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Taste Radio Insider Ep. 89: Why ‘Constant Improvement’ Is The Mantra For This Top-Selling Brand On Amazon

Alex French, co-founder & CEO of Bizzy Coffee, spoke about how online research sparked the launch of Bizzy, how the company sourced data from retail partners and customers via its packaging, learnings from the failure of the brand’s coffee shots, why buyer presentations are as important as the product itself and valuable tips about how to stand out on Amazon.

Daytrip Go Moves CBD Brand Into Energy

This month, the San Francisco-based brand, which launched last September with a line of CBD infused sparkling water, is rolling out its first line extension, Daytrip Go.

Moment Takes Title as New Beverage Showdown 19 Winner

Relaxation drink Moment took home the title as New Beverage Showdown 19 champion today in the first-ever virtual edition of BevNET’s biannual pitch competition, which was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands unit (VEB).

Nestlé Health Science Eats Up Vital Proteins

Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) announced yesterday that it had acquired the majority of collagen-focused function food and supplement brand Vital Proteins. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but Vital Proteins will remain a standalone entity and continue to operate out of its Chicago headquarters.

Nestlé Seeks to Sell Regional Water Brands, ReadyRefresh

Nestlé announced in a press release today it is seeking to divest several core products and services from its Nestlé Waters North America unit, including regional spring water brands, its purified water business and its beverage delivery service ReadyRefresh.

TREO Birch Water Closes $5M Raise

Birch water maker TREO announced this month it has raised $5 million in a financing round which will support a distribution expansion focused in the Northeast. According to founder and CEO Robert Golden, the company quietly closed the financing round -- which consisted entirely of individuals including friends and business partners involved in real estate -- late last year.

Dashfire Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Expand to Florida and South Carolina

Vision Wine & Spirits, the national sales & import division of Martignetti Companies, together with Dashfire, are pleased to announce that Dashfire Ready-to-Drink (RTD) 6-pack 100ml cans will be expanding to two additional states, Florida and South Carolina.

Ranch Rider Spirits Co. Expands Throughout Texas

Taking the spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) industry by storm, Ranch Rider Spirits Co. has completed its seed financing and is now making its move into other key Texas markets.

English Gin Brand Greenall’s Launches Two New Flavors for Summer

Following on from their international success, Quintessential Brands North America is proud to be launching two, new, flavored English gins - Greenall’s Wild Berry Gin and Greenall’s Blueberry Gin - in States across the USA this summer, beginning  June 15th 2020.

Super Coffee Signs Master Distribution Agreement with AB [Updated]

Kitu Life Super Coffee has signed a master distribution agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB) that will place the brand on DSD trucks nationwide, the company announced today. AB’s investment arm ZX Ventures will also take a minority stake in the brand, pending the closure of an open funding round.

Distillery 291 Releases Colorado Straight Whiskeys as Father’s Day Tributes

Just in time for Father’s Day, Distillery 291 announced two new tasting room releases - 291 Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey and 291 Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Matured in deep-charred, new American white oak barrels for three years each, these limited offerings are the oldest whiskeys 291 has released to date.

Fresh Victor Introduces Direct-to-Consumer Ordering in 7 States

Fresh Victor, a producer of fresh, cold-pressed juice-based mixers for making craft cocktails and mocktails, announces direct-to consumer availability of two flavors, Mexican Lime & Agave and Cactus Pear & Pomegranate.

Duvernois Creative Spirits Launches MAINFORTE Line of Sanitization Products

Nearly 3 months after the start of the COVID-19 crisis in Quebec, Duvernois Creative Spirits officially announces the launch of MAINFORTE: a line of effective and certified cleaning and disinfecting products in compliance with the highest quality standards in the industry.