Distribution Roundup: Costco Goes Craft with New Soda Additions

Costco’s soda selection is getting some new additions. The mass channel retailer has expanded its offerings of Jones Soda Co. CSDs and probiotic soda maker Culture Pop also announced it will be available in all 99 Costco locations in the Northeast.

Jones Soda Cuts Losses, But Sales Still Soft

Jones Soda managed to arrest net losses and start generating traction in cannabis drinks in Q1, but lower sales revenue dragged on gross profit as the craft soda company attempts its latest turnaround.

Distribution: Protein2o, Just Ice Tea and GORGIE Land In Target; Ketone-IQ Goes Chainwide with H-E-B

On the heels of its rebrand and reformulation earlier this year, Protein2o is rolling out to 1,400 Target stores nationwide. The mass retail chain will carry the brand’s protein hydration drinks in Strawberry Watermelon and Orange Mango flavors. Additionally, Target will exclusively offer Protein2o’s newest flavor, Lemon Lime.

This Week’s New Products: Simply Mixology and DRY Soda Co. Liven Up Dry January

As Dry January participants enter their final stretch, this week’s new products gallery features alcohol-free drinks from Simply and DRY Soda Co. which are rolling out nationwide. As well, classic CSD brands introduce new and revamped flavors, Rockstar Energy expands its better-for-you offerings and BodyArmor pays tribute to the troops.

People Moves: Eternal Water Taps Essentia Talent; Jones Soda Names New CMO

In this People Moves roundup: Eternal Water taps Essentia talent, Jones Soda names new CMO amid push towards cannabis, Lemon Perfect brings on PepsiCo Water+ alum as CMO, Jennifer Yu in as Diageo’s VP of Brands and Culture and New Wave Soda Brings on J.W. Fischer as Sales VP.


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