Review: Bayjoo Tree Bark Brew

Bayjoo is a tree bark brew that is made with mauby bark and was inspired by the traditional Caribbean fermented beverage known as mabí (or mauby). The line includes three 12 oz. offerings, including Citrus-Y, Herbal Trip, and Childhood Bliss. 

Beam Suntory Names New CEO

Beam Suntory CEO Albert Baladi will be stepping down and passing the baton to Greg Hughes, who serves as the company's senior vice president chief growth and brands officer, the company announced yesterday.

Review: BLK & Bold Cold Brew

Founded in 2018, BLK & Bold got its start selling coffee beans. The company, which is black-owned and a certified B Corporation, expanded their offerings over the past year to include several 7.5 oz. RTD offerings.

Review: Beachball Cold Brewed Tea

From the makers of SailAway Coffee, Beachball is a new line of premium organic cold brewed tea beverages that are packaged in 12 ounce slim cans. The product line features three flavors that have only 15 calories and 4 grams of sugar.

Taste Radio: ‘Top Chef”s Tom Colicchio Has A Few Thoughts About ‘Good Food’

Renowned chef, restaurateur and “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio spoke about the development of his namesake food brand Colicchio Kitchen, his definition of “good food” and why he’s less intimidating than you might think. This episode also highlights a remarkable partnership between an upstart beverage company and an iconic spirit brand in a conversation with Social Hour co-founder Tom Macy and Nicole Austin, the general manager and distiller of George Dickel whiskey.

AAPI Founders Energize, Innovate in RTDs

A new generation of hard seltzers and canned cocktails are positioning in the RTD alcohol category offering Asian flavors and twists on traditional beverages that connect with the Asian-American community and capitalize on a cultural zeitgeist among mainstream American consumers.

IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo is Underway in Chicago

Thousands of food and beverage professionals are gathered this week at McCormick Place in Chicago from July 16-19 for IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo. Organized by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), IFT FIRST is the largest annual nexus between the academic and business sides of the food science world.

G.O.A.T. Fuel Embraces Athletic Focus with ‘Sports Energy’ Trademark

Since its founding in 2020, better-for-you energy drink startup G.O.A.T. Fuel has known it wanted to establish a base in the pro sports world. Now, as its footprint has surpassed 10,000 retail accounts nationwide, the brand is ready to go all in by trademarking the phrase “Sports Energy.”