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Brew Battles: A Guide to Black Rifle Coffee’s Active Lawsuits

Known for its unapologetically pro-military branding and rapidly expanding RTD business, it has also been racking up multiple lawsuits from investors, business partners and former employees on its way to over $300 million in sales.

Good Wolf’s New Look: Less ‘Wild,’ More Adaptogens

Oregon-based beverage maker Good Wolf relaunched in January with new ownership and a new vision for the probiotic tonic brand. That new vision has arrived as the company debuted a refreshed visual look online this month.

Bang: Deadline Extended for Bids, Potential Auction

A court in Florida has extended the deadline for bids on the sale of Bang Energy-maker Vital Pharmaceuticals. According to a filing with court this afternoon, the new deadline for bids is May 22 at 12 p.m., to be followed, if necessary, by an auction hearing on May 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Taste Radio: It’s All About That ‘Aha’ Moment… And The Lifetime Customers That Follow

The hosts explained how setting the trajectory of your company can often begin with a single pitch and sampled a variety of new innovative products, including bitter libations, zero-sugar sausage snacks and plant-based scallops. We also meet David Garci-Aguirre of Corto Olive, a super-premium brand of extra virgin oil that emphasizes freshness from harvest to plate.

Sky High Farms, FedUp Foods, Erehwon Team Up To Launch Gut-Friendly Honey Pop

From clothing to drinks? It could work for Sky High Farms. The New York-based non-profit has been around for decades and is built around the mission of delivering 100% of all produce and animal protein grown on its 40-acre farm to food pantries, food banks and other charitable organizations across the state.

Pernod Ricard Nine-Month Sales Up, Optimistic Despite Drop in Q3

Pernod Ricard reported an 8% increase in organic sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2023, reaching $10.5 billion, according to its Q3 earnings report today. However, in the last quarter organic sales were down 2% ($2.6 billion).

Spirits Gallery: New Releases From DIAGEO, PATRÓN, Lux Row and More

As spring progresses and the flowers begin to bloom, so too do new releases from spirits makers like DIAGEO, PATRÓN and Lux Row. In this gallery, ZAKUSKA makes its debut in the vodka category, Elvis Whiskey pays homage to the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’’s favorite snack and Nikka announces the return of traditional statements to its U.S. portfolio.