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Minute Maid Spiked Enters Hard Tea

Minute Maid Spiked is adding a a Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea to its lineup, marking the brand’s first release since Sazerac took over distribution in partnership with Coca-Cola’s newly restructured “firewalled, wholly owned” bev-alc subsidiary, Red Tree Beverages.

Taste Radio: What Betting On Brands Taught Darren Rovell About Building One

Investor, entrepreneur, and longtime business journalist Darren Rovell shares the lessons he's learned backing breakout brands like Athletic Brewing and Biena Snacks, building his own company, Kickstand Cocktails, and evaluating hundreds of startups every year. He explains what separates investable founders from the rest and how emerging brands can carve out an advantage – even in the most competitive categories.

Christian Energy Drinks are Becoming a Thing. What’s Driving Them?

There’s been an emergence of Christian-themed energy drink startups that are putting their faith front and center. Brands like Agape Energy, 4GVN and Praise Energy have all sought to use their religious faith as the basis for their businesses.