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Nielsen: Slight Pre-Summer Slowdown in Non-Alc Bevs
Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerated slightly over the two-week period ended on May 22, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Snowing In Space, Grit Coffee Merge Operations Under Bread & Table
Bread & Table, the parent company of Virginia-based roaster and retailer Grit Coffee, has acquired specialty coffee brewer Snowing In Space.
Spirits Gallery: New Brand Debuts And The Latest From Dewar’s, Cutwater And More
Spirits brands are offering up plenty of ways to celebrate as the pandemic’s restrictions ease up and consumers reconnect with friends during the upcoming summer months. In this gallery, we highlight some new brand debuts, limited-releases from Wonderland Distilling and Dewar’s, spirits specifically crafted for an easy cocktail making from Cutwater, Brody’s, Bluecoat Gin, and much more.
Uncle Nearest Whiskey Launches BIPOC-Focused VC Fund
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey today announced the formation of a new $50 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in fast-growing, minority (BIPOC and women) founded-and-owned spirit brands.
Taste Radio: Making The Band — How Mid-Day Squares Became One Of The Hottest Brands in CPG
Lezlie Karls Saltarelli, Nick Saltarelli and Jake Karls, the co-founders of Mid-Day Squares, a brand of hybrid chocolate and protein bars, spoke about how the company has achieved its rapid start, the keys to its unique and compelling social strategy, how consistent communication with the brand’s consumers gave the brand a solid foundation on which to build and why a business therapist has been vital to their development.
Watch: BLK & Bold Co-Founders Talk NBA Coffee Collaboration, Growing “Conscious Consumerism”
BLK & Bold co-founders Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar spoke about the new partnership and product, discussed how brands can effectively incorporate a social impact mission into a CPG business, talked up a potential move into RTD products and shared their advice for coffee-obsessed NBA stars.
Gallery: May’s New Products
Beverage brands are welcoming in the summer months with an abundance of new fruity and refreshing products. In this gallery we highlight new releases from Perrier and Honest Tea, brand debuts for Confidence and Figlia, and much more.
Non-Alcoholic Beer Maker Athletic Brewing Receives $50 Million in Series C Funding
Athletic Brewing, a non-alcoholic (NA) craft beer maker, raised $50 million in a Series C funding from investors, spearheaded by the Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG) and TRB advisors, which concluded on May 11.
Distribution Roundup: TRU Inc. Partners With National Distributors; Weird Beverages Signs First DSD Partner
In this weeks distribution roundup: Tru Inc. launches its functional seltzers at Massachusetts grocery store chains, Weird Beverages signs its first DSD agreement, and updates from Jones Soda and Take Two.
Spirits Feature: How Innovation is Reshaping Identity in RTDs
As the avalanche of RTDs continues to hit shelves nationwide, the very definition of the category remains up for debate. Global data and analytics company Nielsen churns out detailed analytical reports on everything from television to retail, but even they can’t provide a universal definition.
Health-Ade Emphasizes Gut Health, Functionality in Brand Refresh
Redesigning an established brand identity is no easy task. But for Health-Ade Kombucha, the company decided it was best to simply follow its gut. The California-based company announced today a comprehensive brand refresh across its entire product line, featuring new, brighter labels and updates to its messaging to emphasize its functional benefits.
Elevator Talk: Aurora Elixirs, a|dash, Yerbuzz, Explorer, SPIRITY Cocktails
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Jessica Young, the founder & CEO of online retailer Bubble.
L.A. Libations Closes Investment for Arriba, orro Brands
Virgo Investment Group announced today that it has invested an undisclosed sum in L.A. Libations-owned brands Arriba and orro. The move comes as the beverage incubator focuses on developing and scaling its own in-house brands, while Virgo’s initial investment could potentially be the first of many, the company said.