Talking Rain CEO Chris Hall Stepping Down
Talking Rain Inc., the parent company of flavored sparkling water brand Sparkling Ice, announced on Friday the departure of CEO Chris Hall, effective April 1.
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Dewey Crush Continues Mid-Atlantic Expansion, Adds Southern Jersey Through Kramer Beverage
Delaware-based Dewey Beverage, Inc., maker of the original canned crush cocktail, announces its new partnership with Kramer Beverage to continue the Company’s Mid-Atlantic expansion of its new ready-to-drink canned cocktail - Dewey Crush.
Phreshly Launches Better-For-You Canned Cocktails
Phreshly, a new brand in the ready-to-drink cocktail space, is excited to release two canned cocktails for their official launch: Bay Lemonade and G’iddem.
A$AP Rocky Releases First Ever Spirit Brand: Mercer + Prince
Multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon A$AP Rocky announces today his highly anticipated venture, Mercer + Prince, a new blended Canadian whisky created and developed in partnership with Global Brand Equities and E. & J. Gallo.
Nurture Brands, Myracle Kitchen Close $3.3M Funding Round
Nurture Brands, the London-based food and beverage portfolio company behind the plant-based Myracle Kitchen brand, announced this week that it has closed a £2.5 million (around $3.3 million) funding round that will support its North American expansion.
This Week’s New Products: Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola, Cannabis and GoodBelly KIDS!
Even in the weeks after Expo West, new beverage products and innovations have continued to roll out to stores in anticipation of the return of warmer weather. This week’s roundup of new products includes the launch of limited-edition Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola, an abundance of additions to the fast-growing CBD sparkling water category, and a new line from GoodBelly specifically formulated for KIDS!
Walsh Whiskey Releases the 14th Edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask
Walsh Whiskey has released the 2022 vintage of The Irishman Vintage Cask, a rare cask strength Irish whiskey expression.
Taste Radio: How Trends & Tradition Shape ‘Roses & ‘Rosti. Plus, A Peek At Web3 and QVC.
Our latest episode features interviews with two innovators in their respective industries: Stephen Caldwell, the co-founder of Swiss Rosti, a unique brand of stuffed potato and cheese bites; and Brent Elliot, the master distiller of acclaimed bourbon brand Four Roses. The Taste Radio team also discussed notable brands from the 2022 Seafood Expo, Web3 primers and a sophisticated smoker.
Ten Locks Adds Cucielo Vermouth De Torino to Its Portfolio
Ten Locks has taken Cucielo under its wing and added the inspirational Italian De Torino vermouth brand to its expanding portfolio of conscious premium drinks.
PWR LIFT Partners with DEKA FIT as Official Protein Water for 2022 Races
Today The Vita Coco Company announces its new protein-infused water brand, PWR LIFT, is partnering with DEKA FIT, the decathalon of functional fitness founded by endurance sports leader Spartan.
ADM Launches PearlEdge Proprietary White Color Solutions
ADM's PearlEdge™ line is derived from natural sources, including native corn starch, and delivers brilliant, stable and uniform white coloring for a variety of food and beverage applications.
MAVI Launches New In-Car Commerce Model and Secures $1.7 Million in Seed Funding
Mavi.io today announced that it has launched its MAVI in-car commerce offering and secured a $1.775 million investment from an affiliate of the Jay Schottenstein family and a group of angel investors that includes former Amazon executives and other retail leaders.
The Fresh Factory Expands Capabilities in the Wellness Shot Category
The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd., a mission-driven platform for fresh, clean-label, plant-based food and beverage brands, continues to expand its growing and diverse set of capabilities by adding shot-line equipment to the Company’s manufacturing facility located in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Wandering Bear Raises $5M to Support Ecommerce, Office Growth
New York-based coffee brand Wandering Bear announced this week that it has raised a $5 million funding round backed by existing investors. The new capital arrives as the company seeks to scale its online ecommerce business, which has become its main focus following a post-pandemic pivot.