Milo’s Tea Company to Invest $130M in Fourth U.S. Production Plant
Alabama-based Milo’s Tea Company is constructing a new $130 million manufacturing and production facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, its fourth plant in the U.S.
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Fancy Food: Non-Alc Dominates the Show Floor; Boba Pops Up in New Flavors and Tastelli Launches Konjac Jelly Drink
Despite its name, The Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center with plenty of new product innovations in the beverage set, including novel formats in the bubble tea space, updating positioning for kombucha brands and growing prominence for outer space aesthetics.
Celsius Ordered To Pay Rapper FloRida Nearly $83M For Breaching Endorsement Deal
Energy drink maker Celsius Holdings Inc. has been ordered to pay rapper FloRida $82.6 million after a six-person jury found the company didn’t hold up its end of an endorsement deal from 2014 to 2018.
Nielsen: CPG Inflation Stabilizing, Private Label Sales +13% YOY
As continued inflationary headwinds and supply chain disruptions lead to ever-evolving consumer purchasing behaviors, emerging CPG brands are left to address the market by embracing convenience and understanding how shoppers are moving more fluidly across retail channels.
Watch: Kroger and Albertsons CEOs Take The Stand In Senate Hearing
Senate committee members attempted to extract Kroger and Albertsons’ “side of the story” during a hearing on the $24.6 billion merger. Here are some highlights from the two and a half hour testimony.
SANS Emerges Victorious From New Beverage Showdown 24
SANS emerged victorious from BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown 24 today, joining a cohort of well-known beverage brands such as Health-Ade and Rise Brewing Co. who have claimed victory in the bi-annual pitch competition.
Glitch Energy Launches Error 404 Line, Scales Digital Presence
Tennessee-based natural energy powder maker Glitch Energy, which debuted its limited edition Error 404 line last week, is looking to shake up the energy drink space by offering gaming content creators a product that prolongs the effects of caffeine.
Pepsi Offers Ghost Kitchen Capabilities for Foodservice Partners
In an effort to unlock further growth opportunities for its foodservice partners, PepsiCo’s Foodservice Digital Lab announced today it will begin offering existing and future customers the ability to “seamlessly enter” the “ghost kitchen” space while leveraging the company’s resources and portfolio of brands.
Kroger-Albertsons: Judge Extends Temporary Block on $4 Billion Special Dividend
A judge from Washington State has extended the temporary block on a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders in an effort to halt the cash dividend until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be fully reviewed by federal regulators. Judge Ken Schubert of King County Superior Court last week extended the temporary restraining order (TRO), now effective until Nov. 17.
Chamberlain Coffee Names Liz Ahern as CMO
Amid continued efforts to ramp up its omnichannel growth, Los Angeles-based specialty coffee brand Chamberlain Coffee has named Liz Ahern as chief marketing officer, where she will be tasked with overseeing brand strategy, distribution expansion and integrated campaign planning and execution across all marketing touchpoints.
Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha Focuses on Clarity with Revamped Packaging
Following five years of research and development under the leadership of director of sales and marketing Jessica Gerth, jun maker Wild Tonic has unveiled a revamped visual identity designed to celebrate the brand’s uniqueness and clarify the difference between jun and kombucha for consumers.
FMI: Shoppers Adjust Holiday Grocery Habits to Navigate Rising Prices
In response to ever-increasing prices, consumers are adapting to the evolving economy by modifying both their everyday and holiday grocery habits. According to the Food Industry Association’s (FMI) latest report, shoppers’ holiday stress has been amplified by inflationary concerns.
KDP: Sudhanshu Priyadarshi Named Chief Financial Officer
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced today the appointment of Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as its new chief financial officer, effective Nov. 14.
NielsenIQ: Volume Declines, Softer Pricing Growth Slow Non-Alc Beverage Sales
Although growth of non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “robust” during the two-week period ending October 8, volume declines and softer pricing growth led to decelerated overall sales, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.