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Gallery: New Spirits From El Tesoro, Heavensake, Brother’s Bond & More

In the latest new spirits roundup, El Tesoro continues its experiments in whiskey barrel aging, Heavensake collaborates with two of Japan’s most prestigious sake breweries, and former college football star Eric LeGrand expands his portfolio with a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 

Taste Radio: Plant-Based Spam? We Mull It Over. And Learn From Dash & Dough’.

The world needs plant-based spam. Nootropic beverages will make a comeback in 2025. T-shirts are the best brand swag. It’s buy-or-sell time, and the hosts transact in opinions. This episode also features interviews with the leaders of two fast-growing U.K.-based CPG companies: Jack Scott of Dash, and Kathryn Bricken of Doughlicious.

Monster: Increased Expenses Lead to Mixed Q3

Higher expenses weighed on Monster Energy’s Q3 2024 earnings report this week, but the company says it feels optimistic about future growth opportunities as it takes new pricing action across its core portfolio.

Weathering The Storm: Hurricane Helene’s Impact On CPG

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, we spoke with a handful of brands from North Carolina to hear how they are rebuilding from loss through communal support and entrepreneurial resilience.

Oatly: Gross Margin, Volumes Increase In Q3

Oatly made “solid progress” towards profitability showing double-digit revenue and volume gains in North America with total revenue of $208 million, in the third quarter.

Molson Coors Takes Majority Stake in ZOA Energy

Molson Coors has acquired a majority stake in energy drink brand ZOA in a $53 million cash transaction, expanding its growing non-alcoholic beyond beer portfolio and adding to rising M&A interest across the energy space.

Zevia Underperforms Q3, Projects Return to Growth in Q4

Despite underperforming net sales expectations for Q3, zero sugar soda brand Zevia is projecting a return to growth in Q4 thanks to its expansion into 4,300 Walmart stores during the previous quarter – positioned as part of the mass channel chain’s new Modern Soda retail set – the company said in its latest earnings report on Wednesday.

Elevator Talk: The Original Southside, Kyleigh’s Lemonade, Sozu, Neotein

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O'Brien, the founder and managing director of The Outlier Initiative, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.