Spindrift Beverage Company has reached an agreement for San Francisco-based private investment group Gryphon Investors to acquire a majority stake in the sparkling water brand, and is tapping experienced CPG executive Dave Burwick as its new CEO.
"Mental performance" shot brand Magic Mind is expanding its functional 2 oz. drinks into more retail doors this year on the back of a strong online subscriber base and a new investment secured last year.
Knowing when to pivot is paramount to an early-stage brand’s survival, but putting aside your first products to start again from scratch can be an equally risky proposition. Gut health brand Preme is taking the leap.
From social media advertising to shipping regulations, here are some of the top legal issues for bev-alc and adult-non alc suppliers to pay attention to this year.
In this week’s new products roundup, Koia unveils a line of high-protein shakes, Curaleaf introduces a low-dose version of its Select Zero Proof Hemp Seltzers, and HOIST teams up with Fold of Honor on a new flavor release.
Arkansas-based Origami Sake is bringing craft sake to American drinkers by pairing its premium-positioned products with transparent packaging callouts, an NA variety and a new distribution partnership.
We’ve released a new digital content calendar to make it even easier for you to stay ahead in the food, beverage, and beer industries. See what’s coming up in 2025 and start planning ahead.
Yerbaé Brands has been acquired by Florida-based functional beverage maker Safety Shot in what could be the first of multiple beverage acquisitions by the company. The two companies will also seek to create synergies in supply chain logistics, ingredient procurement, sharing warehousing and other resources.
Non-alcoholic beverage sales growth “accelerated” sequentially in the latest two-week period ending December 28 amid stronger volume and stable average pricing.
Odwalla, which was discontinued by The Coca-Cola Company in 2020, is set to relaunch this year under the oversight of Mexican beverage producer Grupo Jumex.
Giving an overarching term like “soda” a more unique positioning has helped create successful sub-categories like “prebiotic soda” and “energy soda” -- but what’s a “social soda”? Josh Miller, founder of Owen’s Mixers, thinks he knows.
Danone is taking legal action against Lifeway Foods after its attempts to acquire the brand last year were rebuffed, with the French dairy giant’s North America division accusing Lifeway CEO and chairwoman Julie Smolyansky of running a “value-destroying gifting program.”
Renais Gin, the spirits brand co-founded by Harry Potter actress Emma Watson, has charmed investors into a $6.18 million raise, the company announced today.
Canadian co-packer Joriki Beverage reportedly shut down its only U.S. facility in Pittston, Pa., this week, according to regional news reports, giving employees no prior warning of an impending closure. 229 staff members at the company’s plant were left jobless.
