Taste Radio: To Unlock Their Brand’s Full Potential, They Had To Get Uncomfortable Taste Radio: To Unlock Their Brand’s Full Potential, They Had To Get Uncomfortable

Taste Radio: To Unlock Their Brand’s Full Potential, They Had To Get Uncomfortable

by BevNET.com Staff,

Wholly Veggie co-founders John Bonnell and David Gaucher spoke about how a comprehensive brand brief enabled them to better understand their products’ value to retailers and consumers and the impact of a striking design revamp. They also discussed their adherence to business fundamentals, a challenging environment for private capital and how the most commonly consumed ingredients factor into their innovation strategy.

Guayaki Raises $75M, SEC Filing Shows Guayaki Raises $75M, SEC Filing Shows

Guayaki Raises $75M, SEC Filing Shows

by Brad Avery,

Yerba mate company Guayaki has raised $75 million in a funding round, according to a January 13 SEC filing by the company. The filing reflects over half of the company’s $142.8 million offering amount in the equity fundraise, with $67.8 million remaining to be sold.

People Moves: De La Calle President Departs, MāKā Adds Sales Executive People Moves: De La Calle President Departs, MāKā Adds Sales Executive

People Moves: De La Calle President Departs, MāKā Adds Sales Executive

by Lukas Southard,

De La Calle president Danielle Calabrese has left Here Studio's tepache beverage brand. Wheatgrass RTD company MāKā brought on Jeff Maher to lead a national distribution push in natural and industry veteran Dave Peacock has been appointed the new CEO of Advantage Solutions.

8 New Whiskeys Debuting This Dry January 8 New Whiskeys Debuting This Dry January

8 New Whiskeys Debuting This Dry January

by BevNET.com Staff,

Dry January may be in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped spirits brands from rolling out new offerings. In this roundup of new whiskey releases, Fercullen Irish Whiskey makes its U.S. debut and Woodford Reserve unveiled this year’s edition of Double Double Oaked Bourbon.

Taste Radio: More Than A Few Highlights From A ‘Fancy’ Feast Taste Radio: More Than A Few Highlights From A ‘Fancy’ Feast

Taste Radio: More Than A Few Highlights From A ‘Fancy’ Feast

by BevNET.com Staff,

Fresh off the conclusion of the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show, Taste Radio editor Ray Latif highlighted new, innovative and better-for-you products from over a dozen exhibitors at the annual event, including a plant-centric soup brand, spicy and chewy candy, sunflower seed-based milk, non-alcoholic wine alternatives and gourmet marshmallows.

People Moves: PATH Names Nick Giannuzzi, Scott Miller to Board People Moves: PATH Names Nick Giannuzzi, Scott Miller to Board

People Moves: PATH Names Nick Giannuzzi, Scott Miller to Board

by Brad Avery,

Reusable bottled water brand PATH is charting its course for 2023 with several new executive hires; New York-based branding company has named Chris Cuvelier as its new Chief Growth Officer; Nirvana Water Sciences has filled two key sales roles; 100 Coconuts has appointed two key executives.

9 New Beverages Spotted at Winter Fancy Food Show 2023 9 New Beverages Spotted at Winter Fancy Food Show 2023

9 New Beverages Spotted at Winter Fancy Food Show 2023

by BevNET.com Staff,

As the name suggests, its focus may be on food, but this year’s annual Winter Fancy Food Show saw its share of beverage innovation, from ALO debuting its new sparkling juice line, DaoHer adding a new Crème Brûlée flavor to its dessert-inspired boba line and Gutsy branching out from the kombucha set. Scroll down for the full gallery.

Profile: Sia Whiskey’s Carin Luna-Ostaseski On Capital, Community & the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund Profile: Sia Whiskey’s Carin Luna-Ostaseski On Capital, Community & the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund

Profile: Sia Whiskey’s Carin Luna-Ostaseski On Capital, Community & the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund

by Ferron Salniker,

Over the last decade, businesses owned by either people of color, LGBTQ people, women or the disabled have received only a 2% share of venture capital even though they represent over 50% of new business started, according to Hello Alice. Within spirits and alcohol overall, several industry groups and leaders have recently called attention to similar disparities.

U.S. Recognizes Bolivian Singani as Unique Category of Brandy U.S. Recognizes Bolivian Singani as Unique Category of Brandy

U.S. Recognizes Bolivian Singani as Unique Category of Brandy

by Brad Avery,

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (TTB) has recognized singani as a unique type of brandy and a distinctive product of Bolivia, designating the grape distillate as its own subcategory. The new rule will go into effect on February 13.