Genius Juice Shifts Focus, Parts With KeHE
Genius Juice is taking a strategic shift away from growth at all costs seeing innovation as a way towards profitability after a tumultuous end to its distribution partnership with KeHE.
Middle West Spirits Expands Production Campus to Become Largest Ohio Distillery
Columbus-based Middle West Spirits is expanding with a new distillery and operational facilities on a 14-acre campus, a move set to make the company a top 10 grain-to-glass whiskey and spirits producer in the U.S. and the largest distillery in Ohio.
Kitu Life Calls Out Monster Over “Super Coffee” Name
Already one of the top selling RTD coffee brands in the U.S., Monster Energy’s Java Monster is set to enter the Australian market with a lower sugar formulation and a new name: “Java Monster Super Coffee.” But if that name rings a bell, you’re not the only one to notice.
NuRange Revamps Cold Brews, Turns Focus to Espresso Martinis
On their way to making the perfect ready-to-drink espresso martini, NuRange Coffee co-founders Collin Ricker and Zach Macaffer got a little sidetracked. That’s not to say they haven’t been busy, though.
Drizly Employees Affected by ‘Layoff Tidal Wave’
Drizly, an Uber-owned alcohol e-commerce delivery platform, began “company wide” layoffs this week, according to several social media posts by former employees.
Coffee: Study Details Links To More Steps, Less Sleep, Heart Health
A recent study of 100 individuals published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that coffee consumption throughout the day increases physical activity while also negatively impacting a person’s sleep at night; yet, the impact of coffee on the heart are mixed.
Marketing: Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney Partners with Bai; Liquid Death Teams Up With Jalen Green
Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney is continuing the pledge she made to herself to only drink water through a new partnership with antioxidant-infused beverage maker Bai.
Taste Radio: Padma Lakshmi Dishes On ‘The Most Exciting Aspect Of The Food Business’
Culinary icon Padma Lakshmi spoke about how her investment in Dah! aligns with her advocacy for ethnic cuisine and her criteria for working with consumer brands. Also, Sanzo founder Sandro Roco shared what he’s learned about leadership, raising growth capital and working with Target.
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes to Retire; Debra Crew Named Successor
After a decade of leading Diageo, CEO Sir Ivan Menezes will retire as CEO and exit the company’s board of directors, effective June 30, the beer and spirits giant behind Guinness and Johnnie Walker announced today.
Six Questions with Katharine Jerkens, CBO of Uncle Nearest
Last December, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey announced that its sales exceeded $100 million through October 2022, with an on-track forecast to more than double that total by the end of 2023.
New RTD Spirits Gallery: The Latest from Crafthouse, Altos Tequila, Cutwater, Batch & Bottle & More
With spring on the horizon and warmer weather on its way, many beverage brands are rolling out tropical-inspired RTD cocktails. In this roundup of new releases, Crafthouse Cocktails unveils two limited-edition highballs, Lone River Beverage Company rolls out a variety pack and De La Calle brings its flagship tepaches into the alcoholic beverage category.
Margaritas Are America’s #1 Cocktail – So What’s Next?
Not everyone agrees on how to make a margarita, but one thing most cocktail enthusiasts do align on is that the cocktail has mass appeal.
BevNET Live Summer 2023: Milo’s Tea CEO, C4’s CRO Talk Growth and Leadership
Milo’s CEO Tricia Wallwork and Nutrabolt's Chief Revenue Officer Kyle Thomas will share their stories and strategies at the upcoming BevNET Live Summer event in New York, NY this June 14 and 15.
Tony Haralambos On ‘Loving Life’ Since Pivoting From Distribution To Warehousing
In 2019, independent, distribution company Haralambos Beverage Company sold its portfolio to fellow SoCal distributor Classic Beverage seeing opportunity in warehousing and logistics.