Hayden Beverage to Acquire Scout Distribution Idaho JV
The Idaho joint venture between Scout Distribution and Columbia Distributing is being sold to Hayden Beverage Company, the companies shared today.
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Uncle Arnie’s Raises $7.5M, Targets ‘Category Leadership’ in THC Drinks
Cannabis beverage brand Uncle Arnie’s is planning to nearly double its team from 40 to 75 employees after closing a $7.5 million investment round co-led by Mindset Capital and Delta Emerald Ventures.
Distribution: Walmart Welcomes De La Calle, Phorm Energy Heads to 7-Eleven
We recap notable distribution moves from the month so far, including the entrance of "modern Mexican soda" to Walmart's CSD set, the arrival of another D2C supplement brand into brick-and-mortar retail, and several moves by Sprouts.
Tariffs, Inflation And Shifting Consumer Habits Signal Retail Uncertainty Ahead
New economic data on inflation, purchasing behavior and the impact of tariffs indicates a mixed outlook for CPG brands moving forward.
Tip Top’s Kindred Spirits Series Bridges RTD Cocktails and Craft Beer
Want to encourage craft beer drinkers to pick up a craft ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail? Try offering more beer. Now in its third release, Tip Top Proper Cocktails’ Kindred Spirits Series is a first-of-its-kind RTD brand and brewery collaboration that reimagines classic cocktails through the lens of craft beer.
‘Too Good To Pass Up’: Not Beer Launches THC Drinks
Not Beer is not just a sparkling water brand anymore with the launch of a 3-SKU line of THC drinks, focused on value-generation in flavor formulation and pricing.
Court to Owoc: Stop Filing AI-Generated Documents in Monster Case
Jack Owoc's love for new tech has made his legal headache even worse as a Florida federal judge is weighing whether to ban him from filing court paperwork without permission after he submitted AI-generated documents featuring imaginary legal citations.
Taste Radio: The ‘Hour’ Of Change Has Come. And A Marvel Hero Is At The Helm.
Actor Wyatt Russell – best known for his role as U.S. Agent in the Marvel film “Thunderbolts” – and producer Richard Peete pull back the curtain on their journey launching Lake Hour, a fast-growing canned cocktail brand that’s making waves far beyond the red carpet.
Amid Acquisition Negotiations, Lifeway Forecasts Record Annual Sales Growth
Lifeway Foods cited strong volume growth of its drinkable kefir and farmer cheese as the primary driver of record sales in the second quarter of 2025.
Tilray Revamps U.S. THC Drinks With Higher Dosage Options
The cannabis and beer company this morning announced the introduction of new 10 mg THC versions from its Fizzy Jane’s and Happy Flower brands through its Tilray Wellness division, available exclusively in the U.S.
Judge Considers Receivership for Uncle Nearest Whiskey Amid $100M Loan Default
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey faces an uncertain future as a judge weighs its lender's request for a receiver to seize control of the company's operations.
Convenience Retail Traffic Slows in July, But Energy Drinks Still Surging
Convenience store foot traffic declined sequentially by approximately 133 bps year-over-year in July vs. June, with all categories besides energy drinks decelerating.
Ball Corporation Moving to ‘Less Beer’ In Mix After Over-Indexing
Ball Corporation is making beer a smaller part of its mix after over-indexing in the category, CEO Daniel Fisher shared during the company’s Q2 earnings report earlier this week.
Westrock Coffee Hits ‘Record-Breaking’ Q2 Sales, Elevated Net Losses
In its Q2 earnings, Westrock Coffee reported its highest sales quarter despite losses from production buildouts and tariff-related green coffee inventory costs.