In this week’s new products roundup, Elmhurst and Spindrift launch (and re-launch) flavors inspired by a classic Thanksgiving dessert, Brelixi makes its debut with a line of fruity cannabis-infused instant drink mixes and G Fuel teams up with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.
The hosts discussed the rise of high-profile creator-led brands and their transcendence beyond celebrity ties. They also reflect on a PSL season that started way too soon and the strategy behind functional brands that market both energizing and calming products. We also feature the latest installment of The Goat Pen, our regular series with Carlton Fowler, the co-founder and managing partner of early-stage investment firm Goat Rodeo Capital.
We caught up with Weller CEO John Simmons to learn more about the brand’s experience in both Erewhon and Minnesota in order to learn more about how hemp-derived THC is breaking out into the mainstream and how the brand, which had previously established itself in the CBD category, is using the opportunity to reach new consumers.
High West, the Park City-based whiskey distillery, is thrilled to announce they’re teaming up with Shaun White to protect and preserve the land they both call home – The West.
Gran Coramino Tequila, the ultra-premium tequila brand, launched a new brand campaign with the debut of their anthemic film “Club Coramino,” to celebrate their brand mantra, “Hard Work Tastes Different" on August 28th.
Costa Tequila announces new partnerships with Florida-based distribution companies Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and Carroll Distributing.
Pernod Ricard net sales grew +13% to $13.2 billion in FY 2023, but in its earnings report today the liquor company warned that sales would soon see a decline in China and the U.S.
As National Skin Care Awareness Month takes the spotlight this September, leading premium, functional alkaline water brand, Jove, announced its latest retail expansion in partnership with The Fresh Market.
Although M&A activity may have slowed amid economic uncertainty over the past year, it’s hardly an anomaly. However, a new report from Rabobank, titled “The New Deal Environment,” says that slowdown means potential buyers and sellers may have to significantly rethink how they approach deals going forward.
Morningside Brands, Inc. announces Alma del Jaguar Tequila’s second release, a handcrafted 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila Reposado that is sustainably produced and confirmed additive-free.
Iconic Italian coffee company Lavazza is returning as the official coffee sponsor for the 2023 US Open taking place this August 22nd- September 10th.
Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – announces its official hydration partnership with renowned basketball influencer and respected athlete, Tristan Jass, who has amassed a combined six million following across his social platforms.
Instacart’s IPO filing last week signaled many things – a bit of upward momentum in the overall IPO market, inklings of the potential direction e-grocery is heading and an unexpected, developing relationship with PepsiCo. But questions still remain about the future direction of the grocery-tech giant’s growth.
Brown-Forman net sales increased 3% to $1 billion in Q1 FY 2024, but took a hit in the U.S. due to slower whiskey sales, supply chain challenges, and rebuilding inventory.
