Can Soju RTDs Ride The Korean Wave Into The Mainstream?
Korean soju is one of the top selling spirits in the world, but can that popularity transfer to canned cocktails? Several emerging brands are aiming to find out.
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Marketing: Liquid I.V.’s RTD Rugpull Reveals Energy Play; Mountain Dew Teams with Brain Dead
As it turns out, Liquid I.V.'s reveal-turned-fakeout was the brand's way of teasing its deeper presence in the energy drink category with Energy Multiplier.
Reviews: Get Naked, Take a Plift, Try Some Horchata Cold Brew
In this week's batch of reviews, we dive in to two differentiated takes on caffeine -- with both Naked Sparkling Energy and Beekeeper Coffee's Horchata cold brew -- along with Plift's lightly dosed THC sodas.
Could This Bill Legalize Intoxicating Hemp? Here’s A First Look.
An early draft copy of a federal bill legalizing consumable hemp products could circumvent the "backdoor" opened by the 2018 Farm Bill.
Gold Bar Whiskey Drafts Joe Montana for 49ers-Themed RTD Launch
The San Francisco-based distillery announced today the launch of its first RTD cocktail, a take on a Moscow Mule called the Gold Bar Whiskey ‘Double Gold’. Each 12 oz. can contains ginger, lime, a splash of orange juice and has an 8% ABV.
Distribution Roundup: Costco Goes Craft with New Soda Additions
Costco’s soda selection is getting some new additions. The mass channel retailer has expanded its offerings of Jones Soda Co. CSDs and probiotic soda maker Culture Pop also announced it will be available in all 99 Costco locations in the Northeast.
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Announces New Investment, CEO
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila has landed additional investment and named a new CEO.
Taste Radio: Why Brightland Said ‘No’ to Whole Foods – Twice – And Grew Anyway
Aishwarya Iyer, the founder of premium olive oil and pantry staples company Brightland, built one of the fastest-growing premium CPG brands by doing what many startups overlook: putting product integrity, brand trust, and strategic timing ahead of rapid retail expansion.
Goodmellow Takes a Spirit Maker’s Playbook to THC Beverages
Brandon Hanson, the co-founder of a well-known West Coast distillery, is venturing into the “wild west” of THC-infused beverages.
Flow Faces Foreclosure, CEO Reichenbach Exits Leadership Roles
Flow Beverage Corp., a Toronto-based alkaline water producer and aseptic packaging co-packer, is facing foreclosure by two of its creditors after allegedly defaulting on its loans, the company announced in a statement on Monday morning.
KDP Agrees $18B Deal to Acquire JDE Peet’s, Creating Coffee ‘Pure Play’
KDP is acquiring JDE Peet’s in an $18 billion deal and will divide its coffee segment from its refreshment beverages into two companies.
Gorilla Grudge Match: Gorilla Mind Dealt Big Blow in Trademark Battle
A California district court judge has refused to block a competing supplements brand from launching an energy drink with the word “Gorilla” in its name, dealing a blow to supplements and beverage maker Gorilla Mind in its trademark battle against Gorilla Drinks Ltd.
Report: Coke Exploring Options For Costa Coffee, Including Sale
Per media reports over the weekend, the global beverage giant has enlisted investment bank Lazard to explore options for its most-expensive-ever acquisition, and has already held talks with “a small number of potential bidders” about the coffee brand.
Taste Radio: Adapting To The Sober-Curious, Ozempic-Friendly Consumer
While alcohol consumption is cooling, the battle between clean-label ingredients and high-protein performance foods is heating up. The hosts examine what’s driving these massive shifts in consumer behavior, and how brands like David, Crisp Power and Athletic Brewing are responding.