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.
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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.
Lifeway To Launch Kefir Butter, Eyes Record Sales on GLP-1 Tailwinds
On the back of rising consumer demand for probiotic foods and expanded distribution partnerships with mainstream retailers, Lifeway Foods is projecting record growth for fiscal 2025.
Cove Soda Appoints Bryan Crowley as CEO
As it works to grow its presence across the North American market, Canadian functional beverage maker Cove Soda has named Bryan Crowley as CEO. Crowley, a career beverage executive, most recently served as CEO of gamer energy drink brand G Fuel.
Odyssey Elixir Unveils Total Brand Refresh, Including New Name
Odyssey Elixir is taking “New Year, New You” all the way as the company unveiled this week a comprehensive brand refresh, including new packaging and a new name: Odyssey Functional Energy.
BodyArmor, DripDrop Launch Fresh Hydration Innovations
BodyArmor is broadening its advanced hydration offerings with its first major innovation of the new year: BodyArmor Flash I.V. Caffeine Zero Sugar; Plus, electrolyte drink mix maker DripDrop launched its new Zero Sugar Plus line this week.
New RTDs From K-Pop’s G-Dragon, Salt Point, and Rancho La Gloria
Winter ready-to-drink launches include fermented rice seltzers, yerba mate refreshers, and Greek canned cocktails, plus a K-Pop superstar-backed wine highball and tallboy cans from two big names.
Texas Drink Makers Emphasize Gut Health At Winter FancyFaire
Founders’ faith in the gut-health beverage trend showed no sign of slowing at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter FancyFair this week. From live-culture water kefirs to the expanding set of…