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American whiskey producers are swept up in a trade dispute that could result in the return of pricey Trump-era tariffs on their exports to Europe.
We may be heading into the winter season, but it's sunny skies above Vita Coco as the coconut water maker continued to grow in Q3, fueled by a fortuitous combination of pricing and volume increases alongside reduced transportation and supply chain costs.
Austin Cocktails co-founders Kelly Gasink and Jill Burns explained how being okay with being uncomfortable and striving to expand their "luck surface area” helped them secure partnerships with Madison Square Garden and Constellation Brands, the latter of which led to an acquisition of their company, and how an unorthodox sampling strategy unlocked new retail and distribution opportunities.
In this latest roundup of distribution news, we check in with fast-expanding Costa Tequila, plus Brody’s Craft Cocktails, limoncello brand Fabrizia and single malt specialist Brother Justus.
For the first time in its 93 years of existence, Ocean Spray has launched a line of Zero Sugar juice drinks as it seeks to modernize the brand’s identity and entice millennial consumers.
If you haven’t had a chance to submit your nominations for BevNET’s Best Of 2023 Awards, we have good news. We’ve extended the deadline to Friday, November 3.
As expected, this month's National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show was a major showcase for the latest and greatest in the still-evolving "energy+" category, which has seen functional ingredients and fitness trends converge with product innovation (and some familiar candy flavors) to create a dynamic new force within the beverage market. BevNET contributor Joshua Schall tracked developments within the space at this year's show.
Why are some investors writing checks while others are content to stay on the sidelines? The hosts discussed a new survey that examines the dynamics of contemporary deal flow. They also spoke about opportunities for entrepreneurs to spotlight their brands at BevNET’s Winter 2023 events and highlighted two food brands that developed new snacks in collaboration with beverage companies.
In this week’s new products gallery, Coffee Mate makes its first foray into the iced coffee space, GT’s launches a Target-exclusive new flavor and Boxed Water pays homage to the mischievous yellow Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me.
Gnubees believes its better-for-you, juice-adjacent kids drinks have a path towards capturing a significant piece of the category, and it is eyeing the convenience channel as its route to get there.
Fueled by robust pricing and strong performances from its aperitifs, tequilas and bourbon, Campari reported 10.5% organic growth in its first nine months of FY 2023, though that news was tempered by weaker results in Q3, the company reported during its earnings presentation today.
Today we’re unveiling the Community Call Podcast – an audio-based version of our dynamic and interactive series of expert conversations designed to engage and empower food and beverage businesses.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported a 5.1% increase in net sales to $3.81 billion during the Q3, according to an earnings statement released this morning highlighted by the news of its distribution agreement with sports drink brand Electrolit.
