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Del Monte Launches New Bubbly Beverage Brand: Joyba

Del Monte Foods is tapping into the fast-growing Bubble Fruit Tea beverage market with the launch of its new bubble tea brand: Joyba. To ensure launch success, Del Monte partnered with New York-based brand design agency CBX to establish the new beverage brand’s positioning, tone, and reason for being.

ADM to Expand Capacity, Open New Protein Innovation Center

CHICAGO, Ill.–ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition, announced today that it will invest approximately $300 million to significantly expand its Decatur, Illinois, alternative protein production, as the company…

Experts: Austin Cocktails Purchase Doesn’t Signal Open Season on RTD M&A

Another independent canned cocktail maker boarded the “mother ship” last week when Constellation Brands announced Thursday the full acquisition of Austin Cocktails. It’s a move that’s in step with the other global beverage companies picking up fast-growing RTD producers - but observers in the industry caution that the deal may not be the harbinger of a flood of RTD acquisitions.

Taste Radio: TCHO Doesn’t Need To Be A Big Brand. But It Has To Be An Excellent One.

Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO, discussed the company’s emphasis on sustainable and ethical sourcing as a key metric of quality, how it defines “better” when evaluating progress, how he’s been inspired by winemaking and why, despite TCHO’s cachet, the brand recently introduced massive changes in its formulation and branding.

Droplet Fundraises On New Crowdfunding Platform Designed For PoC Founders

Female PoC-owned sparkling, adaptogen-enhanced water brand Droplet activated a crowdfunding campaign this month on NuAMP, a new platform dedicated to connecting PoC founders with various forms of capital. Created in collaboration with community fundraising platform NuMarket and AMP, a tech company connecting PoC founders with funding resources, the NuAMP program debuted with seven active crowdfunding campaigns to support diverse founders across the country

Astral Tequila Now Available Nationwide

Slowly nurtured by the cyclical passing of warm daylight skies and cool luminous nights, Astral Tequila has arrived to brighten every moment. Astral, which means of the stars, is a new super-premium tequila crafted with 100% Blue Weber agave, nourished by the good energy that seeps from the sun and stars to infuse cocktails with bright bursts of citrus. Each time a bottle of Astral Tequila is opened, the vibrancy from the sun and stars is released anew.

Talking Rain Names Ken Sylvia as CEO

Talking Rain Beverage Company, the parent company of Sparkling Ice, announced today it has appointed Ken Sylvia as its new permanent CEO, effective immediately. He had been serving as interim CEO since Chris Hall’s abrupt departure on April 1. Sylvia joined the Seattle-based company in 2010 and has held a variety of roles, most recently serving as COO overseeing sales and supply chain.

Ross & Squibb Distillery releases Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof

Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the launch of Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof, its annual, limited-release straight-rye whiskey. Set to reach retail shelves across the country starting this month, this limited allocation of 3,000 six-pack cases was bottled at 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) and has a suggested retail price of $69.99.

BOOST Launches Cinnabon Bakery Inspired Flavored Nutritional Drink

BOOST and Cinnabon have joined together to introduce a new and delicious flavor to your health and wellness routine. BOOST High Protein Cinnabon Bakery Inspired Flavored Nutritional Drink is packed with the same protein, vitamins and minerals as BOOST High Protein Nutritional Drink and inspired by the flavor of a delicious, Cinnabon cinnamon roll!