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FreshDirect Acquired By Getir

Ahold Delhaize is offloading its online New York City grocery delivery business FreshDirect to Turkish startup Getir, the company announced this morning. The move comes as Ahold aims to focus investments on its omni-channel businesses, which the company described as its “biggest growth opportunity.”

NOOMA Prioritizes Function In Packaging Refresh

Sports and energy drink maker NOOMA has refreshed its packaging for the first time in the brand’s nearly 10 year run as it drills down on functionality and focuses brand-building in ecommerce channels.

Anytime Debuts The First Regenerative Organic Certified Spirits

Anytime, the spirits and cocktail company from two founders who cut their teeth in supply chain and sustainability for fast-growing food companies, is bringing the regenerative organic movement into the spirits industry.

BevNET Announces Nominees for ‘Best of 2023’ Awards

The nominees for BevNET’s “Best of 2023” Awards, presented by Zuckerman Honickman, showcase the diversity and profound talent within the beverage industry. These nominees stand out for their contributions, whether it's redefining established categories with innovative products, captivating consumers through compelling marketing campaigns, spearheading ethical ingredient sourcing and business practices, or crafting irresistible beverages that we just can't get enough of.

Taste Radio: Why Bloom Is Booming On TikTok And Winning At Target & Walmart

Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia, the co-founders of wellness brand Bloom Nutrition, spoke about why it's important to “let the creators create” on social media, how they measure the return on investment on social platforms, why hiring young talent has been key to success on TikTok and how they’ve supported Bloom’s relationships with Target and Walmart.

Celsius: Revenue +104% in Q3 As Energy Brand Dominates Online

Celsius continues to put distance between itself and the chasing pack, as the number-three ranked energy drink brand reported a 104% revenue increase to $385 million in its Q3 earnings report this morning, up from just $188 million in the same period last year.

Bev Alc Data: RTDs Rise in Value, Consumption Frequency, On-Premise

Volume growth within the U.S. alcoholic RTD market has moderated since last year, but the category rose rapidly by value and is expected to continue to grow from $18.2 billion to $21.1 billion by 2027, according to a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.

Taste Radio: From Apples To Ayrloom, How A Cannabis Boom Is Changing CPG

Why is a century-old apple orchard and cider company betting big on the future of cannabis? Eddie Brennan, the fifth-generation owner of New York-based Beak & Skiff, discussed its foray into the cultivation of cannabis and production of THC drinks. Also in this episode: the hosts’ take on a new line of zero-sugar juice and what Travis Kelce, Michael Bublé and Matthew McConaughey now have in common.