Matagrano to Acquire Bottomley, Add Around 1.8 Million Cases
Matagrano, an independent South San Francisco-based Anheuser-Busch distributor, has inked a deal to acquire Bottomley Distributing, which services Silicon Valley and the South Bay Area.
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Taste Radio: Will Target’s ‘Dry’ Bet Pay Off? Plus, A Convo With CraftCo.
The hosts discussed the retailer’s new curated endcaps of non-alcoholic RTD cocktails and wine, and why a fast-growing hydration brand has taken a bigger-is-better approach to its packaging. We also spoke with master distiller Will Fabry about his stewardship of CraftCo’s acclaimed spirit brands.
This Week’s New Products: Dry January Mocktails, Plus PRIME, Celsius and Chameleon
In this week’s new products roundup, Hiyo, OPTIMIST and House of Love launch new non-alc offerings to help get you through Dry January, Celsius grows its fizz-free product line and Chameleon offers you a new way to consume your favorite Girl Scout cookies.
Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers
Rainforest Distribution Corp. has acquired New England natural and specialty foods distributor Associated Buyers, the companies announced this week. According to a press release, the companies will take roughly two months to transition the Associated Buyers’ network into the Rainforest system.
The Drivers Shaping RTDs, Spirits and Non-Alc in 2024
What core drivers are BevAlc experts watching in 2024? We checked in with a data analyst, consultant and major retailer buyer on their outlook, including what investors will be looking for, where there might be white space in hot categories, and how retailers are making buying decisions.
With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health
Yesterday, California-based CPG company SYSTM Foods announced it had acquired Humm Kombucha for an undisclosed sum. The deal now places the nearly 15-year-old brand under the command of SYSTM’s executive team, which also operates two other functional beverage acquisitions - REBBL and Chameleon Organic Coffee.
BevNET & Nosh Community Calls This January: Whole Foods, Expo West & Shopping Trends
Discover the secrets of exponential growth in CPG, learn how to navigate Whole Foods, dive into data-driven trends for building your business, explore updates and best practices for Expo West 2024, and hear from NielsenIQ on navigating today’s shopping trends.
SYSTM Foods Acquires Humm Kombucha
SYSTM Foods, a joint venture between SYSTM Brands and CPG investment firm GroundForce Capital, have acquired Humm Kombucha, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Flavor Trends For Spirits and Cocktails in 2024: Vegetal, Cultural and Global
From the continued rise of the espresso martini to savory cocktails, 2023 was a year of bold flavors at the bar, so what’s in store for 2024? We polled experts in spirits, flavor innovation and mocktails about what trends are on tap for cocktails and ready-to-drink versions.
Lemon Perfect Debuts Larger Format, New Flavors
Lemon Perfect’s plans for 2024 follow a simple strategy: go big. That applies to both physical footprint -- in the guise of a new 15.2 oz. PET bottle, replacing the existing 12 oz. format -- and the brand’s market ambitions.
Target to Expand Sèchey-Curated NA Cocktail Set for Dry January
Just in time for Dry January, boutique non-alcoholic beverage retailer Sèchey and Target are expanding their partnership to curate an NA cocktail and wine set in stores this month, after a pilot run that began in December.
Danone to Divest Horizon Organic, Wallaby to Private Equity Firm
Danone has found a buyer for its premium dairy brands Horizon Organic and Wallaby, announcing today it has agreed to sell the businesses to investment firm Platinum Equity.
Taste Radio: The Visionaries & Disruptors Leading A New Paradigm For Food & Beverage
This special edition of the podcast features highlights from interviews with seven founders, creators and innovators who joined us on the show during the second half of 2023.
Top Trends on Tap in 2024: Snacks, Drugs and Rock ‘n Roll
What’s in store for 2024? Several industry experts provided insights on trends across packaged food and beverage launches, plus advice for entrepreneurs.