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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pernod Ricard has made a play for flavored whiskey by acquiring a majority stake in peanut butter flavored Skrewball whiskey, the company announced today.
Since launching in 2021, sparkling mixer maker Betty Buzz’s business has been humming along, reporting four-digit year-over-year retail sales growth as it establishes itself in retail accounts nationwide. Founded by actress Blake Lively, the brand is now launching new flavors and expanding into the on-premise channel.
Just in time for spring break, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits announced plans to acquire Miami-based WEBB Banks, extending its footprint to the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The distributor will also now service WEBB Banks’ travel retail and cruise sector clients.
Big changes are afoot at CircleUp, a former equity crowdfunding platform that had transformed itself into a significant source of investment and lending capital to early-stage CPG brands.
Sparkling or still, real dairy or plant, sweetened or not – however you take your iced tea, there was something for your taste at this year’s Expo West. Meanwhile in kombucha, the shift away from glass bottles continued to pick up pace. In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new releases and updates from leading brands in both categories, including Health-Ade, Brew Dr., and the just-arrived Liquid Death.
