Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Why Was Liquid Death DOA in the U.K.?
It may be making a killing in the U.S., but Liquid Death turned up DOA across the pond.
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Gallery: New RTD Cocktails from Cutwater, Bartesian, Lightstrike, Sprinter
In our latest look at new RTD cocktail releases, Owl’s Brew invites comedian Chelsea Handler to spike its lemonade, Surfside goes green (with tea, that is) and Cutwater goes sweet on us with its Strawberry White Russian.
Taste Radio: ‘Cream Will Rise To The Top.’ How Emily Heintz Is Raising The Bar With Sèchey.
Emily Heintz, the founder of dynamic non-alcoholic beverage platform Sèchey, joins us for a deep dive into her vision for the company, including how Gen Z and millennial lifestyles are shaping awareness and trial, and why the founder’s voice is the most essential tool in connecting with customers.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Poppi’s Pre-Game Warm Up
This year’s pre-game show began well before Lady Gaga’s performance and no doubt the Big Game hype will bleed beyond this week as marketers work to squeeze the most out of their $8 million per 30-second ad spends.
Taste Radio: Don’t Go To Expo West.* Why Are ‘Leisure’ Drinks Growing?
Someone has to say it: Expo West isn’t for everyone. One host makes a case on why some folks should skip the Super Bowl of CPG… while three others try to prove them wrong. We also sit down with Trevor Burns of Leisure Hydration, an emerging brand of electrolyte drinks making waves in SoCal.
New Products: Celsius Steps Back in Time, KDP Unveils Slate of Cold Beverages
In this week’s new products gallery, Celsius steps back in time to create its latest Vibe flavor, KDP announces a wide array of new offerings across its brands and G Fuel enters the increasingly crowded powdered hydration space.
Reviews: Fruga, Live Soda, Jas Mojito, Barbarian Water
In this roundup of new product reviews, we try new beverages including sparkling prebiotic sodas from Fruga and Live, functional mocktails from Jas, and Barbarian Water, the first product that…
Food & Beverage Financing Trends: FABID 2024 Annual Report
Venture funding decreased by 11% year--over year, as investors shifted away from CPG, struggled to raise new funds, and deployed capital in smaller, more selective increments. View the full report.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): How Bevs Can Draft Off Convenience Foodservice Boom
In 2020, for reasons that should probably be obvious to everybody by now, foot traffic in the convenience channel plummeted. But times have quite thankfully changed and traffic is back up (+58.6% since January 2021, to be precise) as in-store sales surpassed $327.6 billion annually.
Distribution: Casey’s New Innovation Set, High Ground Joins with Sèchey
Casey’s, a convenience channel chain operating roughly 2,900 stores nationwide, has selected 13 food and beverage brands for placement in its stores, following the conclusion of its first Innovation Summit program; High Ground Elixir has joined with Sèchey.
Taste Radio: Intentional Growth. An ‘Accidental’ Exit. How Nona Lim Found Its Buyer.
Nona Lim, the founder of Nona Lim Foods, a trailblazing brand of convenient Asian-inspired meals, reflects on the journey of building and eventually selling her company, the importance of generating retail velocity without heavy marketing spend and why having a well-organized data room is essential for raising funds or preparing for an exit.
Daily Briefing (Insider Only): Tariff Update: Mexico On Pause, Canadians Drop The Niceties
U.S. tariffs on its immediate neighbors don’t go into effect until Tuesday, but the battle appears to be already underway in its opening theatre: the liquor shelf.
Taste Radio: Strategize Around Real, Familiar & Unique… Registers Will Ring
These days, keeping it simple is one way to be different. At a time when brands are packing their products with processed ingredients, some companies are taking a stripped down approach… and getting noticed. This episode, which features an interview with Stephanie McGregor, a veteran food and beverage executive and founder of plant-based drink brand Ringa, explores that dynamic.
New Products: Lavazza Revs Up Partnership With Lamborghini, Ocean Spray Expands Zero Sugar Lineup
In this week’s new products roundup, Lavazza revs up its partnership with Lamborghini, Coca-Cola takes another stab at a permanent line addition and Celsius ventures into the powdered hydration market.