Under the new law, the Kentucky barrel tax will be removed over a 20-year period beginning this year. The Kentucky Distillers Association (KDA), representing 52 members, worked with legislators to pass HB5, which was signed by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on March 31.
We spoke with Vital Proteins CEO Tracey Warner Halama to learn how the brand is continuing to grow in the face of rising prices, rising competition and – much to Vital Protein’s benefit – rising consumer interest in collagen and other functional ingredients.
Two new plant-based milks see opportunity in providing a highly nutritious, allergen-free milk alternative formulated especially for children.
Taste Radio’s hosts pondered the potential of innovative, imaginary concepts and examined why discontinued brands and products, including a line of high-profile energy shots, failed to make it. We also sat down with Alexandra Dempster and Isabelle Steichen, the co-founders of Lupii, an innovative platform brand that markets lupini bean-based foods.
In this week’s new products roundup, Pressed teams up with HIIT workout brand Barry’s to launch post-gym recovery products, LEVIA gears up for 4/20 and C4 Smart Energy gets a transformation both inside and outside of the can.
Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit filed this week claim that the makers of functional shot brand Feel Free Wellness Tonic and 7-Eleven may have misled consumers about the risk of addiction to kratom, an active ingredient in the drink.
Last month, Pernod Ricard acquired peanut butter whiskey Skrewball, a play that came as flavored whiskey develops into a fast-growing segment. But is the same evolution occurring for flavored versions of the spirit industry’s other rising spirit, tequila?
Non-alcoholic beverage retail sales “remained robust” but decelerated sequentially in the two-week period ending March 25, driven by softer pricing, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
To ring in the spring season, many spirits brands have begun rolling out new offerings designed to be enjoyed in the warmer months. Check out this gallery for the latest launches from brands like Dublasé, Glenfiddich and Knob Creek in addition to the debut of newcomers including Sangam, SU CASA and Taffer’s.
Two founders who cut their teeth in supply chain and sustainability for fast-growing food companies have teamed up to launch a ready-to-drink cocktail, Anytime Spritz, available April 1 in California and New York.
Starbucks has formally unveiled its new slate of ready-to-drink products, highlighted by two fruit juice-based, cafe-inspired beverages – Pink Drink and Paradise Drink.
Edrington, a Scotland-based premium spirits producer, has upped its stake in Wyoming Whiskey from 35% to 80%, the company announced today.
After announcing a new start for the company this weekend, Phocus CEO Joey Nickell said functional beverage brand is now preparing an ambitious national expansion with a goal of reaching 10,000 retail doors.
Olipop has been clear about its mission to convert traditional soda drinkers to its low-calorie, functional soft drinks, an effort that now extends to foodservice through a new partnership with sweetgreen.
