Six Questions with Katharine Jerkens, CBO of Uncle Nearest
Last December, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey announced that its sales exceeded $100 million through October 2022, with an on-track forecast to more than double that total by the end of 2023.
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New RTD Spirits Gallery: The Latest from Crafthouse, Altos Tequila, Cutwater, Batch & Bottle & More
With spring on the horizon and warmer weather on its way, many beverage brands are rolling out tropical-inspired RTD cocktails. In this roundup of new releases, Crafthouse Cocktails unveils two limited-edition highballs, Lone River Beverage Company rolls out a variety pack and De La Calle brings its flagship tepaches into the alcoholic beverage category.
Margaritas Are America’s #1 Cocktail – So What’s Next?
Not everyone agrees on how to make a margarita, but one thing most cocktail enthusiasts do align on is that the cocktail has mass appeal.
Tony Haralambos On ‘Loving Life’ Since Pivoting From Distribution To Warehousing
In 2019, independent, distribution company Haralambos Beverage Company sold its portfolio to fellow SoCal distributor Classic Beverage seeing opportunity in warehousing and logistics.
Seagram’s Escapes Makes a Play for More Visibility with 7.5 oz. Can Priced at $1
Seagram’s has unveiled a new 7.5 oz can for its malt-based beverage line Escapes, aiming to leverage the new format and $1 price point to carve out space at retail outlets and bring in new customers.
Taste Radio: A Cult Hit Makes A Comeback, And Cultural Disruption Rules The Day
A bursting-at-the-seams episode of Taste Radio includes the hosts’ arguments for and against online grocery shopping, a brief report on a permanent pop-up, why they’re bullish on banana flavor, but not blue colored beverages and cascara’s communication breakdown.
Distribution Roundup: Water Makes Waves With Jove, Alkaline88, Richard’s; 8th Wonder Lands in PUG NYC
Alkaline water steps into the spotlight this week, as marked by new distribution for Jove, Richard’s Rainwater and Alkaline88, along with news from 8th Wonder Teas and Pickle Juice.
Expo West 2023 Gallery: Suja Launches Coffee Shots; Kids Drinks from Shine Water, KOR and More
Natural Products Expo West 2023’s innovation extended deep into the juice, shots, lemonade and kids drink categories – sometimes combining several of those categories into one! In this gallery, we take a look at some of the new product launches debuting at the show.
Baldwin Richardson Foods Expands Supply Chain Agility with Asset Acquisition of Aseptic Solutions USA
Ingredient manufacturer Baldwin Richardson Foods has completed an asset acquisition of Corona, California-based beverage co-packer Aseptic Solutions, paving the way for the former company to start producing plant-based milks, fruit juices, teas, cocktail mixes, smoothies and coffee creamers.
Health-Ade’s Canned Kombucha Opens Dodger Stadium Business, Preps to Scale
After debuting a canned line of its flagship kombuchas this month, Health-Ade is using the new format to deepen its retail presence and open up new channels, beginning with the company’s first-ever pro sports partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pronghorn Continues Investment Streak, Backs Four More Black-Owned Spirit Companies
Venture firm Pronghorn, an initiative focused on boosting Black entrepreneurship in spirits, announced yesterday new investments in four more companies: Greenwood Whiskey, Red Hazel Whiskey, TCapri Tequila, and IslandJon Vodka. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
New Spirits Gallery: White Claw, Stranahan’s, Lux Row, Wolves
With the official arrival of spring comes a number of new spirits ready to be enjoyed in the warming weather. From premium whiskey to White Claw branded vodka, here are the latest launches from American distillers.
Expo West Gallery: Plant-Based Milks Range From Barista to Banana
This year’s Expo West featured more category expansion from both traditional (oat, almond) and less common (banana, sunflower seed) ingredients, driven by new releases from brands including Three Trees, REBBL, Harmless Harvest, Natural Bliss, Kunana, Mooala, Elmhurst, Lattini and New Barn Organics.
Taste Radio: From A $6,500 Investment To A Brand Worth Over $200 Million. How Chomps Bootstrapped Its Way To The Big Time.
Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, the co-founders of Chomps, discussed how their consistent emphasis on strong unit economics and profitability, along with an ambition to thoughtfully and patiently develop a billion-dollar brand, have positioned the company to become a prime-time player in healthy snacking.