The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears to be cracking down on CBD food and beverage brands as the federal agency sent warning letters last week to five companies selling infused products.
Justin Gill, the founder and CEO of Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s, spoke about how the brand’s rapid start was fueled by six years of preparation and planning prior to its debut, the intentionality of Bachan’s label and package design, why he considers high quality ingredients as key to creating consumer loyalty and his thoughtful approach to demand planning.
Next month, 650+ beverage industry leaders will be in Santa Monica to attend BevNET Live Winter 2022. At the end of Day 1, we invite you to attend the BevNET Live Happy Hour followed by the Official Party.
In this roundup of new tequila and mezcal releases, Maestro Dobel teams up with California-based winery Silver Oak, Nosotros unveils the first tequila to be aged in wet cider barrels and Casa Del Sol rolls out nationwide.
In this interview, Bodkins breaks down how Boisson is building both with individual shoppers and foodservice partners and addresses a range of topics, including why some high-profile brands may struggle over the next year and why Red Bull is a case model for Boisson’s own evolution.
The Florida-based operator of the Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s supermarkets, is reportedly exploring a sale and is in talks with prospective buyers, furthering concerns of more consolidation in the grocery channel.
In this week’s roundup of new products, Ablis increases the potency of its CBD beverages, MTN DEW announces the return of its Pitch Black flavor and Health-Ade literally brings the Holiday Cheer.
Sap’s is a new line of non-carbonated hydration beverages that are positioned as “a drink for sports & everything else.” A modern and approachable riff on a sports drink, Sap’s is enhanced with electrolytes and adaptogens and features branding that stays away from the technical styling that’s synonymous with the category.
What are the new signs that there’s a brand worth betting on? During BevNET Live, investors from ACG, Amberstone Ventures, and ONCE Ventures will discuss their current views on the viability of financing for emerging beverage brands, as well as their long term goals and strategies.
While it may once have been the domain of country clubs and retirement homes, the sport of pickleball is making a play for the mainstream. As professional pickleball leagues earn serious attention from the sports world, food and beverage brands see it as an emerging cultural trend, and they’re looking to get in on the ground floor.
The Oxford Artisan Distillery, an ultra-premium English rye whisky producer, announced today it has joined drinks accelerator Distill Ventures via a minority investment from Diageo. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Molson Coors announced today that it is phasing out its interests in both ready-to-drink coffee and CBD beverages, with emerging growth leader Pete Marino acknowledging that “not every project or innovation will meet our ambitions.”
In this roundup of new whiskey releases, Bulleit brings back its Frontier Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon in time for the holiday season, Skrewball introduces its limited-edition Egg Nog and Puncher’s Chance unveils its oldest whiskey to date.
Pronghorn, an initiative focused on boosting Black spirits entrepreneurship, announced yesterday new investments in three companies: Tequila with Friends, Den of Thieves and Ego Tequila. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
