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Guayaki: CEO Kozak Out, Board Member Rutledge In as Interim Chief

Robyn Rutledge, a member of the company's Board of Directors, was announced this morning as the company's Interim CEO, as the "comprehensive search" for a new permanent chief executive kicks off following the exit of current boss Stefan Kozak, who had been in the role since 2021.

Circana: Food and Beverage Volumes Expected to Rise in 2024

Food and beverage volume sales are expected to improve in 2024 as several of the major headwinds facing the industry are on pace to ease in the coming months, according to a new report by market research firm Circana.

FreshDirect Acquired By Getir

Ahold Delhaize is offloading its online New York City grocery delivery business FreshDirect to Turkish startup Getir, the company announced this morning. The move comes as Ahold aims to focus investments on its omni-channel businesses, which the company described as its “biggest growth opportunity.”

NOOMA Prioritizes Function In Packaging Refresh

Sports and energy drink maker NOOMA has refreshed its packaging for the first time in the brand’s nearly 10 year run as it drills down on functionality and focuses brand-building in ecommerce channels.

Anytime Debuts The First Regenerative Organic Certified Spirits

Anytime, the spirits and cocktail company from two founders who cut their teeth in supply chain and sustainability for fast-growing food companies, is bringing the regenerative organic movement into the spirits industry.

BevNET Announces Nominees for ‘Best of 2023’ Awards

The nominees for BevNET’s “Best of 2023” Awards, presented by Zuckerman Honickman, showcase the diversity and profound talent within the beverage industry. These nominees stand out for their contributions, whether it's redefining established categories with innovative products, captivating consumers through compelling marketing campaigns, spearheading ethical ingredient sourcing and business practices, or crafting irresistible beverages that we just can't get enough of.

Taste Radio: Why Bloom Is Booming On TikTok And Winning At Target & Walmart

Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia, the co-founders of wellness brand Bloom Nutrition, spoke about why it's important to “let the creators create” on social media, how they measure the return on investment on social platforms, why hiring young talent has been key to success on TikTok and how they’ve supported Bloom’s relationships with Target and Walmart.

Celsius: Revenue +104% in Q3 As Energy Brand Dominates Online

Celsius continues to put distance between itself and the chasing pack, as the number-three ranked energy drink brand reported a 104% revenue increase to $385 million in its Q3 earnings report this morning, up from just $188 million in the same period last year.

The Tasting Alliance Announces Tasting Alliance Advisors

The Tasting Alliance, which operates the largest portfolio of global spirits and wine competitions, has introduced Tasting Alliance Advisors (TAA), a new brand consulting and advocacy network.