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Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits

Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits

by Ferron Salniker,

Uncle Nearest, the country’s largest Black-owned distillery, is widening its reach across spirit categories in announcing a deal to acquire Square One Organic Spirits, the company announced today.

Taste Radio: Patrick Mahomes Drinks A Lot Of Coffee. And He Wants To Share. Taste Radio: Patrick Mahomes Drinks A Lot Of Coffee. And He Wants To Share.

Taste Radio: Patrick Mahomes Drinks A Lot Of Coffee. And He Wants To Share.

by BevNET.com Staff,

NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and former BodyArmor executive Michael Fedele, the lead investor and founder, respectively, of better-for-you coffee brand Throne Sport Coffee, explain how a genuine connection helped formalize a business relationship, why Throne’s target audience includes both health-minded athletes and blue-collar workers, and the company’s initial focus on C-stores.

Jocko Fuel Wants to Take Extreme Ownership of Healthy Beverage Set Jocko Fuel Wants to Take Extreme Ownership of Healthy Beverage Set

Jocko Fuel Wants to Take Extreme Ownership of Healthy Beverage Set

by Brad Avery,

In the military Jocko Willink led troops into battle in Iraq and in business he’s built a lifestyle media brand around leadership and discipline, but now – as he looks to expand his beverage platform Jocko Fuel – can he conquer the field of DSD? And more importantly, can he build a brand that can thrive beyond its namesake founder?

NielsenIQ: BevAlc Sales Return to Modest Growth NielsenIQ: BevAlc Sales Return to Modest Growth

NielsenIQ: BevAlc Sales Return to Modest Growth

by Ferron Salniker,

The latest data shows a modest rebound for total BevAlc sales growth in the two-week period ending May 4, reflecting easing volume declines and relatively steady pricing growth, according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research’s latest analysis of NielsenIQ data.

Sound Acquired by PE Partner, Restocks After Dry Spell Sound Acquired by PE Partner, Restocks After Dry Spell

Sound Acquired by PE Partner, Restocks After Dry Spell

by Brad Avery,

Sparkling beverage brand Sound is back in supply after its acquisition this month by operating partner Next in Natural, a New York-based private equity firm specializing in better-for-you CPG.

Taste Radio: It’s Time To Get Beyond Plant-Based Battles. Bala To The Rescue. Taste Radio: It’s Time To Get Beyond Plant-Based Battles. Bala To The Rescue.

Taste Radio: It’s Time To Get Beyond Plant-Based Battles. Bala To The Rescue.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Jacqui’s recap of the recently held Vegan Women’s Summit spurs a conversation about consumer perception of plant-based food and meat alternatives, in particular. We also sit down with Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, the co-founder of Bala Enzyme, an innovative brand of plant-based drink mixes developed to speed recovery and reduce inflammation.

NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Stay Stable Across End of April NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Stay Stable Across End of April

NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Stay Stable Across End of April

by Brad Avery,

Non-alcoholic beverage sales remained stable across the two-week period ending May 4, 2024, as volume growth picked up while pricing moderated, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ scanner data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.