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.
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.
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’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.
In this week’s new products roundup, Pressed teams up with HIIT workout brand Barry’s to launch post-gym recovery products, LEVIA gears up for 4/20 and C4 Smart Energy gets a transformation both inside and outside of the can.
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.
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.
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.
