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Distribution: Little Saints Focuses on Florida

Adult NA cocktail maker Little Saints is mounting a concerted effort to grow across its home state of Florida, launching 120 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores across the Sunshine State next month, marking the startup’s largest retail expansion to date.

RNDC Layoffs Continue in WA, SD Ahead of Potential Deals

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to lay off 267 employees in Washington and 53 in South Dakota, as other distributors potentially prepare to take over RNDC’s distribution rights or operations across the country.

Taste Radio: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated

What actually gets investors to say yes in today’s CPG market? We revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio’s NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency and strong regional traction matter far more than hype. The hosts also dive into the rise of luxury and small-format grocery and discuss Olipop’s recent refresh.

New RTDs From Mission Craft, Tavern, Boston Beer and More

May’s RTD releases beckon in the summer with golf course-inspired libations from High Noon and Good Boy vodka to glow-in-the-dark bottles from Boston Beer, as well as tropical margaritas, hard teas, and vodka-based energy drinks.

New Beverages: GHOST x Bubblicious, Lapo’s, Recess

This week's new beverage gallery features GHOST's latest candy-coated collaboration, Elmhurst's RTD protein shake debut and a long-awaited move outside of bitters for iconic brand House of Angostura.

The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.