X2 Closes $16M Funding Round, With NFL’s Barkley Joining
Sports performance drink maker X2 has announced the close of a $15 million round of Series D financing led by L Catterton and highlighted by participation from NFL running back Saquon Barkley.
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Deep Eddy Vodka Launches Ready-to-Drink Deep Eddy Vodka + Soda
Deep Eddy Vodka, one of the fastest-growing American-made spirits brands, launched Deep Eddy Vodka + Soda. Deep Eddy enters the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail segment with Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka + Soda and Deep Eddy Ruby Red + Soda.
Yellow Rose Distilling Unveils Harris County Whiskey
Yellow Rose Distilling, an award-winning distillery located in Houston, Texas, widely known as Houston's first legal whiskey distillery, is pleased to announce the launch of Yellow Rose Harris County, a High Rye Bourbon.
The Macallan And Bentley Motors Partner For “An Extraordinary Journey Towards The Future”
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors announced a unique partnership that will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future.
DTC Platform Speakeasy Co. Hits Company Milestone With 250 Brands On Platform
Speakeasy Co., the leading integrated DTC solution for beverage alcohol brands which enables brands the ability to sell direct-to-consumer while remaining three-tier compliant, is proud to announce that as of July they will be servicing 250 distinct beverage alcohol brands on their platform.
With ‘Variety’ in Mind, United Sodas of America Expands Across the Country
In the war on sugar, soda has been public enemy number one for years. Now, New York-based startup United Sodas of America is looking to clean up the category’s image with a brand-driven, better-for-you line of low calorie soft drinks. After posting 10x growth online in its first year, the brand is currently expanding into retail with an ambitious 12 SKU lineup.
Güdpod Launches Fully Compostable Beverage Pods
Güdpod Corp. announced the signing of an exclusive partnership with Imper SpA (Milano, Italy) for the North American distribution rights of its patented, compostable, pod-based beverage technology Güdpod Compostables.
Element Enters Marketing Agreement With Tetra Pak
Element Nutritional Sciences Inc., is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Marketing Support Agreement with Tetra Pak Inc. whereby each company will make financial contributions to a marketing campaign in the United States.
Taste Radio: The New Rules For Success In Food And Beverage
This special edition of the podcast features highlights from interviews with six founders, creators and innovators who joined us on the show during the first half of 2021. Our guests include Denise Woodard of Partake Foods; Mike Fata of Manitoba Harvest, Lezlie Karls Saltarelli, Nick Saltarelli and Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares, Bill Moses of Flying Embers; Ayeshah Abuelhiga of Mason Dixie Foods and Seth Goldman of Honest Tea, Eat The Change and Beyond Meat.
Waka Coffee Launches In Central Market And Adds Former Starbucks Exec As New Advisor
Propelled by outstanding online consumer sales and rave reviews, instant coffee maker Waka Coffee is moving for the first time into brick & mortar retail as it launches in Texas’s top gourmet grocery chain, Central Market.
Distribution Roundup: Poppilu Goes Nationwide; Rowdy Mermaid Expands Adaptonic Line
Kids lemonade maker Poppilu’s distribution is popping off as the brand grows its footprint to roughly 2,500 stores nationwide; Launched into Rocky Mountain Whole Foods stores in March, Rowdy Mermaid announced that it has expanded its mushroom-based Adaptonic line into four additional Whole Foods divisions.
Danone Details Growth Plans for Harmless Harvest
Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) announced this week that it has acquired a majority ownership stake in coconut products maker Harmless Harvest. Speaking to BevNET, DMV CEO Laurent Marcel and Harmless Harvest CEO Ben Mand said the deal is primed to help the premium beverage and plant-based food maker to expand its presence in the global market.
KidsLuv Launches At Target Stores And H-E-B Locations Nationwide
KidsLuv, the vitamin-enhanced, zero sugar kids’ beverage, announced its distribution into over 900 Target stores and H-E-B retail locations across the U.S. Created by certified women-owned, The Luving Company, KidsLuv is a unique kids’ beverage that features zero sugar coupled with a functional vitamin delivery system, giving kids a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals that their bodies need, without harmful sugars.
Sparkling Ice Announces Finalists For Second Annual Cheers To Heroes Contest
Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has announced the selection of three finalists for its second annual Cheers to Heroes campaign and contest celebrating everyday heroes from across the country.