Female-Led CPG Brands Nemi, Tuyyo and Todo Verde Merge
Cactus snack maker Nemi, seasoning blend producer Todo Verde and powdered beverage platform Tuyyo have merged under the Tuyyo Foods name.
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Non-Alc Wilderton Aperitivo to Shut Down Operations After Seven Years
Wilderton Aperitivo, a zero-proof spirits brand that opened the country’s first non-alc distillery, is winding down operations after nearly seven years in business, citing a challenging capital environment.
Jones Soda Projects Triple-Digit Q4 Sales Spike in Preliminary Earnings
Jones Soda posted preliminary earnings results for its Q4 and full year 2025 report, with the craft soda maker anticipating a triple-digit net sales growth for the final three months of the year.
Taste Radio: Innovation Aplenty At A ‘Faire.’ An Indication For 2026?
From ginger shots and lentil crisps to sparkling bone broth and cinnamon water, the hosts hit the floor at 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in San Diego to sample what’s next in food and beverage. The hosts discuss standout brands, innovative concepts, smart packaging and evolving brand strategies that reveal where wellness, snacking and functional drinks are headed.
New Products: Collabs from Starbucks and Culture Pop, ‘Wicked’ Cold Brew and NOBULL Nutrition
This week’s new products roundup features collaborations from probiotic soda brand Culture Pop and Starbucks, ‘Wicked: For Good’-themed cold brews from Pop & Bottle and the latest protein innovations from Koia, PRIME, Silk and more.
Jumex Launches First Candy Line with GoMix Gummies
Juice maker Jumex USA is bringing its decades-old name to the snack aisle with a new non-beverage product: Jumex GoMix gummies, launching this month online and in select Albertsons locations in West Texas and New Mexico.
Updated: Chameleon Cold Brew Under New Ownership
Chameleon Cold Brew may be under new ownership, with multibrand rollup Next In Natural the coffee brand’s presumed new parent company.
SPINS Braces For Agentic Shopping With MikMak Acquisition
SPINS acquired commerce intelligence and omnichannel orchestration platform MikMak this week, accelerating its capabilities for enabling and measuring consumer engagement throughout the shopping experience “across physical, digital, and agentic shelves.”
With $10M Raise, Spiked Ade Wants To Move Vodka Into the Sports Drink Aisle
Serial food and beverage entrepreneur Jason Cohen has a theory that sports drinks are the next frontier for spirits-based RTDs – and he’s got $10 million in investment and an expansion plan to test it.
Prime Announces Ultra-Filtered Protein Shake
Prime is entering the protein shake category, announcing its new line on social media this morning.
Minor Figures Relaunches Lattes In Multiserve Format
Oat milk producer Minor Figures is frothing back into ready-to-drink lattes with a multiserve format as the brand targets retail expansion.
Stoli Group USA Moves to Liquidate Following Failed Bankruptcy Exit
Stoli Group USA, the owner of Stoli vodka, will move into the liquidation phase after initially filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024.
Reviews: Olipop’s Shirley Temple Soars, Plus Beekeeper’s Hot Cold Brew
Whether you're into something sweet or you're seeking spice, we have you covered in this week's reviews, featuring Beekeeper Coffee's unique Hot Honey cold brew and Olipop's modern take on a soda fountain classic.
Beyond Meat Launches Protein Drink
Beyond Meat is testing how far it can take its plant-based protein concept with its latest innovation, Beyond Immerse, a functional protein drink line launching Thursday as an ecommerce exclusive LTO.