Florida’s cold brew ready-to-drink coffee leader, MADE Coffee, has announced it has received a major investment from the GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar and entrepreneur Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, making him an equity owner in the Made brand.
Starbucks and Nestlé have announced the launch of Starbucks Creamers, marking this the first time the Starbucks brand has entered the refrigerated creamer category, which is projected to top $7.8 billion by 2023 in the US.
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha, a Colorado-based beverage company producing botanically-infused, function-forward kombucha, has announced retail availability of its new, aluminum can designs.
Speaking to investors and analysts on an earnings call today, Coke CEO James Quincey said much of the company’s North American sales performance was driven by consumer demand for sugar free soft drinks. Retail sales for the company’s no sugar offerings, including Coke Zero Sugar, grew 6% in the quarter.
Good Day, an innovative new beverage brand, has announced the launch of its line of premium CBD-infused beverages designed to keep you balanced throughout every part of the day: cold brew coffee for a boost of easygoing energy, citrus sparkling water for mental and physical refreshment, and chamomile herbal tea for enhanced relaxation and stress release.
In an interview included in this episode, Karr opened up about the origins of Guayaki, how the brand creates evangelists for yerba mate, how viewing time as “an illusion” allowed him to align his personal and professional lives, why he considers the company to be “a reforestation vehicle,” and its unique approach to distribution and hiring.
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announces its latest novel barrel-finished, pure copper pot-distilled American Brandy limited release, Way Up West.
Miami Cocktail Co. (miamicocktail.com), an award-winning organic craft cocktail company based in Wynwood, Miami, is thrilled to announce its newest offering of single-serve Organic SPRITZ cocktails.
Since launching in 2017, organic shots maker Ethan’s has built out a portfolio of functional products that includes apple cider vinegar, MCT, and immunity-boosting “fire shots.” So, it was only a matter of time before the company embraced the functionality the shots category is most widely known for: Energy.
CBD-infused snack and beverage maker Weller has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures, the company announced Friday. As part of the raise, Brand Foundry founder and general partner Andrew Mitchell will gain a seat on Weller’s board of directors.
The House of Rémy Martin has introduced a new, limited-edition Rémy Martin XO created in collaboration with artist Steaven Richard, a globally celebrated French metalsmith who has worked with major figures in contemporary art and architecture, such as Jacques Garcia, Pierre Yovanovitch, Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Nouvel.
The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the release of the next two whiskeys in its Tennessee Tasters’ Selection series – Barrel Proof Rye, which is available now, and Reunion Barrel #2, which will be available this fall.
When it comes to challenges in legal cannabis, regulatory hurdles are only one issue facing young THC and CBD brands. New entrants to the category must also contend with product quality and efficacy, reliable sourcing, and establishing strong business connections within the CPG industry.
This week’s episode features interviews with the founders of three innovative brands and focuses on how each landed placement in their dream retailers. Jesse Wolfe, the founder of O’Dang Hummus, Kuli Kuli founder/CEO Lisa Curtis, and Tyler Noyes, the co-founder of Kalahari Biltong, discussed their respective paths into popular chains, including Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Wegmans, and revealed key steps along the way.
