Diageo Turns to Former Clif Bar CEO To Lead North America
Diageo’s largest market is under new leadership. The global spirits company has appointed Sally Grimes, the former head of Clif Bar, as CEO of North America effective next month.
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Expo East: Elmhurst Reboots Coffee; ShineWater Meets ‘Trolls’
Our Expo East 2023 coverage continues with a look into Elmhurst's revamped line of plant-based cold brew lattes, as well as ShineWater's ongoing move into cans under new CEO Clare Verdery. Plus updates from 100 Coconuts and Gorgie, and trend insights from SPINS.
Illicit Elixirs Launches Line of Ready-To-Drink Beverages That Support Dopamine Production
Illicit Elixirs is bringing the FUN to FUNctional with the release of the brand’s inaugural line of fizzy and flirty, ready-to-drink beverages that are designed to support dopamine production.
Vita Coco Announces Partnership with Singer Becky G Ahead of Her U.S. ‘Mi Casa, Tu Casa’ Tour
Leading coconut water company The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ: COCO) announces a partnership with award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and activist Becky G.
Ready to Run: Why RTD Cocktail Brands Are Betting Big On Rum
With tequila and vodka-based RTDs dominating the sales charts, is there room for rum to make a play?
Expo East: GNGR Expands Outside Shots; Clear Cut’s ‘Hero’ Takes Flight; Remedy Embraces Ube
As the final-ever Natural Products Expo East trade show kicks off this morning, our first dispatch looks in at shot maker GNGR Labs' expansion into 12 oz drinks, a new chapter (and product) for growing platform brand Clear Cut, Remedy Organics' growing wellness set and the growing momentum behind American yapoun tea.
Animal Rights Group Alleges Fairlife is Still Sourcing Milk from Abusive Farms
Coca-Cola-owned dairy brand Fairlife is once again under fire from animal rights group Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), this time regarding claims that is continuing to source its milk from farms rife with cattle abuse, a connection which both Coke and the farms’ owner denies.
NotCo’s New NotMilk Barista Joins the Menu at New York-Based Specialty Coffee Roaster Joe Coffee
NotCo, the fast-growing food tech company with a first-of-its-kind patented AI technology named Giuseppe, announced its most recent foodservice partnership with New York-based specialty coffee roaster Joe Coffee.
Data: FMB & RTD Cocktail Sales Up, As BevAlc Steady Over Labor Day Weekend
Volume improved slightly on a sequential basis across wine, spirits and flavored malt beverage categories, while decelerating across hard seltzer in the two-week period ending September 9, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Missed Shots: How 5-Hour Is Responding to Slumping Sales
After 20 years controlling the energy shot category, 5-Hour has seen sales slip in recent years as consumers have adapted new shopping behaviors while also favoring the innovation coming from energy drinks.
C4 Energy & Four Top NFL Players Launch “Energy that Hits” Fall Campaign
As a brand, C4 Energy is constantly doubling down on its commitment to the athletes, both every day and professional, who use its products to be the best versions of themselves. To continue that dedication, C4 Energy is launching a new campaign this fall.
New Hope Ending Expo East; New Trade Event Set for 2024
Savor the nostalgia because after nearly four decades, Natural Products Expo East is on its last lap. Organizer New Hope Network confirmed in a letter to attendees yesterday that this year’s annual conference, which begins today in Philadelphia and runs through Saturday Sept 23, will be the show’s last.
Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate Due to Softer Pricing, Volumes
Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerated in the two-week period ending September 9 due to somewhat softer pricing and volumes, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Duvernois (Romeo’s Gin, Pur Vodka) to Integrate Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Portfolio in Canada
Duvernois Creative Spirits announced the signing of a representation agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Canada, a division of Southern Glazer’s, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol.