The campaign to remove unhealthy junk food from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has claimed further victories as six more states have agreed to ban the purchase of soda and other sugary products with government waivers.
Summer distribution shakeups include new portfolio additions for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a big whiskey name moving to a wine distributor, and the continued spirits glow-up for Reyes Beverage Group in California.
This latest roundup of summer ready-to-drink releases includes new takes on the espresso martini from a Bachelor contestant, malty collaborations from Tip Top, a soju cocktail refresh, and a vodka-spiked sun tea from Owl’s Brew. Here are a few of the newest cocktails on the shelf.
The clock is ticking on a potential acquisition by Danone of kefir category leader Lifeway, as the French dairy giant is pressuring company leadership to again discuss a deal that has already been attempted twice in the past year.
Wholesale distributor UNFI announced this month that it will begin charging suppliers a new fee for planogram and shelf execution.
Premier Protein’s stronger-than-expected ecommerce performance helped drive growth at BellRing Brands in FY Q3, as net sales increased 6% to over $540 million, according to an earnings statement from the company released Tuesday morning.
Bolstered by a recent $35 million capital raise, Black Rifle Coffee Company posted double-digit net revenue growth for its wholesale business in its Q2 2025 earnings report on Tuesday morning, but rising coffee prices proved tumultuous.
Mike Rypka, the founder of revered fast-casual chain Torchy’s Tacos, opens up about the humble beginnings of the company and how deliberate growth has helped preserve its identity and quality. He also talks about why “clean, craveable food” is the key to customer retention and how his personal struggles shaped a company culture rooted in redemption and opportunity.
A New York Southern District court judge’s ruling last week dismissed a class action suit against Prime alleging the brand’s energy drinks contained more than the listed 200 mg of caffeine per 12 oz can.
Uncle Nearest is firing back at the lender seeking control of the whiskey company’s operations for allegedly failing to pay its debts.
Pabst Brewing is making changes to its c-suite, including the appointment of Greig DeBow as CEO, effective August 11. DeBow succeeds Paul Chibe, who had been in the CEO role since December 2021.
Hard tea is all the rage right now, but one ready-to-drink (RTD) company has been championing the style since 2013.
When VUUM first launched in late 2023, it was largely alone in trying to pitch consumers that sparkling energy and protein were a proper match. But now, the startup has debuted a rebranded and reformulated product line dubbed ‘VUUM 2.0."
Hensley Beverage Company has agreed to acquire the remaining 75% stake in Scout’s Arizona business that it did not already own, after purchasing a minority stake earlier this year. The latest transaction is expected to close on September 30.
