French Group GBH Acquires MANGROVE Global Ltd
The French group GBH and MANGROVE Global Ltd, one of the UK’s main independent premium spirits distributors, have announced their agreement for MANGROVE to be acquired by GBH.
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Espolòn Tequila Named the Official Tequila Partner of Scream VI
Espolòn Tequila announced that the brand will be the official tequila partner of one of this year's most anticipated films, Scream VI, through an exclusive collaboration with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group.
This Week’s New Products: Peeps and Transformation-flavored Colas, Plus Chris Olsen’s Coffee Brand
In this week’s new products roundup, Coca-Cola teams up with a Grammy-award winning artist to unveil the newest addition to its Creations collection, Pepsi and XTEND take flavor inspiration from nostalgia candies and TikTok star Chris Olsen enters the CPG world with the debut of his coffee brand.
FDA: Ineffective Cleaning, Sanitation to Blame for Lyons Magnus Contamination
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is pressing aseptic food and beverage maker Lyons Magnus for more answers around the company’s response to health code violations that sparked a recall of around 35 million products last summer.
Tru Inc. Raises $6.5M Series A to Support Footprint, Team Expansion
Functional beverage maker Tru Inc. has raised $6.5 million in a Series A funding round led by BTomorrow Ventures, an existing investor and the corporate venturing arm of British American Tobacco.
Boston’s GrandTen Distilling Launches Limited-Edition American Whiskey
GrandTen Distilling, a prominent distillery in Boston, announces the launch of their new line of limited-edition American whiskey, GrandTen Whiskey.
Taste Radio: Identifying Next-Gen Prime Time Brands. It Starts Here… And There.
Taste Radio’s hosts discussed the value of attending CPG-centric community events, how Expo West 2023 exhibitors can best advise our editorial teams about their presence at the event, highlighted recent capital raises for two beverage brands and riffed on new and innovative products from two Mexican-inspired food brands and a trio of innovative energy drinks companies, among several others.
Cointreau Unveils Revamped Bottle Design
With its most momentous redesign in nearly 140 years, Cointreau, the essential ingredient at the heart of more than 500 classic cocktails including The Original Margarita and The Cosmopolitan, proudly ushers in a new era for its iconic bottle.
Black Infusions Signs with Mexcor, Expands to Florida
Black Infusions Brands announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mexcor International Wine and Spirits, a leading independent liquor distributor, to distribute its portfolio of award-winning Black Fig, Gold Apricot, and Dark Cherry all-natural infused vodkas and The Original Dirty Shirley RTD in the state of Florida.
Coke: ‘Total Beverage’ Mission Drives Innovation, 2022 Earnings ‘Strong’ Despite Headwinds
The Coca-Cola Company is continuing its “total beverage” mission this year by putting more focus on categories with long growth runways such as coffee, sports drinks, and alcohol, CEO James Quincey said during the company’s Q4 and full year earnings call yesterday.
Amazing Grass Partners with Jenna Bush Hager to Challenge Americans to ‘Get Your Greens’
Together with Amazing Grass, Jenna Bush Hager is encouraging consumers to “Get Your Greens” and join the challenge on her Instagram page for a chance to win her favorite Amazing Grass product.
Tilden Launches Ready-To-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Tilden, the non-alcoholic beverage brand creating spirited connections, launched its first two ready-to-serve cocktails.
Picnic Brunch Canned Cocktails Announces Expansion into Publix Super Markets
Picnic Brunch, the country’s only brunch-focused beverage company, has partnered with Publix Super Markets to bring their exclusive line of canned brunch cocktails to stores across the Southeast.
Betty Buzz Sparkling Mixers Expands Distribution With First National Restaurant Partner
Betty Buzz, a range of sparkling non-alcoholic beverages from entrepreneur and actress Blake Lively, is excited to announce its launch at Yard House restaurants throughout the United States.