Reviews: We Have the Hops, Plus De Soi Gets Spicy
This week's review roundup features a look at new releases from HOP WTR, De Soi, MADPOP and Hoplark.
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Elevator Talk: Hip Pop, Pari, Aqua Boost, Pablo’s Mate, Zenjoy
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Adam Louras, a principal with Mercenary, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Taste Radio: ‘Reel’ Change Is Here. How Seremoni Reimagined An Industry.
How do you build a globally scaled food company rooted in ancient Japanese techniques, humane animal treatment, and radical transparency – all before the age of 26?. Meet Saif Khawaja, the founder and CEO of Seremoni.
Spirits Marketing: Bombay Sapphire Races With E1; 1800 Tequila Goes High Fashion
Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire gin is stepping into sports entertainment for the first time – or should we say, racing into sports entertainment.
New Products: Vitaminwater Refreshes, Campari Goes NA, and Summer Sippers Arrive
The warm weather is here and summer is on the horizon, and with it comes new refreshing sippers from brands like Milo’s, Jordan’s Skinny Mixes and The Ryl Company. This week’s new products also feature a slew of new non-alcoholic cocktail launches from startups like De Soi and Naked Life to legacy liquor players like Campari. Plus, we look at Vitaminwater’s big refresh.
Taste Radio: Is There A Future For Plant-Based Meat? And, The Brilliance Of Boston’s Bina.
Is the plant-based meat boom going bust? Despite early excitement and big investments, some brands are in the midst of turbulent times and an uncertain future. The hosts weigh in. Plus, Babak Bina, co-founder of BCB3 Hospitality Group, shares how a deep commitment to guest experience and a love for cultural cuisine helped him develop some of the city's most acclaimed restaurants.
Gallery: New RTD Cocktails From On The Rocks, Spirit of Gallo, VMC, Talkhouse
This latest roundup of spring RTD releases includes canned and limited-edition debuts from premium cocktail brand On The Rocks, tropical refreshes from Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico and Simply Spiked, and a hard lemonade backed by Spirit of Gallo.
Reviews: Break Out the Bubbles With Culture Pop, Yuzuco; Plus Cadence, Mind Garden
Whether its about delivering calmness, electrolytes, or the juicy burst of real fruit, this week's reviews are all about the bubbles.
CPG Week: Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone’s Latest Deal
On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?).
Taste Radio: Make Drinking Culture Great Again? A Cocktail Icon Has Ideas.
Tony Abou-Ganim, a legendary figure in the world of cocktails and hospitality with nearly five decades behind the bar, is sounding an alarm for the industry he cherishes. “Where did the fun go?” he wonders.
Taste Radio: Own & Infer – Behind The Scenes Of A ‘Perfect’ Brand Refresh
After a challenging 2024, Lemon Perfect knew it was time for a reset. Founder Yanni Hufnagel led the charge with a reengineered bottle and improved formula, but the brand’s comeback wouldn’t be complete without a revitalized look. Enter Paula Grant and her creative studio Suite9C, tasked with developing a daring visual identity refresh. This is the story of how a brand turned setback into spotlight.
New Products: Kool-Aid Does Soda, Joyburst Teams With Lilo & Stitch
In this week’s new products roundup, Kool-Aid ventures into the soda space, Joyburst celebrates the upcoming release of the live-action Lilo & Stitch film and TÖST releases a non-alcoholic sangria.
Reviews: Cookies Make Us ‘Happy,’ But You Have to Try This White Negroni
We try sweet lattes from Pop & Bottle and Happy x Tate's Bake Shop, plus a duo of booze-free cocktails from St. Argestis and ISH.
Q1 2025 NA Beverage, Beer & Spirits Performance & Trends – 3Tier Beverages via NIQ
In this exclusive quarterly deep dive curated for BevNET Insiders, 3Tier Beverages breaks down the latest trends shaking up the beverage industry.