Latin American beverage tech company Beliv announced this month that it has acquired New Orleans-based probiotic beverage maker Big Easy, giving the multinational company a foothold in the U.S. market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
A pair of beverage alcohol e-commerce platforms are merging. E-commerce luxury spirits platform ReserveBar announced today that it will acquire Minibar Delivery, a marketplace that offers on-demand delivery of beer, wine and spirits. The transaction is expected to close this week. The companies declined to disclose a sale price.
Over the past month new brands and products have entered the segment ranging from the debut of hard craft lemonade brand Mad Lemon to a house-made gin and absinthe combination from Tattersall Distillery. Check out the gallery below for the latest canned cocktails to hit the market.
Coconut smoothie producer Genius Juice, in a partnership with BLD Capital, has acquired a “significant stake” in refrigerated bar maker Bright Foods, the company announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Despite supply chain challenges presenting significant headwinds, Monster Energy Company beat analyst expectations by reporting 13.2% net sales growth to $1.41 billion in its Q3 2021 earnings report, released yesterday.
PepsiCo has been ordered to stop using the “MTN Dew Rise Energy” name for its branded energy drink line this week after a New York judge ordered a preliminary injunction against the conglomerate in a trademark infringement lawsuit, handing a temporary victory to cold brew coffee maker Rise Brewing Co.
In this week's distribution roundup: Ocean Spray Launches Frutas Frescas Juice Line at Walmart and Boxed Water Now Available on Alaska Airline Flights.
Black Rifle Coffee Company is going public after it announced this week it will merge with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that values the military-focused brand at $1.7 billion.
Non-alcoholic craft beer maker Two Roots Brewing and cannabis beverage company Truss Beverage Co. announced a partnership this week to bring hemp-infused, non-alcoholic beer to Canada. The line will launch under Truss’ new Bedfellows Liquid Arts brand with two THC and CBD-infused beers -- Bedfellows Haus Mates and Bedfellows Indie Pals.
The U.S. and European Union (EU) have struck a deal that will lift some tariffs on aluminum and steel that were enacted by former President Donald Trump. The deal, which was reached during the Group of 20 summit in Rome last weekend, will remove tariffs on “limited volumes” of aluminum and steel made in EU member countries, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told the Washington Post.
After 14 years in business, premium sparkling water maker Found is no stranger to reinventing itself. Now, after the pandemic forced the international company to overhaul its strategy, the brand is relaunching again with new funding, a new headquarters and a new name.
According to a press release, the new funds will also be used for “technology development and talent acquisition.”
All channel non-alcoholic beverage sales continue to show their strength as dollar sales accelerated in the period ending October 23, rising 13.2% in the two-weeks, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Total dollar sales were up 27% in the period on a two-year stacked basis.
Whether it's connecting with loved ones around the dinner table or slipping into something stylish (and cozy), spirits brands are pulling out all the stops to attract consumers as the winter holiday season begins to kick into gear. In this roundup, we highlight an handful of notable new campaigns and activations, including limited edition merch from Glenfiddich and Mount Gay Rum.
