Grillo’s Pickles founder/CEO Travis Grillo spoke about why he pursued his passion despite the naysayers and explained why he fondly recalls the days when he was struggling and broke. He also discussed the unconventional way that Grillo’s got into Whole Foods, how he considers new hires and investment and why he’s just as likely to take advice from a homeless person as he would from a billionaire.
The massive success of carbonated waters, led by brands like LaCroix, Sparkling Ice and Bubly, has not gone unnoticed by the broader beverage space. Brands in categories such as coffee, coconut water and now tea have all sought to inject fizzy innovations into their respective products.
Laws Whiskey House is releasing a 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon expression of its award-winning Four Grain Bourbon. Bottles will be available at the distillery on July 28; participating Colorado retailers will receive bottles in August, while supplies last.
Bearcat Infused Bourbon, the 80-proof infused bourbon whiskey created in honor of female distillers, bootleggers and industry innovators, is thrilled to announce added distribution throughout the Midwest with plans for nationwide expansion later this year.
Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal is crafted with an art handed down by five generations. This wild agave blend mezcal is a gift from ancient times. Sweet, aromatic and smokey, authentic, yet elegant: Xiaman Mezcal will appeal to all your senses.
Hood River Distillers, the largest and oldest importer, distiller and marketer of distilled spirits in the Northwest, has unveiled the newest addition to its American Whiskey portfolio – Easy Rider Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Tempo, producer of vibrantly natural, functional beverages, has announced its recent launch of a line of cannabis-infused wellness shots. The new 2.5 oz wellness shots are infused with 25 milligrams of high quality hemp-derived CBD.
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Q, the Brooklyn born-and-bred brand of premium mixers, has announced a partnership with legendary mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, who will leverage his worldwide platform to build upon Q’s position as the no. 1 mixer for highball cocktails.
Plain Spoke Cocktail Co., the Madison-based canned cocktail company, announced the launch of its newest cocktail, Mojito.
Eastside Distilling, Inc. has announced the expansion of its ready-to-drink (RTD) product line with the addition of the Marionberry Mule RTD Cocktail.
No Cow founder/CEO Daniel Katz spoke about his passion for entrepreneurship and the genesis of his plant-based protein bar brand, which he launched with no business plan or extensive market research. He also discussed why his initial “play the numbers” retail strategy worked, why he rarely asks for advice, and why he decided to return as CEO less than a year after stepping down from the role.
Jones Soda Co. reported a 10 percent decrease in year-over-year revenue in the second quarter in an earnings call with investors yesterday. During the call, Jones CEO Jennifer Cue discussed hemp and CBD company Heavenly Rx’s recent investment and the company’s plans for the development of a CBD-infused beverage line.
Fitness energy drink Celsius saw year-over-year revenue grow 73% during the second quarter of 2019, according to financial results released by the company yesterday.
