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In this Spirits News Roundup, Bacardi completes its acquisition of craft distillery Stillhouse following the dismissal of a lawsuit by the brand against it, while Glen Moray names its next lead whiskey creator. Elsewhere, Pernod Ricard's CEO responds to public testimony by ex-employees slamming the company's drinking culture.
With eyes on expanding beyond the yogurt set, Chobani today announced the launch of a range of new both dairy and plant-based products, including its entry into the fast-growing oat “milk” category.
Reed’s Inc. continued its uneven 2019 commercial performance in the third quarter, as production challenges for the ginger ale maker sparked a 19% decrease in net sales during the period, according to financial results released by the company.
Honest Tea co-founder and president Seth Goldman is stepping away from the brand at the end of this year to focus on his role as executive chair at plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat, he revealed in a statement on Thursday.
Colorado-based New Age Beverage Corp. reported net revenue climbed 5.3% during the third quarter, according to financial results released this morning.
Fiji Water president Elizabeth Stephenson is no longer with The Wonderful Company, according to an email from the company. The company declined to comment further
Plant-based functional beverage maker WellWell has closed a $3.9 million Series A funding round led by Sweat Equities, the company announced on Tuesday.
The dairy producer announced today it will use the bankruptcy process to “protect and support” ongoing business operations and address debt and pension obligations. Dean Foods has secured $850 million in debtor-in-possession financing from existing lenders to support continued operations ahead of an eventual sale.
Fitness energy drink brand Celsius saw domestic growth boost overall revenue 23% during the third quarter, according to financial results released by the company last week.
The Coca-Cola Company today announced the launch of sparkling water brand AHA, signaling its intention to seriously compete in the rapidly growing zero-calorie sparkling water category.
Upstart CBD brand Ojai Energetics has added two beverage industry veterans to its management team, with former Coke executive Tom Hicks coming on as COO and Jim Tonkin joining the company’s advisory board.
As outlined by co-founder David Karr, Guayaki eventual goal is complete self-distribution, to which the brand is over halfway there with approximately 10,000 accounts -- or, “all of California and basically most of the U.S., outside of natural [retailers],” -- serviced by a fleet of over 300 electric cars.
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Having helped to build the category at retail, Stumptown Coffee Roasters is deepening its commitment to cold brew with the launch of a new line, made with oat milk from Swedish brand Oatly, next month.
