People Moves: Guru Energy Shakes Up Leadership
GURU Energy is searching for a new permanent CEO while Swiss supplement brand KA-EX just appointed a North America-focused chief executive.
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Taste Radio: What Goodles’ $500M Acquisition Says About CPG Innovation
This week, we dig into Barilla Group’s acquisition of Goodles and how the mac and cheese brand’s success reflects growing demand for better-for-you versions of familiar, legacy products. We also look at David Protein maker Medici Brands’ $2.2B valuation following its Series B raise, the launch of its better-for-you candy brand HallPass and how the company is rethinking two of the most familiar formats in CPG.
Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5M to Resolve Federal Probe into Bribing Chain Retail Buyers
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the justice department and federal regulators to pay $12.5 million.
U.K.-based MOTH Bets $15M On U.S. Growth As Premium RTDs Surge
Premium canned cocktail brand MOTH has raised $15 million as it positions for growth in the U.S. and in the U.K.
New Products: Apple Soda For Olipop, Proda & Culture Pop
This week, apple flavors are trending among soda brands as other seasonal varieties hit store shelves in anticipation of the holidays.
Inside David Protein’s Strategy To Shake Up RTD Protein
David Protein founder Peter Rahal provides details on his brand's approach to the RTD protein shake category.
CPG Week Podcast: Goodles’ Great Deal And Rahal’s Big Week
This week, the podcast tackles M&A deals from Goodles’ and Barilla to Keurig Dr Pepper and Chobani with additional insights on Nestlé’s divestments and Peter Rahal’s Medici Brands.
Whey Supply Crunch Opens Door for Alternative Proteins
As whey protein costs remain elevated, some manufacturers are considering whether alternative protein sources or other recipe variations can fill the gap.
Meet the Brands Bringing Spain’s Iconic Wine And Cola Cocktail To America
Two independent ready-to-drink (RTD) brands are betting Americans are ready to mix their wine with cola. Little Sun’s Calimocho and Wine and Cola, two Southern California-based companies inspired by the Spanish staple cocktail Kalimotxo, have hit the market recently with different spins on the liquid, branding and sales strategy.
Review: How Does Sollos Yerba Mate Stack Up?
The brand's single SKU delivers an approachable tropical flavor profile, even if its overall proposition feels familiar rather than distinctive.
Distribution: The Zero Co. Starts Shipping
Atlanta-based NA bottle shop The Zero Co. is opening up its business nationwide, now offering shipping across the contiguous U.S. market. Consumers can purchase beverages from the retailer’s website, thezeroco.co, with free shipping available on orders over $150.
Whey Protein Supply Crunch Enters Next Phase
As food and beverage brands continue to push protein into new formats and eating occasions, demand for whey, one of the industry’s most widely used protein sources, has outpaced supply.
Athletic Brewing Adds Drake Maye and Dak Prescott as ‘Athlete-Owners’
Athletic Brewing Company is adding two QB1s to its roster as “athlete-owners” as the NFL season kicks off tonight. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott struck multi-year partnerships with the dedicated non-alcoholic (NA) beer maker, along with stakes in the business.
Protein2o Enlists Ex-Congo Brands Exec to Help Brand ‘Dream Bigger’
Amidst a protein beverage boom, clear protein drink maker Protein2o is preparing to accelerate growth with new investment and executive leadership.