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Hoplark Restructures, Founder Eberhardt to Lead Innovation At Labs Division

Colorado-based beverage maker Hoplark is separating into two subsidiaries: Hoplark, which will oversee the core brand as it currently exists, and Hoplark Labs, a tech-driven division that will launch new beverage brands and products under the leadership of the company’s founder, Dean Eberhardt.

Looking Ahead: Data Experts Weigh In on Holiday Sales and Beyond for Spirits

With 2023 around the corner, beverage alcohol analysts have begun tackling questions about holiday season sales and the outlook on spirits for the new year: How will economic conditions impact premiumization? Which spirits will continue to lead the way? And how will moderation trends continue to evolve?

NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Accelerate in Early December

Non-alcoholic beverage sales gained pace in the two-week period ending December 3 as volume growth “remained stable despite a slight acceleration in pricing,” according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Spindrift Announces Launch of Four New Varieties

Spindrift is announcing four new varieties launching in the new year: the mocktail-inspired Nojito, Peach Strawberry, and two new iced tea innovations: Mint Green Tea and Mango Black Tea.

HOP WTR Launches HOP LOCKR For Dry January

HOP WTR, the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water, is committed to helping fans ditch the booze this January with the launch of the HOP LOCKR.

Report: E-Grocery Sales Down 10% YOY

As inflation continues to impact prices at the supermarket, U.S. consumers are spending less money buying groceries online, according to last month’s Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey.

Poppi Closes CAVU-Led $25M Series B Round

Prebiotic soda producer Poppi has closed a $25 million Series B funding round backed by existing investor CAVU Venture Partners, the company announced today. The new financing arrives as Poppi reports 148% year-over-year growth amid a significant retail expansion.

Taste Radio: To Unlock The Extraordinary Power Of Design, He Put Humans Front And Center

Mauro Porcini, the Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo, discussed his definition of design, both in the abstract and specific to his work in consumer products, how he convinces colleagues to align with his vision, and where he takes his cues as a creator and leader. He also explained his hiring process and the value of technical expertise versus personality or cultural savvy and how social media influences his perspective on design.