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WATCH: Betsy McGinn Advises on Amazon Tactics During COVID-19

The increased demand for products through online sellers like Amazon means that brands need to shift tactics -- something that’s hard to do during a crisis; Betsy McGinn sat for a video interview with Jeff Klineman, BevNET’s editor-in-chief, to provide important advice on how brands should approach their Amazon and broader e-comm strategies as consumer behavior takes a disruptive turn to online food and beverage purchasing.

Calypso Launches Calypso Light

Calypso, originator of the flavored lemonade category, has announced the launch of its new line of light lemonades, Calypso Light, in four fan-favorite flavors: Original Lemonade, Ocean Blue Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Southern Peach Lemonade.

Elevator Talk Livestream Round 4: Suja, Poppi, Daily Greens

We're back for a 60 minute livestream today, March 26th. The fourth round of food and beverage brands includes Suja, Coolhaus, Poppi, Cappello's, and Tempo. As a special treat this week, we also have Darren Rovell, who is a Partner at Tastemaker Capital and former ESPN reporter, weighing in on the brands and providing feedback.

EQ Labs Provides Amazon Fulfillment Update for Last Shot Drinks

Following the initial introduction of Last Shot hydration drinks through Amazon's online Fulfillment initiatives, and in response to heavy demand by consumers, management announced that the second fulfillment will be ready for pick up from Last Shot the company's Las Vegas warehouse.

Distributors, Retailers Seek to Add Labor, While Foodservice Declines

Even as the coronavirus has ground most of the U.S. economy to a near stop, food and beverage suppliers and retailers — deemed an essential business by state and federal governments — are running at full speed, and looking to expand.

Tattersall Distilling Releases Bottled Salty Dog

Tattersall Distilling announced the launch of its bottled Salty Dog, just in time for summer. On shelves now, Tattersall’s newest product distills real grapefruit peel, ginger and juniper with Tattersall vodka, before blending in fresh grapefruit juice and salt for a refreshingly bright and tart spirit.

Jones Soda: 7-Eleven Declines Drag on Q4, Full Year Revenue

Jones Soda reported revenue and gross profit declines during its Q4 and full year 2019 earnings report, released yesterday, driven by a 9% drop in its fountain business as the result of a decrease in the brand’s 7-Eleven store count. The Seattle-based craft soda maker reported $11.5 million in full year revenue, down 6% from $12.6 million the year before.

Watch: Adnan Durrani on Saffron Road’s Crisis Playbook

In a video call with BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman, Adnan Durrani, the CEO of American Halal, the maker of the Saffron Road line of meals and snacks, gave strategic insight into the challenges of operating a large food and beverage company during these chaotic times.

New Spirits Gallery: Vodka, Brandy, Tequila and RTD Cocktails

In this gallery, we highlight a selection of new ready-to-drink cocktail releases, including low sugar cocktail launches from XED, Well and Miami Cocktail Co., along with three new vodka expressions from Insolito and limited edition offerings from Van Gogh Vodka and Germain-Robin.