One week after a wrenching presidential election, Jack Owoc’s demeanor somewhat reflects the winning candidate himself: the flamboyant founder of Bang Energy is optimistic and effusive about the future – highlighted by his return to the category this fall with a new drink called Ai Energy
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FedUp Foods is using its new Wilmington, N.C. facility to move into to the cold brew category where it will be producing private-label, Regenerative Organic Certified coffee.
Electrolit is laying down roots in the U.S., as the Mexican hydration company announced today plans to bring production north of the border for the first time via a $400 million manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas, set to open in early 2026.
Ismail Salhi, the co-founder of subscription-based baking company Wildgrain, talks about why being obsessed with its existing customer base and not hiring “until it’s painful” have helped the brand generate $30 million in revenue and become profitable just three years after its launch.
The new year is rapidly approaching, as evidenced by the influx of food and beverage trend reports in our inboxes. Today, we’re examining Nestlé’s forecast for 2025, which outlines how shifting consumer preferences could influence product innovation trends in the coming year.
In a time where consumers’ attention is being drawn in thousands of different directions every second online, it’s important for brands to be able to move, pivot and innovate as fast as possible to keep engagement high. Drink mix manufacturer Dyla Brands, maker of Stur and protein brand Happy Viking, now has an entire facility dedicated to meeting those specific demands.
It’s not quite trench warfare, but fighting for victory in the beverage industry can sometimes feel that way. It’s maybe no surprise then to see veteran-owned or veteran-supporting brands making an impact in CPG.
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.
Ready-to-drink cocktails are now allowed at more retailers and restaurants in Pennsylvania, but that doesn’t mean drinkers in the Keystone State are cracking open an array of canned cocktails.
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.
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.
In this week’s new products gallery, cannabis beverage purveyor Kite Soda unveils a new look to enhance shelf appeal, MALK gears up for the festive season with the return of Holiday Nog, and Sidekick Soda drops three new flavors.
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.
