Taste Radio: Is A Warning On Booze Misguided? Plus, The ‘Fatale’ Journey Of An NA Brand. Taste Radio: Is A Warning On Booze Misguided? Plus, The ‘Fatale’ Journey Of An NA Brand.

Taste Radio: Is A Warning On Booze Misguided? Plus, The ‘Fatale’ Journey Of An NA Brand.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Is booze so bad that it should come with a warning label? The U.S. Surgeon General thinks so and has advised Congress to act. What, if any, impact would potential legislation have? The hosts discuss. This episode also features an interview with Julie Cielo, the founder of pioneering non-alcoholic cocktail brand Ferm Fatale, who talks about the successes, missteps and eventual closure of her company.

Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Virginia Hemp Rules Stand Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Virginia Hemp Rules Stand

Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Virginia Hemp Rules Stand

by BevNET.com Staff,

States looking to harsh the high for hemp-derived THC products just got handed a big win from The U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Cir., which ruled the 2018 Farm Bill does not preempt a Virginia law limiting the THC content in consumable products.

Deal Recap: How On The Rocks Went From Startup to Exit Deal Recap: How On The Rocks Went From Startup to Exit

Deal Recap: How On The Rocks Went From Startup to Exit

by Ferron Salniker,

Rocco Milano, co-founder of ready-to-drink (RTD) brand On The Rocks was once told that “RTD was where brands go to die.” But five years after launching, the premium bottled cocktail company sold to Suntory Spirits in 2020.

Yerbaé Acquired by Safety Shot, Inc. in Move to Build Portfolio Business Yerbaé Acquired by Safety Shot, Inc. in Move to Build Portfolio Business

Yerbaé Acquired by Safety Shot, Inc. in Move to Build Portfolio Business

by Brad Avery and Martín Caballero,

Yerbaé Brands has been acquired by Florida-based functional beverage maker Safety Shot in what could be the first of multiple beverage acquisitions by the company. The two companies will also seek to create synergies in supply chain logistics, ingredient procurement, sharing warehousing and other resources.

Taste Radio: Bo Knows… Beverages? Of Course He Does. Taste Radio: Bo Knows… Beverages? Of Course He Does.

Taste Radio: Bo Knows… Beverages? Of Course He Does.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Bo Jackson, the multi-hyphenate sports icon and one of a handful of athletes to play both professional football and baseball, is tackling perhaps his biggest challenge yet – the beverage industry.

Owen’s Enters ‘Daizy’s’ Age With THC-Infused Social Soda Owen’s Enters ‘Daizy’s’ Age With THC-Infused Social Soda

Owen’s Enters ‘Daizy’s’ Age With THC-Infused Social Soda

by Martín Caballero,

Giving an overarching term like “soda” a more unique positioning has helped create successful sub-categories like “prebiotic soda” and “energy soda” -- but what’s a “social soda”? Josh Miller, founder of Owen’s Mixers, thinks he knows.

Danone Slams Lifeway, CEO Smolyansky For “Value-Destroying” Share Move Danone Slams Lifeway, CEO Smolyansky For “Value-Destroying” Share Move

Danone Slams Lifeway, CEO Smolyansky For “Value-Destroying” Share Move

by Martín Caballero,

Danone is taking legal action against Lifeway Foods after its attempts to acquire the brand last year were rebuffed, with the French dairy giant’s North America division accusing Lifeway CEO and chairwoman Julie Smolyansky of running a “value-destroying gifting program.”