This Week’s New Products: Cannabis For Christmas, Plus New Monster, MTN DEW
In this week’s new products’ roundup, Endless Coast brings its first seasonal release, TEAKOE goes old-school with its new package design, and Monster brings out dessert.
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NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Robust Despite Deceleration
Total non-alcoholic beverage sales remained solid despite deceleration in the two-week period ending November 19, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Spirits: 12 New Whiskey Releases to Cap Off the Year
In this roundup of new whiskey releases, WhistlePig teams up with country music duo Brothers Osborne, Kentucky Owl celebrates Mardi Gras early and Stellum Spirits takes inspiration from the Hunter’s Moon.
Taste Radio: Meet The ‘Cult Leader’ Who’s Forecasting The Future Of Food And Beverage
Snaxshot creator Andrea Hernandez discussed the emergence of her influential trend-predicting platform and its content strategy, her bone to pick with functional foods and beverages, how she defines a “great” product and her take on several noteworthy trends. We also sat down with legendary musician, actor and entrepreneur Steven Van Zandt, who spoke about the launch of his new wellness brand, Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary.
Culture Pop Preps National Growth Plan for the New Year
Two-and-a-half years after a quiet soft launch in its backyard of Boston, probiotic soda maker Culture Pop is preparing to make its name as a national player in the fast emerging functional soda category next year.
PINATA Raises $10M To Expand Front-Line Workforce Optimization
Task management software company PINATA has raised $10 million to help address front-line worker optimization as its customers prepare for a recession to “connect the C Suite to the street.”
People Moves: Nutrabolt Names New CMO, Chief Growth Officer
C4 Energy parent company Nutrabolt has made two new executive level appointments with the addition of Robert Zajac as chief marketing officer and Sabba Naserian as EVP & chief growth officer; Former XS Energy World Wide CEO David Vanderveen has been named CEO of functional water brand Nirvana Water Sciences Corp.
FDA Sends Warning Letters to CBD Food and Beverage Companies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears to be cracking down on CBD food and beverage brands as the federal agency sent warning letters last week to five companies selling infused products.
Taste Radio: $35K To $35 Million In 3.5 Years. This Is The Story Of Bachan’s.
Justin Gill, the founder and CEO of Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s, spoke about how the brand’s rapid start was fueled by six years of preparation and planning prior to its debut, the intentionality of Bachan’s label and package design, why he considers high quality ingredients as key to creating consumer loyalty and his thoughtful approach to demand planning.
Spirits: 12 Pre-Holiday Tequila and Mezcals to Be Thankful For
In this roundup of new tequila and mezcal releases, Maestro Dobel teams up with California-based winery Silver Oak, Nosotros unveils the first tequila to be aged in wet cider barrels and Casa Del Sol rolls out nationwide.
Boisson Co-Founder Nick Bodkins Talks Wholesale & Retail Strategy Amid Non-Alc Explosion
In this interview, Bodkins breaks down how Boisson is building both with individual shoppers and foodservice partners and addresses a range of topics, including why some high-profile brands may struggle over the next year and why Red Bull is a case model for Boisson’s own evolution.
Winn-Dixie Owner Southeastern Grocers Exploring Sale
The Florida-based operator of the Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s supermarkets, is reportedly exploring a sale and is in talks with prospective buyers, furthering concerns of more consolidation in the grocery channel.
This Week’s New Products: Pitch Black Soda & Holiday Kombucha
In this week’s roundup of new products, Ablis increases the potency of its CBD beverages, MTN DEW announces the return of its Pitch Black flavor and Health-Ade literally brings the Holiday Cheer.
Food and Beverage Brands Relishing Pickleball Opportunities
While it may once have been the domain of country clubs and retirement homes, the sport of pickleball is making a play for the mainstream. As professional pickleball leagues earn serious attention from the sports world, food and beverage brands see it as an emerging cultural trend, and they’re looking to get in on the ground floor.