Future Teams with Ohza Founder Ayotte for RTD Cocktail Brand Roué
Global rap star Future and Ohza founder Ryan Ayotte want consumers to drink in style with Roué, a new brand of fine wines and RTD cocktails launching this month.
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RNDC CEO Bob Hendrickson has Died
Robert Hendrickson, interim CEO and president of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), has died. The news was first made public today by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA).
NACS: Packaging Innovation Reshapes Water At C-Stores
Several bottled water brands at the National Association of Convenience Stores show this week were focused on new innovations in pack size and format as consumers embrace sustainability and healthier lifestyles.
NACS: Coffee Brands Bet on Black, Aim for Strategic Growth
Nearly two years after its acquisition by Chobani, La Colombe is staying focused on scale and customer acquisition as it continues to carve out a space for its single-serve cold brew coffees in retail – with convenience firmly in its crosshairs.
Starboard Value Takes Stake in KDP Following Peet’s Merger Backlash
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a sizable share in the soft drink giant, building its stake in the weeks since the $18 billion acquisition of the global coffee conglomerate was announced on August 25.
Manna Beverages Lists Nor-Cal Facilities for Online Auction
A week after California drinks manufacturer Manna Beverages shuttered operations and terminated the entire on-site staff, the company’s West Sacramento and Anaheim production facilities are up for sale.
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Death Match: Death Wish Sues Liquid Death Over Plans for Coffee Launch [Updated]
Death Wish Coffee filed a trademark lawsuit on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court Central District of California Western Division alleging that Liquid Death is infringing on its trademarks with a line of soon-to-launch coffee drinks.
Shohei Ohtani Pitches in to Launch Syncron Performance Beverage
Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's flexibility extends off the diamond as Ohtani is aligning with Syncron, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kowa, to add another beverage to his brand partnership portfolio.
Flow Water Sold Via Court Transaction, Company Goes Private
Canadian beverage company Flow Water Inc. has gone private following the company’s sale to an affiliate of Boston-based family office Rucker Investments.
Liquid Death Partners with Big Geyser for NYC Distribution
Liquid Death has signed with the Big one. The beverage brand has entered an exclusive, long term distribution agreement with New York metro area DSD house Big Geyser.
Ghost Goes Deeper in Food Set with Protein Bar Launch
A year-and-a-half after bringing cereal to the table, lifestyle CPG brand Ghost is again partnering with General Mills for a line of protein bars launching this month.
The Parent-Child Crossover: Kids Drinks Embrace Grown Up Trends
Complete hydration. “No Seed Oils.” Extra, extra, extra protein. These are some of the biggest health and wellness CPG trends of the moment. But they're not just for adults anymore.
Lifeway, Danone Enter Cooperation Agreement, Lifeway to Overhaul Board
After halting acquisition talks last month, kefir maker Lifeway Foods and Danone North America are back in good standing after entering a cooperation agreement, which will include an “orderly refreshment” of Lifeway’s board of directors.
Hoist Hydration Appoints Hallie Lorber as CEO
Hoist Hydration is bringing in some seasoned talent to lead a new stage of growth, naming former Rowdy Energy and Vitaminwater marketer Hallie Lorber as CEO.