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Beam Suntory Rebrands to Suntory Global Spirits

Beam Suntory is rebranding to Suntory Global Spirits, a move that both reflects back on the decade since the Japanese spirit giant acquired the maker of Jim Beam, as well as the company’s continued evolution into a global premium spirits and ready-to-drink competitor.

Taste Radio: For Elizabeth Banks, Entrepreneurship Is Like Acting: Unconventional Is The Only Way

Hollywood multi-hyphenate Elizabeth Banks and entrepreneur Marian Leitner, the co-owners of fast-growing canned wine brand Archer Roose, speak about the origins of their relationship; incorporating a sense of adventure, breaking rules and relatable humor into Archer Roose’ marketing strategy; and why entering Target meant being about “to swing at a pitch they could hit.”

Oatly: North America Spurs Q1 Margin Gains, Revenue Growth

Oatly hailed “progress on [its] three strategic pillars” during its first quarter 2024 earnings call this morning, casting a positive tone on a report that highlighted volume growth, margin gains and cost cuts.

OWYN Acquired By The Simply Good Foods Company

The Simply Good Foods Company (SGFC) is adding more muscle to its brand lineup. The publicly-traded company announced today it will acquire Only What You Need (OWYN) for $280 million in a cash transaction.

BevNET & Nosh Community Calls This May: Thriving on Sprouts’ Shelves, Foxtrot Fallout, Strategic Customer Collaboration, and Building Your Dream Team

Get ready for our May Community Calls! This month, learn what to do when a key account disappears, how to leverage NCG to amplify sales and distribution, find advisors and assemble a board, curate a winning portfolio with customer feedback, and get on shelf at Sprouts. Our May calls are free and open to the public - just register in advance and mark your calendar.

BevNET Launches New Press Release Portal

With our new self-service press release portal, you can get your press release / news posted more quickly with increased control over formatting AND the ability to make changes after publishing.

Táche Pushes Pistachio’s Coffee Connections With New RTD Latte

Last month, the New York-based brand quietly introduced its first-ever single-serve product, Táche Pistachio Milk Latte, sold in 11 oz. cartons. A labor of love for founder/CEO Roxana Saidi, the drink is also a critical piece of the company’s growth strategy for growing awareness and acceptance of pistachio milks.

FX Matt Acquires ’Merican Mule Canned Cocktails

FX Matt Brewing Company has made another strategic acquisition, this time in the spirits category. The Utica, New York-based brewery has acquired spirited-based RTD company ’Merican Mule, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.