Cometeer’s Flash-Frozen Coffees Make Retail Debut in Erewhon

Flash-frozen coffee producer Cometeer is making its brick-and-mortar retail debut this month in all seven Erewhon locations in Southern California. As part of the rollout, the company is also debuting three new 4-pack varieties, available exclusively in Erewhon stores, which will retail for $9.99 each.

With Diageo Onboard, RTD Coconut Water Cocktails On the Rise

The founders of Sunboy, a spiked sparkling coconut water, initially got together slanging fresh coconuts at events and parties in New York. The two hosted parties on the Brooklyn Bridge selling coconuts from a bicycle, eventually growing the enterprise to offer the experience at food and corporate events.

Taste Radio: Gen Z Holds All The Cards, But Do They Have A Winning Hand?

In this episode of Taste Radio, the hosts discussed YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain’s foray into the coffee business as the founder of Chamberlain Coffee, the surprising news that Haus, a promising brand of low-ABV aperitifs, is shutting down and the launch of Coca-Cola Dreamworld. This episode also features the latest installment of The Maxi Minutes, in which LDR Ventures co-founder Maxine Kozler Koven offered tips on how to get current investors to join subsequent funding rounds.

Cannabis Beverage Leaders Feel New York Times Feature Paints Narrow Picture

Last week, many THC-infused cannabis beverage brand leaders received long awaited recognition in the mainstream press when the New York Times ran a feature covering the surging popularity of the emerging category in legal markets. But the piece, titled “Weed Drinks Are a Buzzy Alcohol Substitute. But Are They Safe?” didn’t sit right with many in the industry.

Equitea Aims To Open Wellness Space To Communities Of Color

What started as a way to treat mental health for a father and son has evolved into a wellness-focused tea brand with the support of Gwyneth Paltrow that offers both RTD cans and loose leaf blends targeting marginalized communities.

Watch: Chef Finn Walter On How He Developed Zero-Proof Cocktails Beverage Program

In this interview, James Beard Award semifinalist Finn Walter, the head chef and owner of The Nicolett in Lubbock, Texas, discusses how zero-proof cocktails fit into West Texas drinking culture, shares his thoughts on some of the brands making an impact on the nascent space, and looks ahead to the future of the non-alcoholic cocktails.

Review: Sarilla Sparkling Tea

Sarilla is a line of RTD sparkling teas that are made with tea grown in Rwanda. The product line, which is packaged in 12 ounce slim cans, features four flavors including Lemon Black Tea, Apple Black Tea, Hibiscus Green Tea and Ginger White Tea. 

Taste Radio: When Faced With Failure, XCJ Froze… And Built A Multi-Million Dollar Brand

Jen Liao, the co-founder of XCJ, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer frozen food brand inspired by Chinese street cuisine, spoke about how rapid planning and thoughtful execution have paid massive dividends in the company’s development, why self-manufacturing was the only path forward and how XCJ is managing multiple business divisions while continuing to grow and maintain quality standards.