In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day [April 22, 2020], Pathwater, a brand founded on the mission of reducing plastic waste, announces the release of a limited-edition, stylishly sustainable bottled water, celebrating the planet with an eye-catching green design.
Lee Robinson, Director of Dairy & Beverage at Whole Foods Market, discussed best practices for engaging with retail buyers, why he urges entrepreneurs to be transparent about their business and innovation strategies, how he evaluates disruptive concepts, his perspective on the future of plant-based food and setting expectations for communication with buyers amid the current crisis.
Del Mar Wine Seltzer today announced its entry into the wildly popular $1 billion hard seltzer category with a unique wine-based offering made in Napa Valley from premium California grapes. Black Cherry, Grapefruit, White Peach and Watermelon flavors are debuting in 355mL cans sold in four-packs for $8.99. The 4% ABV offering is now shipping nationally from the Trinchero Family Estates wine & spirits portfolio.
In response to the national shortage of hand sanitizer, Portland companies Straightaway and Brew Dr. Kombucha are partnering to deliver thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines.
AMASS, the Los Angeles based premium botanic beverage brand that focuses on clean, mindful drinking, has announced a major hire to its C-Suite team: Gene Song, formerly Vice President of Crafted Spirits at Remy Cointreau. Song joins AMASS as Chief Revenue Officer where his role will lead strategy and sales function for the organization, including marketing, sales and community.
Inspired by the vibrancy of Jamaica, its land, and the joyful nature of its people, 8 Year Old Reserve is Appleton Estate’s most versatile expression of aged rum.
Bottled by the expert team at The English Whisky Co., The Rum Cask release is available in two options: 156 bottles of 59.9% Single cask, cask strength and 300 bottles at 46% strength Small Batch rum cask whisky.
Since participating as a semifinalist in New Beverage Showdown 16 two years ago, Ashi Jelinek, founder and CEO of kids beverage brand KidsLuv, has managed to stay busy. From expanded distribution to new product positioning and refreshed packaging to a new flavor rolling out next month, KidsLuv has been focused on growing across the board.
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, is pleased to officially announce that it has expanded its clean-label food protection capabilities through the acquisition of two innovative companies, IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Lab Inc.
Laird Superfood has secured a $10 million investment from Danone Manifesto Ventures, the company announced today. The Sisters, Ore.-based brand, founded in 2015, markets a variety of “superfood” products, including creamers, coconut water, nutrition powders, drink mixes and plant-based sugars.
Boxed Water Is Better – the leading sustainably packaged water brand – has planted 1,000,000 trees in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a part of their ongoing commitment to support the planet and sustainability efforts.
Pernod Ricard announced a 2.1% decline in sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2020 and a 14.5% drop for the quarter in its Q3 earnings report yesterday, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to hit the spirits conglomerate’s bottom line.
Building up their portfolio of retail partners, Ethan’s, the functional shot company, today announces the retail expansion of their functional shots into more than 1,000 CVS Pharmacy locations and 400 Walmart stores nationwide.
Donna Hockey is the founder of Surreal Brewing Company, an early stage non-alcoholic craft beer brand that offers innovative brews with 0g of sugar, 17-50 calories per can, and reduced gluten, in a variety of styles. The brewery is serving the non-alc movement, reaching consumers that don’t want to compromise their health goals, while still enjoying happy hour.
