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Nielsen: At-Home Consumption Drives Non-Alc Beverage Sales

“Robust” at-home consumption drove beverage sales over the 4th of July holiday, according to an analysis of all channel Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Overall beverage sales were up 11.6% year-over-year for the two-week period ending July 11, versus 12.2% growth for the 4-week period and 6.9% for the 52-week period.

Pea-Protein Milk Brand Sproud Announces Distribution Gain

Sproud, a disruptive, pea protein-based newcomer to the alternative dairy category, has officially announced that it has launched distribution with the reputable healthy grocer, Sprouts Farmers Market.

Vive Organic Closes $13M Round With Monogram Capital

Vive Organic closed a $13 million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital, the company announced today. Existing investors Cambridge SPG and PowerPlant Ventures also participated in this round.

SprintToSuccess S1E3: From Strategy to Creative

This week we’re sharing episode three of SprintToSuccess, a video series focused on demystifying the branding process for entrepreneurs in the food and beverage space. In this episode, we are turning the corner from strategy to creative.

People Moves: Essentia, Nutrabolt CMOs Announce Exits

Essentia CMO Karyn Abrahamson has exited the company, according to an Essentia spokesperson. Zola Kane, Essentia’s VP of integrated marketing, has stepped into the interim CMO role.

Beverage USA Holdings Inc. Announces Acquisition of Focus Beverage Company NERD

Beverage USA Holdings Inc. (BevUSA) announces the acquisition of the assets of Nerd Beverage Corporation (NERD™), a mental acuity drink company designed to disrupt the industry as it enhances focus, concentration, memory and energy with powerful nootropics and performance-boosting nutrients.

Brand Profile: Calypso Makes Gains By Going ‘Light’

Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still roiling, Calypso is coasting along behind strong tailwinds; as of mid-July, the company is up by 50% for this year, according to CEO David Klavsons.

Nexus Energy Drinks Launches Into Grocery

Co-Founders and brothers Shawn and Blane Givens understand the importance of quality ingredients and know that if you set out to create anything, it needs to be the very best.

Elevator Talk Livestream Round 18: Quokka Brew, 3 Mountains Tea

The eighteenth round of Elevator Talk Livestream features leaders from Quokka Brew, RIND Snacks, 3 Mountains Tea, Good Dees and Paleo Pro. This week's special co-host is Trent Moffat, the owner of Gotham Brand Managers.

Spirits Gallery: Summer Whiskeys and RTDs

In this spirits gallery, we highlight some of the notable new releases from the past several weeks, including new whiskey expressions from Nikka and Booker’s, plus a spate of new ready-to-drink cocktail products ranging from floral summer flavors (You & Yours, Dry Fly) to boozy cold brew (Kahlua).