Taste Radio’s hosts reflected on the return of BevNET and NOSH’s summer events to New York City, the accessibility of admired brand leaders and top retail executives at NOSH Live, the palpable camaraderie among entrepreneurs meeting each other for the first time in person at BevNET Live and why taste and story inspired the strongest reactions for judges in the events’ brand competitions.
EverGrain, a sustainable ingredient company created by AB InBev, announces the launch of its scientific advisory board to unleash the full potential of brewers spent grain (BSG) and its benefits to human health and environmental sustainability. BSG is the nutrient-rich byproduct of the beer brewing process. Five scientists from leading universities in food, nutrition and health, agriculture, and environmental sciences will advise and collaborate with the EverGrain R&D team to accelerate the use of BSG’s uniquely sustainable plant-based proteins and fibers in nutrient-rich, low carbon foods and beverages.
Picnic Brunch, a canned cocktail line specializing in traditional brunch beverages, is pleased to announce its ready-to-drink mimosas, bellinis, and bloody marys will be available direct-to-consumer.
Hotaling & Co. is proud to announce the relaunch of the legendary whiskey brand, Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey, credited as the first American Craft Whiskey to hit the market since prohibition. The Old Potrero relaunch will feature new packaging and bottle design geared towards today’s contemporary whiskey drinker, who appreciates an excellent dram with an iconic heritage and a modern-day appeal.
As many Americans begin heading back into the office, Monster Energy Java has just the morning-pick-me-up: Cold Brew. Infused with nitrous oxide to give a rich and creamy mouthfeel, Java Monster Cold Brew is sure to impress even the most selective coffee drinkers. Along with the flavor profile, Monster Energy is committed to offering a guilt-free start to your morning with two bold new flavors - Latte and Sweet Black.
NOCCO – the no carbs, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – has just announced their partnership with Noah Beck, social media phenom and former D1 Athlete, as he is added to the brand ambassador program.
In this first dispatch from Summer Fancy Food Show 2022, Joe Tea discusses its move into plastic bottles, ready-to-drink boba tea brands debut new innovations, and Lifeway Foods discusses its charity kefir bottle to support Ukraine.
Nearly one year removed from the company’s IPO filing, zero-sugar soft drink maker Zevia has announced a changing of the guard. Paddy Spence will cede his longtime role as CEO to President Amy Taylor on August 1, but remain Chair of the Board after he steps down.
PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) (“PLBY Group” or the “Company”), a leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle company and owner of Playboy, one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in the world, is proud to announce the release of Rare Hare 1953, an ultra-premium 17-year aged straight bourbon. Marking the inaugural whiskey offering from Playboy Spirits, a joint venture of PLBY Group and Spirit Investment Partners (SIP), the Rare Hare brand expects to offer a portfolio of ultra-premium spirits in select markets around the world beginning with the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. Playboy Spirits first teased its burgeoning spirits brand in late 2021 with the limited release of Rare Hare Añejo Conejo, an ultra-premium extra añejo tequila in collaboration with Código 1530.
Tequila Zarpado announced the availability of its new ready-to-drink canned Tequila cocktails: Zarpado Margarita and Zarpado Tequila Soda with Lime. The new small batch cocktails are crafted with simple, all natural ingredients, and are an easy option for summer drinking occasions.
America’s biggest selling single-serve premixed cocktails head to Britain with six varieties available to UK retailers.
GameDay All American Spirits releases the first ever sports-themed canned vodka cocktail just in time for pre-season—GameDay Spiked vodka cocktail.
Educational sessions and discussions covered topics ranging from NFTs to THC during the second day of BevNET Live Summer 2022. Highlighted by a wild conversation with Bang Energy founder Jack Owoc, Thursday’s agenda also featured a beverage data dive from SPINS, Liquid Death’s work in web3 and insights into TikTok’s role in creating the next generation of CPG stars.
Plink!, a startup brand of low-sugar beverage tablets, emerged victorious today in the 23rd edition of the New Beverage Showdown , BevNET’s biannual pitch competition for emerging beverage brands sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands Unit (VEB).
