The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new draft guidance last week for allulose, stating it intends to allow manufacturers to exclude the low-calorie sweetener from total and added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels, marking the first time a sweetener will be exempt from the total or added sugars list.
SPRiZZi Drink-Co., the world’s leading eco-friendly beverage system, announced a $100 million investment initiative from the government of Rugao, China, attributed to its environmentally friendly products.
Canada’s oldest and largest independent brewery is getting into the cannabis business. Moosehead Breweries Limited and Sproutly Canada, which aims to become the leading supplier of water-soluble cannabis solutions, yesterday announced their intent to form an exclusive joint venture that will develop, produce and market cannabis-infused beverages.
Key West Smuggler Company successfully launched their KeysStrong Crates campaign on Indiegogo and within the first week reached more than $5,000 in sales - more than halfway to their funding goal.
Betting that one of its top regional spring water brands can make an impact on a national level, Nestlé Waters North America is launching Poland Spring ORIGIN as a premium-positioned sub-line.
Som Sleep adds nearly 2,000 Walmart stores; Riff Cold Brewed partners with UNFI to grow in San Francisco; Mother Kombucha adds Florida area Whole Foods; Phivida launches ecommerce for Oki line; CHERRiSH expands distribution into Texas and New Mexico
J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey, Ireland’s first modern whiskey bonder, has launched The Battalion, a blended Irish Whiskey with mezcal and tequila cask influence.
Essentia, the pioneer of ionized alkaline bottled water in the U.S., has announced $53 million in measured retail sales across all channels for Q1 – an increase of $18 million over Q1 2018.
Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has announced its Spring Collection, unveiling a series of stunning whiskies which draw upon the unrivaled depth and breadth of knowledge the company has gained from maturing spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries.
Health-Ade Kombucha, the bubbly, delicious kombucha you can feel good about drinking, announces today the launch of its newest flavor, Cherry Berry.
Lillard Anthony Wong is the co-founder of Sir Owlverick’s with his partner Amy Tang, who is a third generation coffee roaster. The brand focuses on crafting a classic medium roast with a smooth taste profile to appeal to a wide audience, while offering new and innovate SKUs like Vietnamese iced coffee and cold brewed double espresso shots.
On the heels of other recent west coast expansions, Riff Cold Brewed has announced widespread availability throughout Northern California as part of a new partnership with United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI).
Visionary designer Virgil Abloh finds inspiration everywhere he goes. Continuing evian's long-established collaboration with the fashion world, the forward-thinking creative applied his design vision to this year’s iconic limited-edition glass bottle–and now it’s coming to the U.S. for the first time with a can’t-miss launch event.
This year’s late Easter holiday contributed to a 6.7% jump in snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales for the four-week period ending April 20, according to a Wells Fargo Securities analysis of Nielsen’s all channel sales data report.
