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Redcon1 Goes “Prime Time” With Deion Sanders

Sport nutrition and energy drink maker Redcon1 announced today that Deion Sanders has joined the brand as a minority investor and will help build awareness and grow its beverage distribution into new retail channels.

Convenience Cocktails: Pernod-Ricard Goes Deeper In RTS/RTD

Pernod-Ricard is launching a slew of ready-to-serve (RTS) including two new Absolut Vodka varieties, Mojito and Raspberry Lemonade, and a line of Malibu Rum cocktails as it it positions towards convenience-oriented social drinking.

Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate, Hindered By Sharper Volume Declines

Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerate during the two-week period ending January 27 as volume growth declines “accelerated in conjunction with a slight acceleration in pricing growth,” according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research’s latest analysis of NielsenIQ data.

BevNET & Nosh Community Calls This February: Standing Out at Trade Shows; Expo West Updates; Conserving Capital with Gerry Khermouch and Ken Sadowsky; Ghia’s Out-of-Home Marketing Strategy

This month, explore Ghia's smart out-of-home strategy that conquered the non-alcoholic market, The Fresh Market, Goodles, and Pocket’s Chocolates share tips for attracting buyers and decision-makers at Expo West, get updates on Expo West with the event team, and Gerry Khermouch and Ken Sadowsky share insights on how to optimize resources during fundraising challenges.

Raise the Bar at Home With Diageo’s Astral Margarita

Diageo is shaking up the cocktail scene with the launch of the Astral Margarita, the sixth and latest offering in its popular line of ready-to-serve cocktails, The Cocktail Collection. 

Taste Radio: Why Verde Farms’ ‘Simple’ Strategy Is So Effective

Brad Johnson, the CEO of Verde Farms, a pioneering brand of grass-fed, pasture-raised and organic beef, spoke about why consumers view brand attributes in a holistic way, weighing investor expectations vs. mission-based goals and how investing in customer and consumer service pays off.

FlavorSum Opens Kalamazoo Expansion, Adds NJ Innovation Center

FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer, completed construction and opened a 35,000-square-foot expansion at its Kalamazoo, Michigan, facility as well as opened a 10,000-square-foot Innovation Center in Marlton, New Jersey.