This week, we sat down with the co-founders of Vail-based private equity firm Manna Tree Partners and the founders of three portfolio companies, Verde Farms, Health-Ade and Gotham Greens, to explore the relationship between investor and entrepreneur. The discussions revealed how their personal friendship established a baseline for trust and helped create positive outcomes for all involved.
Over the past two years Numilk has quietly moved away from that original strategy to focus on developing technology for foodservice applications and now is preparing to scale its footprint and launch at-home devices capable of making nearly any non-dairy milk product consumers desire.
According to a press release, the net proceeds of the new financing will be used for “growth-oriented production, continued expansion of the recently launched online channel, new product innovation, and general working capital.”
In this marketing roundup, Pepsi partners with The Los Angeles Football Club to launch a community giveback program, PEN15 stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle bring the LAHAughs with their new sparkling water campaign and BODYARMOR and DRNX Adaptogenic Waters score big with top athletes.
In August, 99 Proof plans to open a members-only lounge that, with a minimum annual investment, will let partners work, socialize, and get exposure to investment opportunities while enjoying craft spirits.
Corona, Calif. – Monster Energy just unveiled the newest addition to the Monster Energy Ultra Family, Peachy Keen – a juicy and bold peach flavor that tastes like the perfect…
After announcing the closing of a $29 million Series B funding round on Thursday, performance energy drink brand A SHOC is looking to increase brand awareness and fuel its expansion with the support of its expanded athlete investor team, according to CEO Paul Nadel.
AtlantaFresh Artisan Creamery’s case against Whole Foods Market is moving forward after U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Thrash denied Whole Foods' motion to throw out a $15 million breach of contract lawsuit. The case alleges the natural grocery chain prematurely and ‘abruptly’ broke a seven-year distribution contract with grass-fed dairy producer AtlantaFresh Artisan Creamery and caused the business to go under.
In this week’s roundup of new product launches, ZOA Energy expanded its energy drink line with the launch of 12 oz. cans, Nuun re-launched its functional hydration portfolio and Q Mixers debuted two non-carbonated mixers just in time for warmer weather. Plus, sparkling water brands Aura Bora and AHA both added new flavors.
Just in time for summer, Onda, the award-winning tequila seltzer brand co-founded by Shay Mitchell, has launched 4-packs of the two fan favorite flavors from their Paradise Collection, Mango and Pineapple.
Performance energy drink brand A SHOC announced today it has closed a $29 million Series B funding round backed by existing investors and a roster of celebrity athletes.
Category is… Cocktails & Mocktails! World of Wonder and RuPaul, the multiple Emmy-award winning team behind the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” global franchise, are serving up the light, love and laughter of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” with House of Love, direct-to-consumer canned cocktails and mocktails. A collaboration among World of Wonder, RuPaul, and SVEDKA VODKA founder Marina Hahn, this line celebrates everyone who lives life with pride. Pre-sales start April 15; sales begin May 20.
In this week's Distribution Roundup, craft mocktail brand Jeng partners with beer distributor Sarene to service the East Coast, while Alkaline88 targets fitness and nutrition retailers via Europa Sports, plus news from Wynk, RISE Brewing Co., Poppilu, Play Mode and Rowdy Energy.
Spirited Hive, a new line of ready-to-drink craft cocktails made with quality spirits, all-natural ingredients and organic honey, has been named the exclusive ready-to-drink cocktail of Major League Soccer’s Nashville Soccer Club. Debuting May 1 at GEODIS Park, the club’s new home and largest soccer-specific stadium in the U.S. and Canada, Spirited Hive will be available at two standalone bars and throughout the stadium’s bar carts.
