Olipop has been clear about its mission to convert traditional soda drinkers to its low-calorie, functional soft drinks, an effort that now extends to foodservice through a new partnership with sweetgreen.
Sang is a new line of Vietnamese RTD coffees packaged in 8 ounce cans and available in five different varieties. The flavors include Vietnamese Coffee Straight Black with Vanilla, Vietnamese Coffee Traditional, Vietnamese Coffee with Oat Milk, Vietnamese Coffee Saigon Cinnamon and Vietnamese Coffee Saigon Cinnamon Oatmilk Latte.
The Coca-Cola Company has teamed up with model and Next in Fashion judge Gigi Hadid to start what it has dubbed a dinner table renaissance through its new campaign, “A Recipe For Magic.”
Mark Olivieri, the CEO of OWYN, a brand of plant-based protein and nutrition beverages projected to generate $85 million in 2023 revenue, discussed the role that data has played in its development and trajectory, how the company sources and implements a variety of information and insights into its business strategy and what he attributes to success at driving repeat purchase.
Community Call is a recurring series of open meetings dedicated to pressing topics impacting food and beverage businesses. This month, we welcome a range of guests covering topics such as sustainability measures that support profitability, finding the right co-manufacturer, building and maintaining retailer relationships that support innovation goals, retail activation strategies, and more.
While flower is still king, the infused cannabis edible market in the U.S. is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17% to reach over $3 billion by 2027. That opportunity helped attract former executive chef and Maine native Zack Squier to the emerging space with Squier's Specialty Edibles, his line of premium, 100mg THC-infused multi-serve elixirs.
This week’s new products roundup, GURU and CELSIUS release fruit-flavored energy drinks, G FUEL teams up with video game publisher Ubisoft to launch a unicorn-inspired flavor and Honeydrop unveils a new line of wellness shots.
This week, the hosts discussed the relevance and sustainability of consumer trends and how to identify fads versus enduring concepts, extolled the virtues of Taste Radio VIP and highlighted two upcoming can’t-miss industry events. This episode also features an interview with Honest Tea/Eat The Change co-founder Seth Goldman, who discussed lessons learned from 25 years as an entrepreneur.
Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney is continuing the pledge she made to herself to only drink water through a new partnership with antioxidant-infused beverage maker Bai.
Culinary icon Padma Lakshmi spoke about how her investment in Dah! aligns with her advocacy for ethnic cuisine and her criteria for working with consumer brands. Also, Sanzo founder Sandro Roco shared what he’s learned about leadership, raising growth capital and working with Target.
With spring on the horizon and warmer weather on its way, many beverage brands are rolling out tropical-inspired RTD cocktails. In this roundup of new releases, Crafthouse Cocktails unveils two limited-edition highballs, Lone River Beverage Company rolls out a variety pack and De La Calle brings its flagship tepaches into the alcoholic beverage category.
A bursting-at-the-seams episode of Taste Radio includes the hosts’ arguments for and against online grocery shopping, a brief report on a permanent pop-up, why they’re bullish on banana flavor, but not blue colored beverages and cascara’s communication breakdown.
Alkaline water steps into the spotlight this week, as marked by new distribution for Jove, Richard’s Rainwater and Alkaline88, along with news from 8th Wonder Teas and Pickle Juice.
Natural Products Expo West 2023’s innovation extended deep into the juice, shots, lemonade and kids drink categories – sometimes combining several of those categories into one! In this gallery, we take a look at some of the new product launches debuting at the show.
