Celsius Offers Alani Update: $50M In Synergies, Bigger Role for Protein?
Celsius shed some more light on its now-finalized acquisition of Alani Nu yesterday, though further details on distribution were notably absent.
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Reviews: From Little Saints to a Bad Mermaid, Plus Meet Campari’s Crodino
Some people have angels and devils on their shoulders; this week, our review team is seeing Little Saints and a Bad Mermaid, with an appearance from Campari's new non-alc import, Crodino.
Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Reveals His New Dominican Rum Brand
Former Boston Red Sox All-Star David "Big Papi" Ortiz is the founder of a new brand of “ultra-premium” rums, Ozama Rum, produced in his home country of the Dominican Republic.
Anheuser Busch Unveils Dana White-Backed Phorm Energy Drink
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) has revealed its new energy drink line Phorm Energy, as the beer giant seeks to make its presence felt in a category that has become increasingly important, and unstable, to beer distributors in recent years.
Taste Radio: Scaling Tradition — The ‘Daughter’ Building A Cultural Food Empire
Dumpling Daughter isn’t just a food brand. It’s founder Nadia Liu Spellman’s heartfelt homage to family, culture, and comfort. Her mission is simple but powerful: to make high-quality, restaurant-style comfort food accessible at home, while honoring the deep emotional ties that food can hold.
Retailer Confidence Drops 15 Points Since 2024; 73% See Private Label as Priority
Uncertainty and pessimism are rising major among U.S. retailers as labor challenges and inflation have dampened future outlook, according to a report by Progressive Grocer last week.
Afterdream Re-Awakens: AMASS, De Soi Distiller Launches THC RTD
Morgan McLachlan, the master distiller behind adult non-alc (ANA) brand De Soi and botanical spirits line AMASS, is dipping back into an exploding beverage category.
More Than Coachella: Why Alix Earle’s Poppi Partnership Matters
Influencer partnerships have become a go-to tool for CPG brands seeking to gain an edge in the crowded marketplace, but how can one ensure the return will be worth it?
Taste Radio: How Elavi Landed A Million-Dollar Deal With Costco
Michelle Razavi, the co-founder of Elavi, pulls back the curtain on how the brand landed a $1 million order from Costco just four months after the debut of its protein brownies. The hosts also discuss Chobani’s purchase of Daily Harvest and Via Verde Valle’s acquisition of A Dozen Cousins, and how the latter may reflect a new paradigm in which founders favor strategic exits over prolonged fundraising.
Spirits Distribution: Mission Craft Cocktails Hits Total Wine; Carbliss Heads South
In this month’s distribution news, Mission Craft Cocktails reaches a major milestone, RTD Carbliss continues its push through the Midwest, a spirits veteran makes a big play, and more.
Texas Hemp Ban Will ‘Send Shockwaves,’ Say Industry Leaders
Texas is close to enacting a total ban on THC and THCA hemp products, as a law outlawing manufacturing, sales and possession heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval.
Pepsi Cleared Of ‘Nakedly Political’ Pricing Allegations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted on Thursday to dismiss allegations that PepsiCo gave “unfair pricing advantages” to a major retailer while raising prices for its competitors.
New Products: Poppi Gets Punchy, Zico Goes Pure, JuneShine Finds Fiber
Summer seasonal flavors are on showcase in this week's new product gallery, with limited-time sips from the likes of Zoa, Bubly, Wynk and others -- but also permanent additions to rosters from HOP WTR, Poppi and Zico.
Emil Capital Relaunches As ECP Growth, Closes $100M Fund IV for Growth-Stage Investments
Longtime CPG investor Emil Capital Partners is now ECP Growth, as the private equity firm used the $100 million closing of its Fund IV yesterday to reveal its new name and strategy.