A Natural Shift? Sprouts Posts Sales Surge As Natural Products Go Mainstream
As the venues for natural food buying have shape shifted, natural chain Sprouts Farmers Market has emerged as a key player.
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Brazil Prepares for 50% U.S. Tariffs Next Week; Coffee, Açaí Under Pressure
Already facing headwinds from global drought, Brazil’s coffee industry has been sweating the prospect of losing its biggest trading partner for weeks, as a 50% tariff would effectively “shut down” that business.
Danone Sues Chobani, La Colombe Over Trademark Claims
French dairy giant Danone is taking its U.S.-based rival Chobani to court over claims that the latter company’s La Colombe Coffee brand has been infringing upon its “Bright & Mellow” trademark, described as the latest attempt to “unfairly compete with Danone and copy Danone's product packaging.”
The Pathfinder Lands $3.6M to Fuel National Expansion
A spirits group known for its vodka is pouring more money into its adult non-alc (ANA) business. The Pathfinder, a fermented and distilled non-alcoholic amaro, closed a $3.6 million raise this month led by the Stoli Group, aimed at fueling expanded distribution.
Starbucks Touts Improvements Under Turnaround Strategy in Q3 Earnings
In its fiscal year Q3 2025 earnings report this week, Starbucks announced that its “Back to Starbucks” strategy has now netted three consecutive quarters of improved transactions in the U.S. even as store sales remain in decline.
Vita Coco: Innovation Helps Boost Q2 Earnings, Tariffs Remain Unclear
The Vita Coco Company believes it can double the size of the U.S. coconut water category in the coming years, co-founder and executive chairman Michael Kirban announced during the business’s Q2 2025 earnings call today.
Starco Brands to Acquire Co-Manufacturer in Push for Vertical Integration
Starco Brands has executed a letter of intent to acquire its contract manufacturers, The Starco Group (TSG), aiming to create a vertically integrated CPG platform.
Welch’s Names Cees Talma as CEO, Effective Immediately
Welch’s, the 156-year-old juice and jelly manufacturer, has named Cees Talma as its new CEO, replacing outgoing chief executive Trevor Bynum, effective immediately. Talma has held a number of CPG leadership roles in a three-decade career.
Taste Radio: A Tip From A Top Brand? Quality & Convenience Are Essential.
Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman, co-founders of trailblazing ready-to-drink cocktail brand Tip Top Cocktails, share how an idea sparked on the music festival circuit evolved into a highly awarded brand with national reach. Their journey is a case study in bootstrapping, brand discipline, and building loyalty through an unwavering commitment to quality and customer experience.
Distribution: Pressed’s Pack Strategy Expands At Costco
Pressed continues to make progress in expanding its wholesale business, which is rolling out its next grocery-exclusive multi-pack -- this time at over 550 Costco locations nationwide -- this month.
Spirits Marketing: BuzzBallz Makes a Splash; High West Taps Luke Grimes
BuzzBallz is diving into summer with its biggest format yet: a fully inflatable, above-ground pool shaped like its spherical containers and in the fan-favorite Berry Cherry Limeade color.
Milo’s is ‘Scaling With Purpose,’ Targeting $1B in Sales by 2027
The Alabama-based brand let its intentions be known this morning, announcing its projection to exceed $1 billion in retail sales by 2027 on the back of significant investments in manufacturing infrastructure over the past three years.
Provi and RNDC Reach Settlement, Nationwide Service Agreement
E-commerce beverage-alcohol platform Provi and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) have reached a “mutually satisfactory resolution” of their yearslong legal battle, which has ended with a settlement, the companies announced.
Rémy Cointreau Invests in Non-Alc Spirits Brand JNPR
Rémy Cointreau has acquired a minority stake in French non-alc spirits company JNPR, joining other major spirit groups with bids on the growing category.