American Whiskey Faces Potential 50% Tariff Spike Amid EU Trade Dispute
American whiskey producers are swept up in a trade dispute that could result in the return of pricey Trump-era tariffs on their exports to Europe.
Vita Coco: Pricing, Volume Gains Drive +23% Net Sales Gain
We may be heading into the winter season, but it's sunny skies above Vita Coco as the coconut water maker continued to grow in Q3, fueled by a fortuitous combination of pricing and volume increases alongside reduced transportation and supply chain costs.
Taste Radio: Expand Your ‘Luck Surface Area.’ It Helped Austin Cocktails Land Big-Time Partners.
Austin Cocktails co-founders Kelly Gasink and Jill Burns explained how being okay with being uncomfortable and striving to expand their "luck surface area” helped them secure partnerships with Madison Square Garden and Constellation Brands, the latter of which led to an acquisition of their company, and how an unorthodox sampling strategy unlocked new retail and distribution opportunities.
Spirits Distribution: Costa Goes West, Brody’s Gets A Refresh
In this latest roundup of distribution news, we check in with fast-expanding Costa Tequila, plus Brody’s Craft Cocktails, limoncello brand Fabrizia and single malt specialist Brother Justus.
Ocean Spray Unveils First Zero Sugar Product, Zeroing in on Millennials
For the first time in its 93 years of existence, Ocean Spray has launched a line of Zero Sugar juice drinks as it seeks to modernize the brand’s identity and entice millennial consumers.
BevNET Best Of 2023 Awards: Nomination Deadline Extended to November 3
If you haven’t had a chance to submit your nominations for BevNET’s Best Of 2023 Awards, we have good news. We’ve extended the deadline to Friday, November 3.
Analysis: Why NACS Left Us Hyped on Energy+
As expected, this month's National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show was a major showcase for the latest and greatest in the still-evolving "energy+" category, which has seen functional ingredients and fitness trends converge with product innovation (and some familiar candy flavors) to create a dynamic new force within the beverage market. BevNET contributor Joshua Schall tracked developments within the space at this year's show.
Taste Radio: What’s Generating Deal Flow & Investment? Plus, New Collabs We Love.
Why are some investors writing checks while others are content to stay on the sidelines? The hosts discussed a new survey that examines the dynamics of contemporary deal flow. They also spoke about opportunities for entrepreneurs to spotlight their brands at BevNET’s Winter 2023 events and highlighted two food brands that developed new snacks in collaboration with beverage companies.
BevNET Live Winter 2023: Build Revenue Through Portfolio Innovation, with Harmless Harvest CEO
Harmless Harvest CEO Ben Mand will speak at BevNET Live Winter 2023 to give attendees an outline of the decision making process around portfolio expansion, as well as guidelines and tactics that can lead to successful innovation around core products.
New Products: Coffee Mate Iced Coffee, Plus GT’s, Harmless Harvest, Boxed Water
In this week’s new products gallery, Coffee Mate makes its first foray into the iced coffee space, GT’s launches a Target-exclusive new flavor and Boxed Water pays homage to the mischievous yellow Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me.
Gnubees Locks In Coremark As It Eyes U.S. C-Stores
Gnubees believes its better-for-you, juice-adjacent kids drinks have a path towards capturing a significant piece of the category, and it is eyeing the convenience channel as its route to get there.
Campari: Weaker Q3 Amidst Market Normalization
Fueled by robust pricing and strong performances from its aperitifs, tequilas and bourbon, Campari reported 10.5% organic growth in its first nine months of FY 2023, though that news was tempered by weaker results in Q3, the company reported during its earnings presentation today.
New: BevNET & NOSH Community Call Podcast for CPG Insights On-the-Go
Today we’re unveiling the Community Call Podcast – an audio-based version of our dynamic and interactive series of expert conversations designed to engage and empower food and beverage businesses.
Review: Bollygood Sparkling Lemonades
Bollygood is a line of Indian-inspired sparkling lemonade and limeade beverages that are packaged in 12 ounce sleek cans. Bollygood is Women Owned certified and Non-GMO Project verified.