In:trench Consulting Group Announces New Partner
The Partners at In:trench Consulting Group are pleased to announce Darin Spence as their newest partner, effective April 9, 2020.
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WATCH: Califia CEO Greg Steltenpohl Talks Investment, Market Dynamics
BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero sat down with Greg Steltenpohl, co-founder and CEO of Califia Farms, on a video call to discuss his thoughts on how both investors and brands may be considering the current and post-COVID market landscape.
Hoist Donates Hydration Drinks to Hoxworth Blood Centers
The makers of Hoist, a premium hydration drink that provides IV-level hydration in a bottle, announced today that they will be donating bottles to Hoxworth Blood Centers.
Bareburger and GIVN Water Launch “Feed a Frontline Hero” Program
The partnership demonstrates both brands’ commitment to community, social impact, and quality of life.
Summer Fancy Food Show Cancelled
Following a deluge of other food and beverage show cancellations and delays, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced today that its Summer Fancy Food Show will be cancelled. The tradeshow was slated to run June 28 through 30 in New York City.
COVID-19 News Roundup: IRI’s Latest Shopping Trends, Mercato Grows Platform
As consumers stay inside, shopping habits are changing and delivery platforms are adapting to meet the increased demand. Here’s the latest COVID-19 news from around the industry this week.
Brands Give Back Roundup: Liquid Death Supports Bands and Bartenders, Ocean Spray Announces Raises
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt daily life, food and beverage brands are continuing to launch new initiatives to give back and support those in need during the crisis. In this roundup, we look at several brands finding new ways to support musicians, food pantries and their own employees.
Three Minnesota Distilleries Collaborate to Supply Sanitizer to High-Risk Community
Three local craft distilleries, Tattersall Distilling, Du Nord Craft Spirits and Brother Justus Whiskey Company, announced the launch of “All Hands,” an effort to produce and donate bulk quantities of hand sanitizer to high-risk organizations and communities throughout Minnesota during COVID-19.
Uncle Matt’s Organic Charts Path Forward After Dean Bankruptcy
Amid a portfolio of distressed assets up for sale by Dean Foods, juice maker Uncle Matt’s Organic may not have been the biggest potential get. But that depends on who’s buying: for founder and CEO Matt McLean, who secured a $7.25 million deal to reacquire the brand last week, it’s a chance for a fresh start.
OM Liqueurs Announces $1 Per Bottle to Benefit the United States Bartender Guild’s Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
OM Liqueurs, imported by Vision Wine & Spirits, has pledged to donate $1 per bottle sold, this year, to the USBG COVID-19 and Emergency Bartender Relief Fund.
Old Forge Distillery Supplies 3K Gallons of Hand Sanitizer for Essential Workers
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Old Forge Distillery (Pigeon Forge, TN) has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to provide nearly 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer for the state to distribute to the critical areas in need.
Continuum Distilling Launches RELIEF Drops to Benefit Area Breweries
RELIEF Drops is Continuum Distilling's limited release spirit, currently available for pre-order, to benefit its newly launched CT Brewery Relief Fund.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 80: Why These Two Things ‘Matter The Most’ When Building A Disruptive Brand
We’re joined this week by Jordan Salcito, founder of acclaimed canned wine brand Ramona, who spoke about the inspiration behind her disruptive concept, why she’s not prescriptive about how and when people should drink the products and how cultivating industry relationships prior to the brand’s launch was critical to its fast start.
Greenbar Distillery Rolls Out New Canned RTD Cocktail Line Nationwide
Greenbar Distillery, Los Angeles’ first distillery since Prohibition and maker of the world’s largest portfolio of organic spirits, has announced two new lines of canned craft cocktails aimed to bring complex, on-the-go drinks to a wider audience.