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It’s not often that a high-profile investment deal is announced just before a major holiday, but we got lucky this week. After discussing the news that Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm SKYY Partners has invested in upscale condiment brand TRUFF, the hosts munched on a new brand of cookies launched by popular Twitch streamer Pokimane and dove into a growing pool of caffeine-free energy drinks.
Cy Cain, the co-founder and CEO of Straightway Cocktails, an award-winning brand of super-premium bottled and canned cocktails, explained how years of preparation gave the company a strong foundation on which to build, why passion and opportunity equally drive the business forward and how he assesses a broader opportunity to reach consumers in other beverage alcohol categories.
We’ve all seen the cute, clever and occasionally terrifying images created using ChatGPT and other AI generators. But can CPG companies utilize these apps in a meaningful way? The hosts discussed potential ways that AI might help make certain processes more efficient. They also spoke about why a food brand’s recent packaging revamp is excellent in every way and riffed on a spicy and sporty LTO.
In this week’s new products roundup, Luna Bay Booch launches its first zero-proof line, Juvee gets into the hydration game and Nestlé reteams with Eggo for another waffle-themed offering.
Non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and broadly stable” in the two-week period ending November 4 primarily reflecting a slight acceleration in pricing growth that was offset by weaker volumes, according to the most recent analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
As the headwinds plaguing the food and beverage industry continue to ease, global market intelligence agency Mintel is tracking the major trends expected to drive growth in 2024, including transparency over ultra-processed foods, the redefining of healthy aging and the utilization of technological advancements to improve convenience.
Chris Hunter, the co-founder and CEO of plant-based beverage brand Koia, spoke about the importance of setting goals both in his personal life and in business, lessons from an aggressive retail strategy early into the brand’s development, why self-manufacturing is the key to profitability and the company’s future, and how to optimize the roles of celebrity partners.
Plant Press is a new line of low calorie sparkling beverages that aims to provide “clean caffeine” with one 12 ounce can equaling the same caffeine as a cup of coffee.
CPG consultant and BevNET contributor Joshua Schall unpacked his insights and takeaways from Supply Side West, including why Cognazin may have broken out from the pack of brain-boosting ingredients, why fighting against caffeine is likely a losing battle and what's in the future for sweeteners.
How do you hold someone’s interest after an initial interaction? What motivates them to stay connected with you and your company? Three weeks before BevNET’s winter events kick off in Marina Del Rey, the hosts discussed ways that entrepreneurs can optimize meetings with investors and retailers and how to amplify their message to the industry at large.
Pointless is a new entry into the mid-calorie CSD set that focuses exclusively on ginger ale. All four 12 ounce flavors – Original, Lime, Blueberry, and Cranberry – feature cold-pressed ginger juice as their hero ingredient.
In this week’s new products gallery, MTN DEW helps gamers level up with the return of a popular LTO, AVEC teams up with Yes! Apples and Dr Pepper cranks up the heat.
Beekeeper is a new line of RTD cold brew coffee drinks that are made with Guatemalan coffee and a touch of honey. The line is launching with four varieties packaged in 8 ounce cans.
In the latest new spirits roundup, Tamworth Distilling unveils a wilderness-inspired smoked trout brandy, Heaven’s Door announces the newest addition to its Bootleg Series and Chicken Cock partners with headwear brand The Ampal Creative.