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Taste Radio: A Niche $100 Million Brand? The Coconut Cult Has A Plan.

Noah Simon-Waddell and Ari Raz, the co-founder and CEO, respectively, of The Coconut Cult, explained how they have positioned the plant-based probiotic yogurt brand for scale and mainstream success while maintaining its values and vision, including the impact of meaningful and authentic social content and its direct correlation to surging and organic sales growth.

New RTD Spirits: Tip Top Cocktails, Grey Goose, Boston Beer Bring Sips For Spring

Though summer is still several months away, some ready-to-drink cocktail makers are looking to kick off the season early with their new releases. In this gallery, Jennifer Lopez makes her first foray into the category with a line of lightly sparkling cocktails, Boston Beer Company announces its new “bang-for-your-buck” brand and Tip Top Proper Cocktails expands its portfolio of classic low-ball cocktails.

Taste Radio: Inside The Mind Of An Active Investor. And, A $200 Revamp? Yep.

Does pickleball need its own beverage brand? Why is Jennifer Lopez, who doesn’t drink alcohol, getting into the booze business? The hosts discuss… Also: Elavi co-founders Michelle Razavi and Nikki Elliott explain how they launched a package revamp for less than $200, and a conversation with Goat Rodeo Capital co-founder Carlton Fowler, an active investor in emerging and growth-stage companies.

Six Questions with Abbie Romanul, Founder of Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar's founder Abbie Romanul talked to BevNET about her subscription-based, non-alc cocktail boxes, how she keeps creating innovative new recipes and how inclusivity plays a role in the sober-curious community.

Elevator Talk: Picadas, Venice Beach Beverages, MaKa, Sang

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Nick Mindel, a partner with venture capital firm Amberstone, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Review: Sorta Pop

Made by Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider, Sorta Pop is a new line of probiotic sodas. Containing 25 calories or less per can, the brand is clearly targeting the growing better-for-you soda set populated by brands like Olipop, Poppi and Culture Pop, among others.

Taste Radio: Yes, You Can Plan For Breakout Success. Example? Fishwife.

Becca Millstein, the co-founder and CEO of Fishwife, a stylish brand of sustainable tinned seafood lauded by Whole Foods buyers and “Vogue” magazine editors alike, discussed the impact of its striking label design on trial and word-of-mouth marketing, scaling a niche concept and how she navigated and learned from a potentially devastating sourcing crisis.

Taste Radio: So Much Potential, But What Makes It Investable?

Taste Radio’s hosts pondered the potential of innovative, imaginary concepts and examined why discontinued brands and products, including a line of high-profile energy shots, failed to make it. We also sat down with Alexandra Dempster and Isabelle Steichen, the co-founders of Lupii, an innovative platform brand that markets lupini bean-based foods.

Review: Update Energy Drink

Update is a line of energy drinks featuring a very unique value proposition: no caffeine. Instead, they use 300mg of paraxanthine (enfinity®), which is intended to help focus, productivity, and energy. 

New Spirits Gallery: Sangam, Glenfiddich and Taffer’s

To ring in the spring season, many spirits brands have begun rolling out new offerings designed to be enjoyed in the warmer months. Check out this gallery for the latest launches from brands like Dublasé, Glenfiddich and Knob Creek in addition to the debut of newcomers including Sangam, SU CASA and Taffer’s.