A-GAME Beverages, Inc. Expands Distribution Into Arizona
“A-GAME” Beverages, Inc. signs a deal with Kalil Bottling Co. to bring its full lineup of premium sports beverages to retail stores across Arizona, beginning in April 2023.
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BevNET Industry Meetup: Connect with the Boston Food, Beverage & Beer Communities on April 13
We’re inviting the local Boston CPG community to our HQ office on Thursday, April 13th for a food, beverage and beer industry meetup. Join our BevNET, NOSH, Brewbound and Taste Radio teams from 6 PM to 8 PM ET for networking, beverages and light appetizers. We also encourage you to BYOS a.k.a. “bring your own samples” for others to try!
Emerging Brands Alliance Announces 2023 Grant Program
The Emerging Brands Alliance, an organization dedicated to helping CPG brands scale manufacturing, has announced its 2023 grant program. This year, the Alliance will award one $50,000 grant to assist a high-growth company with the purchase of packaging or processing machinery for their manufacturing facility, or that of their co-manufacturer’s facility. Applications open March 17, 2023.
READY Nutrition Announces Launch Of New Sports Drink, First-Ever 100 Stop Mobile Tour
Ready, one of the fastest growing sports nutrition companies in America with co-owners and Ready Athletes Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, announced the launching of a light version of Ready Sports Drink, its advanced and science-based line of performance products designed to optimize hydration replenishment and energy production.
Black Rifle: Net Revenue +30% in Q4, Though 2023 Outlook Softens
Off the back of announcing an over 30% year-over-year increase in net revenue in Q4, veteran-owned coffee company Black Rifle outlined its “deliberate” growth strategy primarily focused on RTDs and the Food, Drug and Mass (FDM) market.
Flavored Whiskey Makes a Sweet Comeback
Cookie dough with your bourbon? Over the past decade, flavored whiskey has evolved from a handful of value-priced cinnamon or apple flavored bottles to a hot segment driven by innovative flavors from craft and emerging brands. As the diversity of flavors expands, suppliers have lured in new whiskey drinkers and found a niche for their sweet, and sometimes savory, spirits.
Laird: Company Emphasizes Turnaround Efforts After $15.6M Q4 Net Loss
Facing a net loss of $15.6 million in Q4 2022 – up 126% year-over-year – plant-based food and powdered drink brand Laird Superfood said it is emphasizing turnaround efforts in the new year during an earnings call this week.
Expo West 2023: Confidence Rebrands as Emotional Utility Beverage; Hawaiian Soda Co. Debuts
In this report from Natural Products Expo West 2023 we look at functional drink maker Confidence's rebrand as Emotional Utility Beverage, the launch of Hawaiian Soda Co., New Barn Organic's new claim to Regenerative Organic Almond Milk, and the emergence of lychee flavored drinks.
Boxed Water Roars to Grocery Retail with Jurassic World-Inspired Cartons
Boxed Water is taking a bite out of plastic pollution with its newest rollout – Jurassic World-inspired cartons – to grocery retailers across the U.S. Starting in April with its first wave of releases, it will stomp into the family-owned grocery chain Meijer.
Expo West 2023: Zevia CEO Amy Taylor Breaks Down Rebranding and Innovation
At Natural Products Expo West 2023 last week, the publicly-traded company unveiled a rebrand across its product lines – which includes sodas, iced teas, energy drinks and kids beverages. In this video, recorded at the brand’s show booth, Zevia CEO Amy Taylor said the visual refresh is aimed at bringing new consumers into the brand through a modern look.
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Named the Official Water of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water – a brand on a mission to offer athletes better hydration with premium and refreshing alkaline water in sustainable packaging – announced a partnership with CrossFit making it the Official Water of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
Guayakí Yerba Mate Launches Peach Revival
Guayakí Yerba Mate, the category leader in yerba mate beverages, announces the launch of Peach Revival – now rolling out in stores nationwide. Inspired by customers’ affinity toward the refreshing flavor of peach, fans can enjoy the yerba mate drink they love, with low sugar and full caffeine.
Monin Debuts First Flavored Agave Sweetener: Spicy Agave
Monin Americas announces the launch of its new Spicy Agave Sweetener, organic agave infused with a unique blend of Hatch and Guajillo chile peppers. The award-winning premium flavoring company, with over 100 years of experience, will be the first to bring a spicy-flavored sweetener like this to market.
Essentia Water Announces Partnership with Actor & Producer Millie Bobby Brown
Essentia Water, the pioneer of ionized alkaline water in the U.S., has announced a new partnership with Emmy-nominated actor and producer Millie Bobby Brown.