NielsenIQ: Volumes Drag Down Non-Alc Beverage Sales
Growth of non-alcoholic beverage sales remains positive amid declining volumes and moderate pricing increases leading to decelerated overall sales in the two-week period ending August 27.
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Rattlesnake Rosie’s Launches Pumpkin Pie Whiskey
It is time to “autumn up” with Rattlesnake Rosie’s latest spirit from the master craftsmen at Iron Smoke Distillery: Pumpkin Pie Flavored Whiskey!
Hood River Distillers Promotes David Ballew to President And CEO
Hood River Distillers (HRD), the Northwest’s oldest and largest importer, distiller, producer, bottler, and marketer of distilled spirits, is pleased to announce the promotion of President David Ballew to the position of President and CEO.
Otherland Society Debuts Wild Hare Dark Rum
New premium spirits brand Otherland Society celebrates the mystique of Florida's natural resources and exceptional culinary and beverage culture with the debut of Wild Hare Dark Rum crafted by legendary Master Distiller Marianne Eaves.
Taste Radio: Amberstone Has An ‘Extraordinary’ Plan. Investing $75M Is Just The Start.
Nick Mindel, a partner with Amberstone, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focused on mid-stage investments in fast-growing consumer brands, shared specific details about each of its funding deals of the past 12 months, how trends influence the way the firm evaluates investment opportunities, financial metrics that will make or break a company and why Amberstone will continue to invest in consumer brands despite widespread concerns of economic slowdown.
Odyssey Elixir Launches in GNC Stores, Thrive Market and Fantastic Fungi Forager Box
Odyssey Elixir, a leader in next generation functional mushroom energy drinks, announced its launch into select GNC stores across the nation. The mushroom energy drinks also went live on Thrive Market this week and will be part of the Fantastic Fungi Forager Box that drops on September 21.
Thaiwala Launches Thai Tea Concentrate
Thaiwala is available online and inover 3000 stores across the country, with more on the way! And NOW you can get Thaiwala at your Southern California Costco stores, just in time to stock up for the Fall!
Sneak Energy Launches Its Breakfast Range
Breakfast Orange takes you back to simpler timers with its refreshing, just-squeezed orange flavor.
Desert Door Texas Sotol Expands Distribution With Southern Glazer’s
Desert Door, the first commercially-produced sotol in the U.S., is expanding distribution in ten states with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
This Week’s New Products: Yosemite-inspired Sparkling Water & Matcha Bubble Tea
In this week’s roundup of new products, Aura Bora takes inspiration from one of the nation’s national parks, Death Wish Coffee Co. and Silk celebrate the arrival of autumn and Boba Bam debuts three new flavors.
ZOA: LTO Release Aims to Strengthen Online Business
ZOA's new limited time offering, Cherry Limeade, represents another piece of the company's digital business strategy, says CEO Michael Pengue.
Starbucks Names Laxman Narasimhan as Next CEO
Starbucks Coffee has named Laxman Narasimhan as its next CEO, replacing interim chief executive Howard Schultz effective April 1, 2023. Currently based in London, Narasimhan will relocate to Seattle for the role and will join the company full time as its “incoming CEO” on October 1 to work alongside Schultz.
Taste Radio Austin: Hear From ‘Super’ Stars And An Ambitious Investor
With Taste Radio’s industry meetup in Austin just two weeks away, we’re excited to announce two featured interviews taking place at the event. Presented by Super Coffee and hosted at the company’s headquarters, the gathering will highlight conversations between Taste Radio host Ray Latif and Super Coffee co-founders Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco, and Anna-Lena Kamenetzky, the founder and CEO of Touch Capital.
Shaka Tea Founders Exit, Launch Women-Focused Investment Fund
Seven months after the brand was acquired by King’s Hawaiian parent company Irresistible Foods Group, Shaka Tea’s founders Harrison Rice and Bella Hughes are moving on to new ventures, beginning with the launch of investment fund Roya Capital.