Michelle Obama Joins PLEZi as Co-Founder, Strategic Advisor
Announces healthy kids brand is moving into Walmart after Sprouts and Walmart; developed by L.A. Libations, backed by Juggernaut.
Aperitifs and Tequila Boosts Q1 Earnings for Campari Group
Italian spirits group Campari reported 19.6% organic growth in its first quarter, and expects growth — fueled by aperitifs and tequilas— to hold up in the U.S., the company reported during its Q1 earnings presentation yesterday.
NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate Despite Robust Performance
Although dollar sales remain “robust,” weaker volumes led non-alcoholic beverage sales growth to decelerate in the two-week period ending April 22, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Del Maguey Mezcal Recalls Its Signature Swag
Leading mezcal brand, Del Maguey, has issued a recall for its promotional ceramicware cups called 'copitas' because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead, the company announced Monday.
BevNET Live Summer 2023: Fix Margins, Profitability, and What You Stink At, with Yesly CEO Scott Miller
Yesly CEO and Co-Founder Scott Miller believes one of the ways to succeed, however, is to look inward, to figure out what you and your company really stink at. Miller will speak at BevNET Live Summer 2023 in New York, offering strategies and habits that help founders focus on culture to build enduring companies.
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Shot Down: Feds Seize $3M Worth of Kratom Products from Botanic Tonics [Updated]
U.S. Marshals have seized around $3 million worth of kratom-containing functional shots and bulk kratom powder from the Oklahoma offices of Botanic Tonics, LLC, the maker of Feel Free Plant Based Herbal Supplement, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ocean Spray and Absolut to Launch Vodka-Cranberry RTD
From the land of Cran-Grape comes… Cran-Vodka? Absolut and Ocean Spray are teaming up to launch Vodka-Cranberry Range, a ready-to-drink (RTD) line coming early 2024, a press release announced today.
Taste Radio: Be More Patient To Be Less Wrong. It’s A Hella Good Strategy.
Eddie Simeon, the co-founder of fast-growing mixer, bitters and soda brand Hella Cocktail Co., spoke about how the company has consistently pursued a thoughtful, and occasionally unorthodox, growth strategy that prioritizes strong unit economics and profitability, the synergistic relationship with its primary investor and how Hella’s three-founder team has been the backbone of its success.
Marketing: OLIPOP Partners with Camila Cabello for First Ad Campaign; PureLeaf Unveils “In-Faux-Mercial” Starring Coco Jones
Functional soda maker OLIPOP has announced the launch of its first ad campaign, “Real Love Makes Us,” starring Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Camila Cabello.
We’re in the Celebrity Spirit Golden Age, Who’s Behind It?
The list of celebrity-backed spirits is getting longer. Often behind the big names are a suite of new innovation houses that are quietly fueling the recent rush of celebrity spirits.
Fishers Island Lemonade Acquired by E. & J. Gallo’s Spirit of Gallo
Spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail brand Fishers Island Lemonade has agreed to be acquired by Spirit of Gallo, the spirits division of E. & J. Gallo, the companies announced today in a press release.
Early Registration Ends This Friday 5/5 for BevNET Live Summer 2023
This Friday, early registration pricing expires for BevNET Live Summer 2023, taking place on June 14 + 15 in New York City. Register before the weekend and save $100 per registration (Insiders save $200!).
May 2023: Sign Up For This Month’s Community Calls
Community Call is a recurring series of open meetings dedicated to pressing topics impacting food and beverage businesses. This month, we welcome a range of guests covering topics such as current hiring trends, using social media to drive sales, how to scale your sales team, and avoiding deduction surprises.
Brew Battles: A Guide to Black Rifle Coffee’s Active Lawsuits
Known for its unapologetically pro-military branding and rapidly expanding RTD business, it has also been racking up multiple lawsuits from investors, business partners and former employees on its way to over $300 million in sales.