Atomo Coffee, maker of “molecular coffee” made not from coffee beans but from upcycled ingredients, announced last week the close of a $9 million seed funding round. S2G Ventures, whose portfolio includes Beyond Meat and Ripple, along with AgFunder and Bessemer Venture Partners participated in the round.
In anticipation of the coveted Halo Infinite game coming out in 2021, Monster Energy has launched limited edition Halo Infinite cans available now in convenience stores nationwide through December 31, 2020.
Joíí Barley Water, a new line of functional waters powered by the ancient superfood barley grain, offers a new, refreshing beverage that satisfies cravings for plant-based hydration, while quenching thirst and nourishing the body.
Brands big and small benefit from maintaining good relationships with investment bankers, who often help them navigate important decisions when it comes to fundraising and valuation. On Thursday, September 3rd, brand leaders will have the opportunity to participate in 1-on-1 virtual meetings with investment bankers that have expertise facilitating dealmaking in the food and beverage industry.
PLAY MODE BEVERAGE COMPANY, announces new distribution through UNFI, United Natural Foods Inc’ on the forefront of identifying and growing emerging brands.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced yesterday that it had collected a $575,000 fine from stevia producer Pure Circle USA, a division of PureCircle Limited, for importing sweetener that was made by prison labor in China.
On the next episode of Office Hours we'll discuss valuation trends in the natural products industry and the overall changes in fundraising and operational strategy that can help guide brands as the capital cycle changes. This look at valuations and at the overall investment market for rising food and beverage brands will be part of a special three-part content and networking series.
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, one of America’s leading squeezed-fresh juice brands, is expanding its Holistic Line of cold-pressed juices with the introduction of Nourish and Immunity.
Hannah Crum, co-founder and president of influential trade association Kombucha Brewers International, spoke about how she manages a membership group comprised of “frenemies,” the recent launch of a Code of Practice for brewing kombucha and why it’s important to support the category’s evolution despite the misgivings of some within the space.
A proposed rule by USDA, ‘Strengthening Organic Enforcement,’ aims to curb organic fraud via more oversight of the organic marketplace, including production, handling and sales. If implemented, it would be the largest update to organic oversight in 20 years.
Health Ade Kombucha is set to debut its second new product line this year with this month’s launch of Health Ade Plus, a seven-SKU line featuring functional ingredients aimed at specific needs and use occasions.
BODYARMOR Sports Drink and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced a new partnership that names BODYARMOR LYTE as the Official Sports Drink of the US Open Tennis Championships.
Beer distributors widely anticipate Monster Energy to enter the hard seltzer category as early as next year, according to a survey conducted by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Remember 2019? It was a year in which food and beverages brands were already growing -- before the pandemic sent consumers into new modes of pantry loading and cooking from home. Today, Inc. released its annual Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the U.S. in a range of industries.
