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Elevator Talk: Blackbird Botanica, Soldadera, The BAD Tea Co., Narra

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Alex Sonageri, a consumer investor with Blackstone Growth, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate in Early August

Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerated in the two-week period ending August 12, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Total retail dollar sales in tracked channels was up 6.7% in the two-week period, compared to +7.4% in the four-weeks and +8.3% in the 12-weeks.

Hotaling & Co. Strengthens Commitment to Its Owned Brands

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Hotaling & Co., San Francisco’s leading artisanal spirits distiller & importer, announced a newly-developed leadership role with the appointment of Liz Brusca to Vice President of…

Taste Radio: Dan Aykroyd Is (Probably) A Better Salesman Than You

Sketch comedian. Ghostbuster. Vodka entrepreneur. It’s all in a life’s work for Dan Aykroyd. The co-founder of iconic spirit brand Crystal Head Vodka, Aykroyd spoke about the company’s adherence to business fundamentals and premium positioning, what makes him an effective salesman and the limited impact of his celebrity on the brand’s success. He also explained what postal work has to do with the ownership team’s harmonious relationship and answered an infamous question with a “little g.”