ZURENA, the portfolio of simple and versatile Caribbean drink mixers, announced its expansion with H-E-B grocery stores, offering consumers access to premium non-alcoholic drink mixers in the Lone Star State. Made with a blend of Caribbean spices and tropical fruit juices, ZURENA can be added to any beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to deliver a delicious drink with a tropical twist.
In the race for dominance in the emerging functional soda category, gut health focused brands have had to walk a fine line between being a wellness drink – with all the baggage that designation brings for mainstream consumers – and being a fun and lively soda pop.
Enhanced water producer Lemon Perfect announced today it has named former Coca-Cola Company executive Jim Brennan as its President and Chief Revenue Officer; Colorado-based kombucha and tonic brand Rowdy Mermaid has made several new additions to its executive and sales teams, including the appointment of Matt Opperman as COO and CFO; Kevin Rutherford Reaches Finish Line at Nuun
When the leadership of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians expanded its casino, a brewery and distillery seemed like a natural addition. But until a few years ago, distilling alcohol on reservations was illegal. Now, the Paskenta Brewery & Distillery is the first tribal-owned California distillery. One of just a handful of tribal-owned distilleries in the U.S., it’s also aiming to be a model for others.
Uncle Matt’s Organic, the nation’s #1 selling brand of organic orange juice, is proud to announce that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). This recognition authenticates the brand’s commitment to sustainability, accountability, and transparency. Uncle Matt’s Organic has strived to balance purpose and profits, while producing the highest quality organic juices and functional beverages for over 22-years.
After outperforming analyst expectations in its Q2 2022 earnings report, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) today announced it has acquired nearly 152 acres of land in the Denver, Colorado High Point area where it will construct a 1.2 million sq. ft. manufacturing facility set to open in summer 2023.
1800 Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila line, announces its designation as the Official Tequila of the Chicago White Sox and the Official Margarita of the Chicago White Sox. The announcement marks 1800 Tequila’s first Major League Baseball endeavor and the brand’s continued support of professional sports teams.
Faced with unprecedented and extended supply chain disruptions, CPG brands are fighting back any way they can. In a June survey by ingredient-sourcing and management platform TraceGains, over 300 food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies reported having expanded their respective co-manufacturer networks and made recipe changes in order to remain agile and resilient during market disruptions.
Rural Colorado based company DRAM has added two new flavors to their sparkling water offerings - Mushroom Cola and Holy Basil & Lemon. Both flavors are adaptogenic, made from real plants and contain zero sugar.
Redwood Empire Whiskey’s “Buy a Bottle, We’ll Plant a Tree” commitment has resulted in 500,000 new trees planted since 2019 and underscores the craft whiskey’s connection with the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire in California.
Canadian dairy supply chain SaaS company Milk Moovement has closed a $20 million funding round led by VMG Catalyst that will help accelerate product development and adoption across North America, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday.
Partners Coffee, the Brooklyn-based small-batch coffee roaster, launched an easy, on-the-go instant coffee that doesn’t taste so… well, instant. Perfect for when you’re on the go this summer, in a rush, traveling, or simply don’t have time for a multi-step pour-over routine, this craft-brewed coffee is ready in mere moments. Partners' instant coffee preserves the full flavor of their three classic blends: Brooklyn, Jumpstart, and El Ramo.
Waiakea, the naturally alkaline and sustainably sourced Hawaiian volcanic water, announced a new equity partnership with New York Yankees’ All-Star Aaron Judge. The partnership kicks off this summer in conjunction with Waiakea’s continued expansion into Aaron’s home base, New York City, where the brand plans to roll-out a marketing campaign at major retailers across all five boroughs. Judge joins Waiakea in the midst of a career-best season in New York, while leading Major League Baseball in home runs and All-Star Game votes.
Bob Dylan’s portfolio of award-winning American whiskeys, Heaven’s Door Spirits, announced the inaugural release of its Decade Series.
