Recess’ move to the mainstream is big on Mood. On Wednesday, the relaxation platform brand announced its largest expansion into conventional retail to-date, bringing its non-CBD Mood line, new Mocktail offerings and Mood stick packs to 5,000 new doors across the country.
Beam Suntory reported a 10% rise in net sales for the first half of 2023, driven by ready-to-drink (RTD) brands and the company’s premiumization strategy, but nevertheless did face performance struggles in North America.
In a push to grow awareness for the infused beverage category, the Cannabis Beverage Association (CBA) and the Cannabis Media Council (CMC) are ringing in what they hope will become an annual THC tradition: “820”, aka National Drink Cannabis Day.
Hakki Akendiz, an immigrant who became a successful entrepreneur and lauded philanthropist, is living the American Dream. He also for years experienced the plight of living without housing. His business, Champion Pizza, gives a voice to both.
Pernod Ricard is continuing to double-down on American whiskey by partnering in a new venture with Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member and Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian.
As more drinkers trade their well shots for premium tequila, new marketing partnerships with some of the sports world’s more luxury events and surprising celebrity backers are emerging.
Despite making headway on reducing expenses, Reed’s, Inc. reported net sales fell to $10 million in Q2, compared to $13.7 million in the same period last year, during its quarterly earnings call last week.
G Fuel has long focused on selling better-for-you alternatives to mainstream energy drinks through its gamer-centric branding. Now, the company is looking to trade on its authentic reputation in the gaming community by applying that same focus to snacks with its first food product: G Fuel Protein Puffs.
In the era of peak bourbon, how does a brand standout? The racehorse on the Pinhook label may shout “Kentucky”, but its winemaker-inspired business model is one way this craft brand has crafted an unique identity in a crowded category.
What does Campbell Soup’s planned acquisition of Rao’s owner Sovos Brands suggest about the M&A environment for food and beverage CPG? The hosts discussed the deal and also chatted about several new and innovative products. We also feature an interview with Gregory Lowe and Jason Miller, the founder/CEO and president of sales, respectively, of fast-growing coconut water brand 100 Coconuts.
In this week’s new products lineup, PATH Water joins the Barbiemania craze with a new limited edition bottle, Café Grumpy expands its retail lineup with its first foray into instant coffee and nutpods gears up for fall with the return of its Pumpkin Spice Creamer.
Oobli is a line of RTD teas that are marketed as having 75% less sugar than other sweet tea beverages. The product line features three 16 oz varieties, including Lemon,…
Laird Superfood reported a net loss of $3.5 million during its second quarter as it continues its long-term turnaround effort, a process CEO Jason Vieth described to investors as “by nature an unsteady progression.”
If anyone can claim to know what Liquid I.V. is all about, it's Sean Lavin. As the company's first outside hire back in 2016, Lavin has done it all, from helping develop flavors to early marketing work as the brand went from burgeoning startup to its sale to Unilever in 2020.
