished in Nocino Barrels
In addition to its annual release of Barrel Aged Nocino this season, Ohio’s Watershed Distillery is debuting Nocino Finished Bourbon on December 4.
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Grain & Barrel Spirits Launches Chicken Cock Master Distiller’s Pick
Grain & Barrel Spirits has introduced Chicken Cock Master Distiller’s Pick, a 15-year-old limited-edition Barrel Proof release, just in time for the holiday season.
Monster Hydro Super Sport Re-signs Tiger Woods
Monster Hydro Super Sport – Monster Energy’s latest performance hybrid drink that quenches thirst and offers superior hydration – has re-signed PGA legend and Hydro Super Sport athlete Tiger Woods.…
Reed’s: Net Sales Improve in Q3 as Company Tightens Spending
Ginger beer maker Reed’s reported 21% increase in net sales to $10.6 million in the third quarter, according to the company’s latest earnings report, setting the company on track to project 19% growth for the year.
Koia Innovation Wave Continues with Fruit Smoothie Launch
With its third line launch of the year -- a set of low-sugar fruit smoothies which are rolling out at retail now -- plant-based beverage maker Koia is seeking to grow its presence in the cold case. The Koia Smoothie line is available in four flavors: Magic Mango, Rise & Shine, Straw-nana Dream and Tropical Passion.
Klersun Increases Production Capacity with Facility Expansion
PORTLAND, Ore. — Klersun today announced that it’s expanding its processing facility to 15,000 square feet. The expansion will have a processing capability of 12,000 kg of distillate per month…
Smart Cups ‘Refresher’ Launch Aims to Build Brand, Showcase Tech
As the first in a slate of new products set to arrive over the next 18 months, Smart Cups’ Refreshers line -- which launched online today -- is set to help the company drive home its core message with a wider target demographic.
Gadot Biochemical Industries Upgrades Minerals to Address Chlorate Concerns in Infant Food Formulations
HAIFA BAY, Israel – Israel-based Gadot Biochemical Industries has recently completed the development of a manufacturing process to make special grades of Tri Potassium Citrate (TPC) and Tri Sodium Citrate…
Category Close-Up: Plant-Based Milks and Creamers – Expert Analysis
In this episode of Category Close-Up, we’ll be exploring the plant-based milk and creamer category from a variety of perspectives, starting today with our Expert Analysis panel discussion. Over the course of an hour, we’ll hear how this rapidly evolving space is presenting both opportunities and challenges to distributors, retailers and brands, as well as how the overall market dynamics and trends are shaping the outlook for industry analysts and investment bankers.
RAIN Water Company Launches Mountain Spring Water in Recyclable Aluminum Bottles
As plastic bottles become one of the major contributors of plastic waste in the world, some companies are doing their part in minimizing this problem. One of those is RAIN…
Live to Give Partners with Combat Flip Flops, GORUCK, SOLEDIER SOCKS and Chive Charities
DALLAS – Live to Give, a veteran-founded beverage company, announced today its Nominate a Veteran Campaign in collaboration with four brands built on the premise of giving back: Combat Flip…
Taste Radio Ep. 232: How Sarah Frey Won Over Walmart On The Way To Over $1 Billion In Sales
Sarah Frey, founder & CEO of Frey Farms, spoke about how she engineered her company’s remarkable turnaround despite having no formal business training, how she identified and utilized advantages her company had over larger competitors and how she navigated Walmart’s corporate culture. She also discussed how consumers’ relationship with food has evolved during the Covid era and what she’s learned about building a beverage brand.
Japanese Tea Brand Juroku Cha Launches in U.S.
Torrance, Calif. — Asahi Soft Drink Ltd, a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings which is a global alcoholic, beverage and food business group, is thrilled to announce the U.S. availability…
After Raising $85M, NotCo launches Milk Alternative Before Turning to Food
NotMilk will debut in Whole and 2% Reduced Fat varieties, which will retail for $4.99 for a 64 oz. carton. Like NotCo’s other products, the milk was developed by matching the animal proteins found in traditional milk to their “ideal replacement” among “thousands” of plant-based ingredients.