Reviews: Break Out the Bubbles With Culture Pop, Yuzuco; Plus Cadence, Mind Garden
Whether its about delivering calmness, electrolytes, or the juicy burst of real fruit, this week's reviews are all about the bubbles.
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CPG Week: Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone’s Latest Deal
On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?).
Reed’s Says Production Can Finally Meet Demand as Q1 Sales Rise
In its first earnings since new CEO Cyril Wallace joined the company last month – following a two decade career at PepsiCo – Reed’s projected confidence moving forward as net sales grew 4.5% to $10 million in the quarter and supply hurdles appear to have stabilized.
Sales Rise Over Easter, But Will They Keep Up?
Some categories enjoyed a sales lift during the Easter holiday: in the 4-wks, CSDs (+6.5%), energy drinks (see below), and non-alc beer (+25.6%) picked up speed.
Coco5’s Rebrand Fuels Fresh Sales with Women, Premium Clubs
While coconut water-based sports drink brand Coco5 may be sticking close to its “mile-deep” philosophy, distribution is getting a lot bigger than just an inch-wide. Founded in 2010, the better-for-you hydration drink maker has been ramping up business over the last five years.
Lifeway Continues Growth Streak in Q1 on Back of Drinkable Kefirs
Leading U.S. kefir brand Lifeway Foods had its 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, with net sales up 3.3% to $46.1 million, in its Q1 2025 earnings report this morning. The net sales growth was fueled primarily by volume improvement for Lifeway’s line of branded drinkable kefirs and its farmer’s cheese.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Coffee Prices By The Numbers
That morning cup-a-joe burning a hole in your pocket? You’re not the only one. The average price of ground roast coffee hit a peak last month, topping $7.50 per pound, representing a nearly 25% increase year-over-year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
CGA On-Premise Report: Positive Mother’s Day Expectations and Inconsistent 2-Week Trends
If horse races and taco specials can’t bring consumers to the on-premise, maybe celebrating their mothers will.
Taste Radio: Make Drinking Culture Great Again? A Cocktail Icon Has Ideas.
Tony Abou-Ganim, a legendary figure in the world of cocktails and hospitality with nearly five decades behind the bar, is sounding an alarm for the industry he cherishes. “Where did the fun go?” he wonders.
Campari America Enters Non-Alc Market with Crodino Spritz
Campari America is building on its spritzing success to pursue another trend: adult non-alc (ANA). The Italian spirits group announced today it is bringing Crodino, a zero-proof ready-to-serve spritz, to the U.S. as its first Stateside foray into the growing category.
Danone Agrees Deal for Plant-Based Nutrition Brand Kate Farms
Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, makers of a range of plant-based nutrition products for both medical and retail channels.
Blood, Sugar, Sex… Coffee? Singer Anthony Kiedis, Shane Powers, Live Nation Launch JOLENE
Anthony Kiedis, the hyperkinetic Red Hot Chili Peppers’ lead singer, along with Shane Powers, a podcaster and former Survivor contestant, has turned the pair’s 20-year-plus standing weekly Thursday coffee meeting into a beverage business.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Dwindling Energy, Beefy Plants and Tariff Anxiety
This spring’s crop of public company earnings offered a mixed bag of results, as large players struggled, smaller brands soared, and “economic uncertainty” was the phrase of the month. As we close the books on Q1, here’s some of our main takeaways.
Taste Radio: Own & Infer – Behind The Scenes Of A ‘Perfect’ Brand Refresh
After a challenging 2024, Lemon Perfect knew it was time for a reset. Founder Yanni Hufnagel led the charge with a reengineered bottle and improved formula, but the brand’s comeback wouldn’t be complete without a revitalized look. Enter Paula Grant and her creative studio Suite9C, tasked with developing a daring visual identity refresh. This is the story of how a brand turned setback into spotlight.