Chris Hunter, the co-founder and CEO of plant-based beverage brand Koia, spoke about the importance of setting goals both in his personal life and in business, lessons from an aggressive retail strategy early into the brand’s development, why self-manufacturing is the key to profitability and the company’s future, and how to optimize the roles of celebrity partners.
In this latest round of distribution news, we check in with Gay Water, plus Inspiro Tequila, hard water “cocktail” Bluebird, Nosotros agave spirits and Wahaka Mezcal.
CPG consultant and BevNET contributor Joshua Schall unpacked his insights and takeaways from Supply Side West, including why Cognazin may have broken out from the pack of brain-boosting ingredients, why fighting against caffeine is likely a losing battle and what's in the future for sweeteners.
How do you hold someone’s interest after an initial interaction? What motivates them to stay connected with you and your company? Three weeks before BevNET’s winter events kick off in Marina Del Rey, the hosts discussed ways that entrepreneurs can optimize meetings with investors and retailers and how to amplify their message to the industry at large.
Pennsylvania’s liquor laws are some of the most restrictive in the country, making state-controlled liquor stores an unlikely venue for consumers to discover out-of-state small or craft distilleries.
In a significant win for the burgeoning hemp THC-infused product industry, the New York Supreme Court ordered yesterday a preliminary injunction against the emergency measures that abruptly halted the sale of THC-infused products in August.
In this week’s new products gallery, MTN DEW helps gamers level up with the return of a popular LTO, AVEC teams up with Yes! Apples and Dr Pepper cranks up the heat.
Amid its ongoing shift to an asset-light production model, Oatly reported net sales rose 2.5% to $187.6 million in Q3 during its earnings report today.
Black Rifle Coffee Company reported revenue of $100.5 million during Q3, a 33% improvement year-over-year, as it prioritizes its wholesale and RTD sales.
When pandemic lockdowns shuttered Los Angeles bars and restaurants, bartender Lucas Assis took to TikTok to share his love of cocktails and craft spirits.
Premium cocktail mixer brand Q Mixers is debuting a vibrant new look for the second time in its 17-year history as it looks to build a stronger connection with consumers both before and after purchase.
Robyn Rutledge, a member of the company's Board of Directors, was announced this morning as the company's Interim CEO, as the "comprehensive search" for a new permanent chief executive kicks off following the exit of current boss Stefan Kozak, who had been in the role since 2021.
Food and beverage volume sales are expected to improve in 2024 as several of the major headwinds facing the industry are on pace to ease in the coming months, according to a new report by market research firm Circana.
In the latest new spirits roundup, Tamworth Distilling unveils a wilderness-inspired smoked trout brandy, Heaven’s Door announces the newest addition to its Bootleg Series and Chicken Cock partners with headwear brand The Ampal Creative.
