Del Maguey Mezcal Recalls Its Signature Swag
Leading mezcal brand, Del Maguey, has issued a recall for its promotional ceramicware cups called 'copitas' because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead, the company announced Monday.
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Shot Down: Feds Seize $3M Worth of Kratom Products from Botanic Tonics [Updated]
U.S. Marshals have seized around $3 million worth of kratom-containing functional shots and bulk kratom powder from the Oklahoma offices of Botanic Tonics, LLC, the maker of Feel Free Plant Based Herbal Supplement, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ocean Spray and Absolut to Launch Vodka-Cranberry RTD
From the land of Cran-Grape comes… Cran-Vodka? Absolut and Ocean Spray are teaming up to launch Vodka-Cranberry Range, a ready-to-drink (RTD) line coming early 2024, a press release announced today.
Taste Radio: Be More Patient To Be Less Wrong. It’s A Hella Good Strategy.
Eddie Simeon, the co-founder of fast-growing mixer, bitters and soda brand Hella Cocktail Co., spoke about how the company has consistently pursued a thoughtful, and occasionally unorthodox, growth strategy that prioritizes strong unit economics and profitability, the synergistic relationship with its primary investor and how Hella’s three-founder team has been the backbone of its success.
Marketing: OLIPOP Partners with Camila Cabello for First Ad Campaign; PureLeaf Unveils “In-Faux-Mercial” Starring Coco Jones
Functional soda maker OLIPOP has announced the launch of its first ad campaign, “Real Love Makes Us,” starring Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Camila Cabello.
We’re in the Celebrity Spirit Golden Age, Who’s Behind It?
The list of celebrity-backed spirits is getting longer. Often behind the big names are a suite of new innovation houses that are quietly fueling the recent rush of celebrity spirits.
Fishers Island Lemonade Acquired by E. & J. Gallo’s Spirit of Gallo
Spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail brand Fishers Island Lemonade has agreed to be acquired by Spirit of Gallo, the spirits division of E. & J. Gallo, the companies announced today in a press release.
May 2023: Sign Up For This Month’s Community Calls
Community Call is a recurring series of open meetings dedicated to pressing topics impacting food and beverage businesses. This month, we welcome a range of guests covering topics such as current hiring trends, using social media to drive sales, how to scale your sales team, and avoiding deduction surprises.
Brew Battles: A Guide to Black Rifle Coffee’s Active Lawsuits
Known for its unapologetically pro-military branding and rapidly expanding RTD business, it has also been racking up multiple lawsuits from investors, business partners and former employees on its way to over $300 million in sales.
JetBlue to Serve Athletic’s Non-Alcoholic Beer on Flights
Athletic Brewing Company’s Upside Dawn Golden will be served on all domestic JetBlue flights starting in May, the company shared today.
Buddha Brands Chases Gut-Healthy Soda Trend, Refreshes Packaging
Buddha Brands has launched a line of prebiotic sodas that align with its core Thirsty Buddha coconut waters and its recent visual refresh across its plant-based snack and beverage portfolio.
Good Wolf’s New Look: Less ‘Wild,’ More Adaptogens
Oregon-based beverage maker Good Wolf relaunched in January with new ownership and a new vision for the probiotic tonic brand. That new vision has arrived as the company debuted a refreshed visual look online this month.
Bang: Deadline Extended for Bids, Potential Auction
A court in Florida has extended the deadline for bids on the sale of Bang Energy-maker Vital Pharmaceuticals. According to a filing with court this afternoon, the new deadline for bids is May 22 at 12 p.m., to be followed, if necessary, by an auction hearing on May 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Taste Radio: It’s All About That ‘Aha’ Moment… And The Lifetime Customers That Follow
The hosts explained how setting the trajectory of your company can often begin with a single pitch and sampled a variety of new innovative products, including bitter libations, zero-sugar sausage snacks and plant-based scallops. We also meet David Garci-Aguirre of Corto Olive, a super-premium brand of extra virgin oil that emphasizes freshness from harvest to plate.