Chicago’s CPG scene is thriving, and we got a taste of it firsthand. Fresh off our latest Taste Radio meetup, we spotlight the city’s vibrant brand community and sample a fascinating lineup of products discovered at the highly touted, unceremoniously shuttered and ultimately resurrected Foxtrot Market.
Less than two years after its acquisition of OWYN, Simply Good Foods Company is facing a proposed class action suit from investors alleging the integration of the brand has been “an abject failure.”
YOSHI Matcha Liqueur is moving from a two-state test market to national distribution in under a year, testing its thesis that the popularity of espresso martinis and matcha prove there’s demand for green tea-laced cocktails.
Calaveras showcases an impressive functional stack, but the brand's thoughtful approach to full-sugar and zero-sugar flavors is its real secret weapon.
We caught up with Ka’Chava president and COO Louise Todd to find out how the brand is working around the current protein craze, how it’s managing retail expansion, future innovation strategy and the race to stay ahead of the chasing pack.
A Zevia stakeholder is urging the better-for-you soda brand to seek an immediate sale of the business, arguing that the company is more valuable as an asset than a public company after it “missed the category it helped create.”
Buoyed by several successful partnerships, Jones Soda Co. reported positive sales growth in its second quarter, while its modern soda and adult beverage categories faced challenges.
The Fireball owner has signed a binding agreement to acquire Au Vodka, a top-selling UK RTD vodka brand. The deal continues Sazerac's two-year buying spree and marks its largest push yet into the UK market.
BevNET CPG Media announced today that Bryce McDonald has returned as vice president of sales. He will lead the sales organization and work with partners to develop programs across the company's media, events, insights and professional resources.
Laird Superfood is beginning to see the payoff from its push to build a broader platform, with acquisitions, retail expansion and early operating synergies driving a significant increase in scale.
In the five years since The Coca-Cola Company paid $5.6 billion to purchase next-generation sports drink BodyArmor, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the brand, which was famously started by serial entrepreneurs Mike Repole and Lance Collins, along with co-founder Kobe Bryant.
Functionality is everywhere – but are consumers buying the benefit or seeing right through it? This week, we dig into the rise of protein- and fiber-enhanced snacks from Khloud, Doritos and Smartfood, the growing buzz around colostrum, and a troubling new study on avocado oil authenticity. Plus, we explore the enduring appeal of pickle flavor and Grillo’s winning collaboration strategy.
Poppi gets sour, 5-Hour gets spooky, Bulletproof gets moody and MALK gets 'whole.'
Pressed Juicery has appointed a new CMO and CSO as it extends deeper into retail. Death Wish Coffee adds former YumEarth Exec as CMO.
