Headlines

Taste Radio: Poppi May Get A $1 Billion Exit. But What About Profit, Purpose?

Poppi is getting a lot of attention, particularly as an acquisition target, a topic the hosts discussed in the episode, along with Coke’s new TikTok-inspired soda and a trio of “loaded” cereals. This episode also includes a conversation with executives from Manna Tree and Gotham Greens who discuss their relationship as mission-driven investor and entrepreneur.

Westrock, Select Milk Partner To Produce Milk-Based Coffee RTDs

Westrock Coffee is expanding its already ambitious strategic vision for ready-to-drink, announcing yesterday an agreement with Texas-based Select Milk Producers to create a joint venture for dairy or plant-based milk coffee-based beverages.

Liquid Death Looks to Reanimate Consumers with Death Dust

The “entertainment-first” beverage maker is the latest brand to jump into the rapidly expanding hydration category with today’s announcement of Death Dust, which adapts three of the most popular flavors from its sparkling waters – Severed Lime, Mango Chainsaw and Convicted Melon – into electrolyte drink mixes.

Culture POP Raises $21M In New Investment

Probiotic soda brand Culture Pop raised $21 million from new investors which include Enlightened Hospitality Investments — the investment arm of restaurateur Danny Meyer — and a private investment by Howard Schultz.

Suja Appoints Former Stone Brewing Chief Maria Stipp As CEO

Suja Life, the parent company to Suja Organics and Vive Organics, announced today it has appointed Maria Stipp as its new CEO, effective Feb 20, while current chief executive, Bob DeBorde, moves into retirement.

Elevator Talk: Blue Bear Wellness, AlluSoda, good dirt, Amari

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Dr. Sebastian Dreher, the Venture Manager - North America for DöhlerGroup who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.