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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.

Crystal Geyser Joins the Surging Flavored Sparkling Category

CG Roxane is the leveraging its flagship brand Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water to enter the flavored sparkling water space, which grew 9.3% year-over-year, outpacing both flavored still water and non-flavored sparkling water during that period.

Beer Run: Can THC Brands Find Safety in Three-Tier System?

Having leveraged DTC distribution to meet the unique needs of the category, hemp brands are now facing a massive question: how to marry steady online sales with the larger opportunity within beverage-alcohol retail.

Web Weed: THC Drinks Crush It Online – But For How Long?

After successfully building a strong consumer base online with DTC, the hemp-derived THC drink category is weighing whether ecommerce is a viable long-term channel for success or a familiar first step to broader retail goals.

Taste Radio: It’s Kind Of Wild, But Katie Lee Biegel Is Changing The Way We Drink

Bestselling author and TV personality Katie Lee Biegel discusses her journey into the organic wine business as the co-founder of Kind of Wild. She reflects on the evolution of the food and beverage industry, the power of in-person and digital consumer engagement, and why authenticity – not the “celebrity chef” label – is at the heart of her approach to food, wine, and business.

Gopuff Goes Supersized Amidst Fears of Shortages

As consumers and companies become more fearful of looming economic challenges, Gopuff’s solution is to go big. The ecommerce grocery platform announced today a new multipack line of bulk products called GoXL, with over 300 items available for home delivery.