News

Cruise Beverage Partners With Former Notre Dame Quarterback Malik Zaire

Cruise Beverage is excited to welcome Malik Zaire to the Cruise Family. Malik is a former Notre Dame and University of Florida quarterback, now working as an analyst in college football for CBS and in the media/entertainment industry. Malik's infectious energy, great smile and get it done attitude, will help Cruise Beverage as it expands into the sports and fitness market.

PepsiCo: Sales ‘Resilient’ in 2020, Despite COVID Challenges

Despite unprecedented headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic, PepsiCo showed “resilient” growth in its full year 2020 and Q4 earnings report this week. The company reported organic revenue growth of 4.3% for the full year and 5.7% in the fourth quarter. Net revenue for the year was up 4.8% and increased 8.8% in the quarter.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 111: How This Brand Quietly Built A $100M DTC Powerhouse

Organifi CEO Mae Steigler spoke about the origins of the powdered juice and supplement brand, the company’s impressive DTC business and how she and her team crafted an effective consumer acquisition and retention strategy. She also discussed how Organifi scaled while being bootstrapped and how daily huddles and employee empowerment are key to the company culture.

PepsiCo Debuts Caffeinated Bubly ‘Bounce’ Line

PepsiCo is officially expanding its interests in the flavored sparkling water market with the release of Bubly Bounce, a caffeine-infused line extension launching nationwide today.

Expo West Moves to Virtual Format

Trying to continue safely supporting the natural products community, media and events company New Hope announced on Thursday the cancellation of the in-person aspect of its annual Natural Products Expo West conference, moving the event to a virtual format

Coke: Sequential Improvement in Q4 2020 Earnings

In announcing its Q4 and full-year 2020 earnings yesterday, The Coca-Cola Company voiced optimism that its business remains healthy and poised for growth despite sales declines and a lingering unresolved tax issue with the Internal Revenue Service.

Distribution Roundup: Bimble Launches with FreshDirect; Calypso Lemonade Adds Big Geyser

New York-based CBD beverage maker Bimble has launched on grocery delivery ecommerce platform FreshDirect, making it among the first hemp-infused drinks sold on through the website; Calypso announced this week that it has entered a distribution agreement with New York DSD house Big Geyser. The move will give the Milwaukee-based lemonade brand access to over 26,000 retail doors in the New York metro area.

Spirits Gallery: Whisky Stars Amidst New Year Releases

In this gallery, we highlight some of the most notable and eye-catching new releases from January and February, including a Portuguese cask-finished Scotch from Dewar's, a special charity themed expression from New Riff, and three new ultra-premium offerings from Benriach. 

Navy SEAL Veteran John Timar Promoted to CEO of Kill Cliff

ATLANTA — Kill Cliff, America’s best-selling clean energy drink, promotes John Timar to Chief Executive Officer. Under Timar’s leadership, Kill Cliff is celebrating its most successful year to date and…