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GoodPop Launches New Mini Cans

GoodPop, the award-winning, better-for-you frozen treat brand that exists to do good in the world, is taking its mission to clean up classic treats to a new category with the launch of its first beverage, Mini Cans.

Elevator Talk: Beloit Kombucha, MATE!, Yoro, CHELLY, Lifted Blends

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Rebecca Bernard, the founder of Empire City Brand Builders, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

NielsenIQ: Beverage Sales Show Strength, Acceleration

Non-alcoholic beverage sales picked up in the two-week period ending July 15, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Retail dollar sales grew 10.1% year-over-year for the two-weeks, compared to 8.2% in the four-week period and 8.5% for the 12-weeks, according to the report.

LVMH: Cognac Sales Continue to Drop in First Half of 2023

Revenue from the spirits and cognac segment of LVMH fell by 11% in the first half of 2023 as Hennessy Cognac sales suffered from weak U.S. demand, according to the company’s half-year revenue earnings report released yesterday.

In the Clouds: How The Hemp Beverage Alliance Aims To Standardize A Hazy Market

Hemp beverages may not be the novelty they were five years ago, but the industry is still going through some growing pains. Meet The Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA): which officially formed this month to begin advocating for standardized products and best practices for producers up and down the supply chain.

Mary Jones Announces First Crossover Flavor Release With Jones Soda

Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, announced the first crossover special edition flavor release with both the Jones Soda and Mary Jones brands

Monaco Cocktails Unveils New Look

Monaco Cocktails, a leading fan-favorite in the canned cocktail space, proudly debuts a brand refresh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history as it celebrates over a decade of success.

Tales of the Cocktail Guide: Agave, No/Lo, and DEI

The world’s leading cocktail conference, Tales of the Cocktail, kicks off this week in New Orleans, gathering thousands of bar professionals and spirit reps from across the globe.

High Brew Sells Majority Stake to Beliv

High Brew Coffee, one of the first “third-wave” canned cold brew brands in the U.S., has been acquired by Latin American beverage portfolio company Beliv, the company announced today. Beliv is taking a 78% stake in the company.

Taste Radio: Magnolia Bakery Doesn’t Follow Trends. They’d Rather Set Them.

Magnolia Bakery CEO Bobbie Lloyd and CMO Eddie Revis spoke about why the iconic bakeshop launched a CPG brand and the patient and thoughtful approach behind its development. They also discussed why consistency and quality guides their stewardship of the company, why they eschew trendy concepts and Magnolia’s collaborations with lifestyle brands.