Chobani ‘Entering a New Dimension’ With $1.2 Billion New York Facility
Chobani is investing $1.2 billion in a new dairy processing plant in Rome, New York, amidst accelerated growth.
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Elevator Talk: Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company, Big D Energy Drink
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O’Brien, the founder of The Outlier Initiative, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Amid Cost Crunch, CPG Founders Seek Assistance From Overseas
Outsourcing CPG industry positions can be polarizing at a time when tariffs have become a touchpoint for reshoring jobs to the U.S., but creating efficiencies in a startup business could be the difference between success and failure.
How Junglee Aims To Crack The Cultural Cocktail Code
It’s not often that the genesis for a canned cocktail is a home-cooked dinner. But for friends Vishal Patel and Parit Pathak, the idea for their ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand, Junglee, came from their mothers’ cooking.
Mateína Moves Away From Sugar As RTDs Take Focus; “It’s A Big Advantage”
Canadian brand Mateína is rolling out a complete revamp of its 12 oz. ready-to-drink line launched last year that drops all sugar, a move founder/CEO Nicolas Beaupré believes can create true separation in the yerba mate category.
Cash Crunch or Comeback? Q1 Food & Beverage Financing Trends – a FABID Exclusive Report
Is the food and beverage funding freeze finally thawing? FABID’s Q1 2025 Report reveals a surprising rebound in deal size and investor appetite—just not where you might expect.
Reed’s Names PepsiCo Vet Wallace as CEO, Snyder to Retire
Reed’s has appointed former PepsiCo exec Cyril Wallace as its new CEO, replacing outgoing leader Norman E. Snyder, who is stepping away from the role after five years with the craft soda producer.
In Memoriam: BevNET Chairman Jack Craven
It’s with great sadness that we’re writing to note the passing of Jack Craven, the Chairman of BevNET, father of our CEO and founder, John Craven, and father-in-law to our COO, Carolyn Craven.
Tequila Gains Share On-Premise; Reposado On a Roll
Tequila continues to gain share from other spirits in U.S. bars and restaurants, according to NIQ’s on-premise marketing research arm CGA.
New Products: FitAID Launches Supplements, Free Rein Goes Decaf
This week's new product gallery is filled with powdered supplements, new flavor launches for insurgent beverage brands and a nod to warm weather with lemonade mixers.
California Distillery Takes On New York Over Shipping Restrictions
A Los Angeles craft spirits producer is taking on the Empire State in a federal lawsuit filed yesterday challenging direct-to-consumer shipping laws prohibiting distillers in California from sending spirits to customers in New York.
Here’s A First Look At BodyArmor’s Visual Makeover
BodyArmor unveiled its updated label design, new formulations and an advertising campaign leveraging its athlete ambassadors.
Marketing: Minute Maid Steps into the WWE Ring; Blue Bottle Teams With Marimekko
Just in time for its 80th anniversary, Minute Maid is partnering with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to launch its ‘Bring the Juice’ multi-year platform that is “designed for longevity.”
Reviews: Halfday Does Half & Half; Starbucks Returns to Energy; La Colombe S’mores
We try La Colombe's indulgent draft latte, prebiotic iced tea Halfday's take on an Arnold Palmer, and Starbucks' return to energy drinks (again).