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Review: Gunna Drinks

Founded in 2016, Gunna Drinks is a soft drinks line that has previously only been available in the UK market. Positioning itself as a “better made lemonade,” the brand is now working on expanding into the U.S. with five uniquely flavored varieties. 

Elevator Talk: Blackbird Botanica, Soldadera, The BAD Tea Co., Narra

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Alex Sonageri, a consumer investor with Blackstone Growth, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Taste Radio: Do Gen Z Consumers Shop The Way We Think They Do?

They talk the talk, but does Gen Z walk the walk? The hosts discuss the generation’s complicated relationship with food and whether their values actually impact purchasing decisions. This episode also features an interview with Jorge Antonio Salles, the third-generation master distiller for iconic tequila brand El Tequileño.

Taste Radio: A $2.7 Billion Deal Is Good For Everyone. And, The Challenger Brand Keeping It ‘100.’

What does Campbell Soup’s planned acquisition of Rao’s owner Sovos Brands suggest about the M&A environment for food and beverage CPG? The hosts discussed the deal and also chatted about several new and innovative products. We also feature an interview with Gregory Lowe and Jason Miller, the founder/CEO and president of sales, respectively, of fast-growing coconut water brand 100 Coconuts.

Review: Oobli Sweet Iced Tea

Oobli is a line of RTD teas that are marketed as having 75% less sugar than other sweet tea beverages. The product line features three 16 oz varieties, including Lemon,…

Taste Radio: ‘Wild’ Concepts Create Loyal Consumers. This Is Why It Works.

How do breakout brands, particularly those that operate in trendy categories, build sustainable businesses? They cultivate authentic relationships with consumers by delivering on attributes they’re seeking. It’s how Wilderton, a maker of small-batch, non-alcoholic spirits crafted from raw botanicals, is paving its path.

Taste Radio: New Or Exciting? It Helps To Be Both, But If We Had To Pick One…

The hosts discussed a celebrity foodie’s new glitzy brand of $10/box pasta, the debut of a black-owned and gastronomic-inspired brand of toaster pastries at Target; French’s sweet limited-time partner and a brief recap of the recently held 2023 Tales Of The Cocktail convention. Also featured is the latest edition of Special Ops with Andrew Guard, in which the operations expert shares his take on both opportunities and challenges that are impacting new and emerging beverage and food companies.

Distribution Roundup: Mixly Expands In Midwest, Space Tea Goes National At Sprouts

Premium mixer brand Mixly hits 80 HyVee store shelves while both kids drink maker PLEZi and adaptogenic iced tea company Space Tea go into Sprouts Farmers Markets. Non-alc marketing firm SipSteady partners with Handcrafted Wines and Spirits to bring more zero-proof brands to Midwestern store shelves.