News

Chai Maker Dona To Spinoff RTD Sister Brand Ouli

Brooklyn, New York-based chai maker Dona is spinning off its ready-to-drink portfolio under a new brand called Ouli, a move that the company hopes will attract investors and support its long-term growth ambitions.

Taste Radio Ep. 231: Why ‘Going Right When Everyone Is Going Left’ Made Hoplark A Budding Star

Dean Eberhardt, co-founder & CEO of Hoplark, spoke about how getting fired from his own prior startup led him to a “lightbulb” moment and inspired the creation of the fast-growing hopped tea brand, his belief that he’s “a marketing textbook’s worst nightmare,” how the company has succeeded during the pandemic, and why he turned down a venture capital investment this past summer.

Sonoma Winemakers Launch Non-Alc H2O Sonoma Soft Seltzer

Sonoma, Calif. — G-Zee Brands, an innovative beverage company, has launched H2O Sonoma Soft Seltzer 0.0%, the world’s first wine-infused non-alcoholic sparkling water. These naturally delicious, premium beverages promise to…

HidrateSpark Launches Wave Electrolyte Powders

With a blend of six key electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals, Wave is available in three refreshing flavors. Wave is the perfect companion to HidrateSpark’s smart water bottles to boost healthy hydration habits and help keep consumers' daily hydration goals on track.

Almarai Company Recieves Pandemic Prepared Certification

Saudi Arabia-based Almarai Company, a leading food and beverage company and the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy operation, has become the first company in the world to achieve Pandemic Prepared Certification.

CLEAN Cause Names Former Red Bull Exec Peffer as President and CCO

Sparkling yerba mate beverage brand CLEAN Cause announced today that it has named former Red Bull executive Chad Peffer as its president and chief commercial officer, a move with an eye toward helping the brand scale operations in the coming months.

Report: Dunkin’ Brands In Sale Talks

Dunkin’ Brands has confirmed that it is in negotiations for a sale to Inspire Brands in a potential $8.8 billion deal, according to a report on Sunday in The New York Times.

Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. EDT: Talk Design Trends In the Age of COVID-19

We’ve got a great panel on hand, including trendologist Kara Nielsen, who is the director of food and beverage insights with WGSN, David Lemley, the president of branding firm Retail Voodoo, and Flashpoint Strategy Consulting founder Kate Ruffing.

Zing Zang Expands into Beverage Alcohol with New Premium Spirits-Based RTDs

Zing Zang – on track to sell more than two million cases of premium, naturally-crafted mixers this year – has quickly become the top name in cocktail mix in the U.S., and now has announced the launch of a new line of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.