The CPG venture fund once known as Accel Foods has combined forces with two other firms to launch a publicly traded “blank check” company to target more consumer brands. Together with Scharf Brothers and Mistral Equity Partners, AF Acquisitions will initially offer 20 million shares at $10 each in an attempt to raise up to $200 million for its initial public offering.
For new CEO Kim Allardyce, the end result of the trademark dispute over the term "fire cider" has put Shire City in a position to ultimately grow and evolve beyond its previous identity, which kicked off last spring with a complete brand overhaul.
SECAUCUS, N.J. – The Martin Bauer Group, a global manufacturer and provider of quality teas and botanicals, has announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Power Brands. Power…
NEW YORK — VOSS Water announces that Rachel Chambers has been named Senior Vice President, Marketing. Chambers joins VOSS from Perfetti Van Melle where she served as Vice President Marketing…
Despite consumer interest in gut health in recent years, the astonishing fact remains that most adult diets are deficient in fiber. Dietary fiber is the portion of plant-derived food that…
In a move that surely marks the end of oat milk’s time outside the mainstream, Swedish brand Oatly announced today that it will be added to the new spring menu at Starbucks Coffee locations nationwide starting tomorrow.
ROXBORO, N.C. – Open Book Extracts (OBX), a Roxboro, N.C.-based manufacturer, distributor, and formulator of the industry’s most innovative and high-quality cannabinoid ingredients and finished products has announced the appointment…
Flexing their innovation muscle, this release is an extension of their core line-up, showcasing the award-winning mash bill that you know and love, but this time focusing on thirty-barrel batches to create the Sour Mash Reserve line.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Circle’s better-for-you-beverages are now available throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and Tennessee. This expansion is made possible with several distribution partners throughout the aforementioned states. These new markets…
Alkaline spring water company Flow has named former Nestlé Waters head Maurizio Patarnello as CEO to oversee the brand’s global expansion. Patarnello joins Flow after more than 27 years with the Swiss conglomerate, most recently as CEO and chairman of Nestlé Waters where he oversaw brands including Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Poland Spring and Acqua Panna.
As seen here, February's new releases included line extensions in nearly every conceivable category, from sparkling water to energy to plant-based milks and creamers, plus rebrands, reformulations and more from the likes of Topo Chico, Simply, BODYARMOR, Intelligentsia Coffee and Harmless Harvest.
Cascade Spirits, a spirits brand house based in the Pacific Northwest, and GEM&BOLT Mezcal, a premium artisanal mezcal uniquely distilled with damiana, are pleased to announce their new dynamic partnership.
Starr and L.A. Edwards, the co-founders of vegan dip brand Bitchin’ Sauce, spoke about how consumers respond to the brand’s quirky name and why they’ll never change the primary elements of its packaging, how they landed a deal with Costco early into the brand’s development and why they believe that owning a production facility has given them an advantage when working with retailers.
Monster Energy continued to push the throttle in the accelerating energy category, reporting a 17.6% increase in net sales during Q4 2020.
