Ryan Williams, the former VP of Finance and Ops at RISE Brewing Co., has created a tool called the Food and Beverage Investor Database (FABID) which aims to help new entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry navigate the complicated world of fundraising.
In this week’s roundup of new products, Alani Nu and Spindrift take inspiration from Halloween and all things fall, while some brand like AVEC hold onto an “eternal summer.”
Rhythm Relax, the newest beverage by Rhythm Sparkling Hemp Beverages, was crafted to turn every day into a tranquil spa day.
James Bay Distillers, Ltd. has announced it's latest hot new spirits release, their cherry-habanero vodka, Cherbanero, which is available for sale at the distillery at Paine Field in Everett, WA.
Venture capital firm PowerPlant Partners announced today the close of its Fund III at $330 million. The fund will focus its investments solely in growth stage companies and consumer-facing brands "that are better for the people and planet."
González Byass USA has released The London Nº1 Sherry Cask Gin aged in Tío Pepe Fino casks, the #1 selling fino in the world.
Bespoken Spirits, a sustainably crafted whiskey company, announced the appointment of Peter Iglesias as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.
Rogue Energy, the popular gaming drink brand, has officially announced they are launching a ready to drink, canned energy drink line.
Tilray Brands, Inc., a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, announced that Breckenridge Distillery, a part of the Company’s U.S. business, has renewed and expanded its distribution agreement with Republic National Distributing Company, a leading distributor of wine and spirits.
On the cusp of BevNET and Taste Radio networking meetups in San Diego and Austin, the hosts highlighted the value of industry connections and linking up with experienced professionals, and why showing up is half the battle. They also spoke about a new fund focused on women-led brands, a retailer focused on non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits and new products that caught the hosts’ attention.
Ladder, the sports nutrition company founded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, announced that football superstar Bobby Wagner, has joined the Ladder family of athletes and will serve as a company ambassador and spokesperson.
As the company looks to its new FITAID Energy line as a fast-growing sales leader, NFL star Bishard “Budda” Baker has invested an undisclosed amount into functional beverage company LIFEAID to help support the brand’s expansion.
America’s famous ChocoVine is now available as ChocoVine Espresso and will be distributed by Royal Dutch Distillers in the United States.
The largest total beverage wholesaler in the Pacific Northwest and a Southern California-focused independent distributor are linking up to start a distribution operation in Idaho this fall.
