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Pop & Bottle Launches New Supercharged Oat Milk Lattes

Pop & Bottle, the wellness-first coffee brand known for its organic, dairy-free lattes with no refined sugar or junky extras, today announces the launch of its new line of functional oat milk lattes, The Supers.

Ocean Spray Revamps R&D, Will Enter New Categories

Last week, the company announced a new model for innovation, known as the Lighthouse Incubator, which will focus on rapid innovation and bring the company into new categories beyond beverage.

NACS 2019 Gallery: New Products Set For C-Stores

In this gallery, we highlight a handful of notable new products introduced at this year's National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show, including innovations from Coca-Cola, Danone/White Wave, Nestle Waters and Keurig Dr Pepper.

Peet’s Closes Coldcraft Unit to Focus on Shelf-Stable Coffee Innovations

Peet’s has cooled its efforts to create a regional cold chain distribution system. The company has ceased operations of its Coldcraft direct store distribution network and discontinued its bottled cold brew line as it focuses on developing shelf-stable RTD coffee products.

Kentucky Owl to Release Bourbon Batch #9

Cult favorite, Kentucky Owl, has announced the launch of its newest release, Bourbon #9. Crafted in the same careful, detail-oriented process as the rest of the Kentucky Owl whiskies, the latest arrival packs a punch.

The Gospel Distillers Launch 100% Aussie Rye Whiskey Range

Melbourne based distillers, The Gospel Distillers has announced the launch of new Rye Whiskey range and will be the first brand to dedicate itself to producing Rye Whiskey with 100% Australian ingredients.

Aspen Beverage Group Completes Expansion Project to Boost Coffee Productivity

Aspen Beverage Group (Aspen) recently celebrated the completion of its latest expansion project significantly increasing its cold brew and hot brew coffee production capabilities for local and global brands, resulting in the creation of more skilled manufacturing jobs in the Alamo City.

PepsiCo: Revenue Momentum Continues in Q3

PepsiCo beat analysts’ expectations in posting 4.3% organic sales growth in the third quarter of this year, according to financial results released by the company on Thursday.

Ocean Spray Unveils Atoka Brand

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. has officially embarked on its new, entrepreneurial, and agile approach to innovation through its Lighthouse, the cooperative’s innovation incubator in the Boston Seaport District, which is rapidly ideating, developing, and bringing to market a variety of health-focused food and beverage products.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 54: The ‘Better’ Way to Rethink Brand Strategy

In this episode, we’re joined by Ashleigh and Trey Lockerbie, the co-founders of organic kombucha brand Better Booch, who joined us for a conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly of a brand revamp. As part of our conversation, they discussed how the process helped shape the strategy that now serves as the foundation for the company’s future.

Harbinger Ventures Closes Second Fund

Over the past three years the firm, which invests in early-stage companies that are led by female or “mixed-gender” founder teams, has seen interest in its investment thesis grow exponentially. Perhaps the best indication of the changing sentiment: this week the firm announced the close of its second fund, worth $21.7 million -- roughly 12 times larger than its first fund.

Celsius Adds BCAA Line, Acquires Distributor

Fitness energy drink brand Celsius is entering the final months of 2019 with a flurry of activity, including introducing a new recovery beverage, launching a nationwide marketing tour and acquiring one of its European distributors.