Asahi Brings Premium RTD Cocktail Brand to U.S.
Japanese beer giant Asahi is deepening its U.S. presence with the national launch of its premium ready-to-drink (RTD) vodka and soda cocktail.
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Bloom Readies For Olympics With First Athlete Partnership
Bloom Nutrition is already hitting the ice with its first-ever athlete partnership in anticipation of the Winter Olympic Games next month.
Barbie’s Licensing ‘Moment’ Continues With Relaxation Beverage
Moment relaxation beverage is entering 2026 with a Barbie licensing deal and a caffeinated drink line that aligns with trends toward women-positioned energy options.
Marketing: Culture Pop’s Duet with Noah Kahan; Electrolit Teams with U.S Soccer Star
Massachusetts-based probiotic soda brand Culture Pop is teaming up with fellow Bay Stater Noah Kahan, a Grammy-nominated folk pop artist, for a limited edition flavor launch this month.
Female-Led CPG Brands Nemi, Tuyyo and Todo Verde Merge
Cactus snack maker Nemi, seasoning blend producer Todo Verde and powdered beverage platform Tuyyo have merged under the Tuyyo Foods name.
Non-Alc Wilderton Aperitivo to Shut Down Operations After Seven Years
Wilderton Aperitivo, a zero-proof spirits brand that opened the country’s first non-alc distillery, is winding down operations after nearly seven years in business, citing a challenging capital environment.
Jones Soda Projects Triple-Digit Q4 Sales Spike in Preliminary Earnings
Jones Soda posted preliminary earnings results for its Q4 and full year 2025 report, with the craft soda maker anticipating a triple-digit net sales growth for the final three months of the year.
Taste Radio: Innovation Aplenty At A ‘Faire.’ An Indication For 2026?
From ginger shots and lentil crisps to sparkling bone broth and cinnamon water, the hosts hit the floor at 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in San Diego to sample what’s next in food and beverage. The hosts discuss standout brands, innovative concepts, smart packaging and evolving brand strategies that reveal where wellness, snacking and functional drinks are headed.
New Products: Collabs from Starbucks and Culture Pop, ‘Wicked’ Cold Brew and NOBULL Nutrition
This week’s new products roundup features collaborations from probiotic soda brand Culture Pop and Starbucks, ‘Wicked: For Good’-themed cold brews from Pop & Bottle and the latest protein innovations from Koia, PRIME, Silk and more.
Jumex Launches First Candy Line with GoMix Gummies
Juice maker Jumex USA is bringing its decades-old name to the snack aisle with a new non-beverage product: Jumex GoMix gummies, launching this month online and in select Albertsons locations in West Texas and New Mexico.
Updated: Chameleon Cold Brew Under New Ownership
Chameleon Cold Brew may be under new ownership, with multibrand rollup Next In Natural the coffee brand’s presumed new parent company.
SPINS Braces For Agentic Shopping With MikMak Acquisition
SPINS acquired commerce intelligence and omnichannel orchestration platform MikMak this week, accelerating its capabilities for enabling and measuring consumer engagement throughout the shopping experience “across physical, digital, and agentic shelves.”
With $10M Raise, Spiked Ade Wants To Move Vodka Into the Sports Drink Aisle
Serial food and beverage entrepreneur Jason Cohen has a theory that sports drinks are the next frontier for spirits-based RTDs – and he’s got $10 million in investment and an expansion plan to test it.
Prime Announces Ultra-Filtered Protein Shake
Prime is entering the protein shake category, announcing its new line on social media this morning.