New Low-Dose Cannabis Beverage Launches from Calexo
New brand Calexo launches its first line of sparkling cannabis-infused beverages as refreshing alcohol alternatives that lightly lift without sending people to the moon.
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Taste Radio Ep. 206: This ‘Sport Science’ Guru Explains What It Takes To Win On And Off The Field
If you’ve ever seen an episode of ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” chances are that John Brenkus is a familiar face. The Emmy Award-winning creator/host of “Sport Science,” and Chief Brand Officer of natural energy drink brand Kill Cliff, Brenkus joined us to discuss the origins of his work, his process for evaluating functional ingredients, including CBD and navigating pitfalls in consumer education.
ONE ROQ Spirits Raises $1M Seed Round
ONE ROQ Spirits, makers of ONE ROQ Vodka and the ONEROQClub.com announces official completion of its $1M Seed funding via direct public offering.
Coronavirus: Questions, Concerns About Federal Family Leave Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was designed to provide an option for employees to take paid leave due coronavirus-related illness, quarantine or loss of childcare. But some food and beverage company CEOs are also concerned about keeping their manufacturing facilities staffed, due to their operating at a size at which having a few employees out on leave could hamper production.
Webinar Recap: Optimizing Ecommerce During the COVID-19 Crisis
Last week, private equity firm VMG Partners and marketing firm Right Side Up hosted a webinar, titled “Shifting to Online Amid COVID-19,” to help companies swiftly optimize their ecommerce business to meet increased demand and maximize their direct-to-consumer (DTC) and Amazon sales.
IZO Agave Spirits Launches New Collection
Following the successful release of an award-winning Mezcal Joven, IZO introduces an all-new handcrafted selection worth celebrating.
New Riff Adds Online Ordering, Curbside Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Closures
New Riff Distilling is providing a little bit of comfort to residents of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati by launching online ordering and curbside pickup at the distillery.
Ko‘olau Distillery Shifting Some Whiskey Production to Hand Sanitizer for First Responders
Last week Oahu-based Ko‘olau Distillery (makers of Old Pali Road Whiskey) made the decision to shift production to begin supplying hand sanitizer for critical services.
KeHE Announces Temporary Essential Services Bonus
KeHE announces it will provide a temporary essential services bonus to the company’s front-line employees across all 13 United States and 3 Canadian North American distribution centers.
Amid Outbreak, An Industry Adapts
Over the past week, BevNET and NOSH edit staff reached out to a number of brands across food and beverage to hear about how they are grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as it ripples across the globe. Their responses show an industry that, even as immediate demand for their products soars, is vacillating between measured caution and deep concern.
FDA Issues COVID-19 Food Safety and Manufacturing Updates
In the past few days, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new information to answer coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns within the food industry, via official statements, a new FAQ page, and a stakeholder call addressing manufacturing, the food supply and worker safety.
Distilleries Step Up to Produce Hand Sanitizer
The demand for hand sanitizer has spiked in recent weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making the germ-killing product hard to come by both in stores and online, where Amazon and EBay have been forced to crack down on price gouging. With their ample supplies of alcohol, distilleries have stepped up to close the gaps.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 77: A Bloom Is On The Horizon. Here’s How To Prepare For It.
This week’s episode focuses on ways that the BevNET and NOSH teams are working with entrepreneurs to support their businesses during these uncertain times, and also includes an interview with Candice Crane, founder/CEO of botanical drink brand Petal Beverage, who discussed how the company is leaning into its digital marketing strategy amid an evolving retail landscape.
COVID-19 Poses Marketing Challenges, Risks for Brands
While the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to rise worldwide, the food and beverage industry has been forced to swiftly adjust to the crisis. Just as consumers have changed their shopping habits by racing to grocery stores to stock up before indefinite periods of self-quarantine, many brands and entrepreneurs have fast begun tailoring their messaging to comment on the virus.