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BFG Closes Fund II to Back Emerging CPG Brands

Having already backed brands making everything from pancakes to popcorn, Boulder Food Group (BFG) is ready to deepen its roots investing in the next generation of emerging consumer brands. The investment group announced today the close of its second fund, at roughly $100 million.

Buddha Brands Introduces New Packaging

Coconut excellence has a new look. Introducing the newly redesigned Buddha Brands, one of North America’s leading coconut-based brands, which includes Thirsty Buddha Coconut Water, Hungry Buddha Coconut Snacks and Healthy Buddha Coconut Ingredients.

Simply Beverages Introduces Smoothie Line

Simply Beverages, the leading U.S. chilled juices and juice drinks brand is entering a new product category with the introduction of its chilled, ready to drink Simply smoothie fruit smoothies.

Sweet Reason Beverage Co. Rolls Out E-Commerce Platform

Toronto and New York-based beverage brand, Sweet Reason Beverage Co., has officially launched U.S. e-commerce on their website, in addition to a recent debut at all Dean & DeLuca locations in New York City.

Taste Radio Ep. 151: How Being ‘Globally Mobile’ Helped This CEO Become a Better Leader

Fever-Tree North America CEO Charles Gibb spoke about his work in the spirits business leading up to his current role, including a high-profile role as the President and CEO of Belvedere Vodka. He also discussed how his experience in British Army taught him about the importance of communication and humor, spoke about the evolution of the global market for spirits and mixers and why he believes that Fever-Tree can be a brand for all consumers.

Cool Factor: Can Aguas Frescas Seize Their Moment?

Even as flavored water continues to be among the fastest growing beverage categories in the U.S., aguas frescas haven’t quite been able to enjoy the same success, despite repeated attempts by some of the industry’s biggest manufacturers to crack the market with a ready-to-drink product. Yet after years of fits and starts, that could be in the process of changing.