Michael Preysman, the founder of trailblazing fashion company Everlane and Magna, an upstart brand of sports wellness powders infused with magnesium, shares his perspective on differentiation, why Magna’s package draws inspiration from a cigarette brand, how he thinks about and implements a customer service strategy, and how to identify and work with mentors.
As it looks to expand its own branded line of NA wines in retail this fall, no- and low-alc drinks “curator” Sèchey announced last week it has received an investment from adult beverage-focused private equity firm InvestBev. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Beyond a catch-all ‘functional cold brew,’ Taika has further defined itself as “fueling creativity”; it just so happens that ceremonial grade matcha appears to be the preferred octane.
A promising brand shut its doors this week, and its founder claimed that a confluence of factors led to its demise. Taste Radio’s hosts, however, wonder if the company’s problems stemmed from a single simple issue. They also riff on the ubiquity of “brat summer,” toss Twinkies and pop bottles of the NA variety.
The adult non-alc industry was rocked in April when pioneering retailer Boisson shut its nine physical stores and filed for bankruptcy. Now, many non-alc brands are still asking questions about the closure, while others are finding opportunity in a growing landscape.
FUL Foods has relaunched its sparkling beverage as BLUwater complete with a packaging refresh and reformulated recipe that leans into the functional benefits and color of its hero ingredient, blue spirulina.
In this week’s new products roundup, BIGFACE ventures into the ready-to-drink coffee space, Fanta summons the one and only Beetlejuice and Recess expands its lineup of Zero Proof mocktails.
Net sales and volumes were down for Zevia during Q2 reflecting a mixed recovery in on-shelf distribution by channel, including some temporary challenges in club, according to the brand’s quarterly earnings report released yesterday.
Laird Superfood showed “tremendous progress” in Q2 posting net sales of $10 million on the back of its DTC and ecommerce growth.
Monster Beverage Corp. struggled to overcome weak sales growth for its energy drinks in Q2, while its nascent beverage-alcohol division also took a step back.
Non-alcoholic beverage sales growth decelerated as slightly stronger pricing growth was more than offset by weaker volumes in the two-week period ending July 27.
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In today’s Insider Daily Briefing, Olipop makes its long-awaited move to the middle aisle, while Celsius and Premier Protein maker BellRing Brands deliver quarterly earnings.
BellRing Brands – the producer of Premier Protein and Dymatize brands – reported 15.6% net sales growth to $515.4 million in its Q3 earnings report this morning as the company works to build up demand and household penetration for its shakes and powders.
