Watch: Category Close-up Dives into RTD Cocktails
In this episode of Category Close-up, we explore the trends and business dynamics impacting the spirit-based RTD cocktail segment.
Star Search: How Celebrity RTDs Are Competing for the Coldbox
Cut to commercial: In the Finland wilderness, actor Miles Teller makes friends with a bear, bonding over their shared love of The Finnish Long Drink, a ready-to-drink version of Finland’s signature gin cocktail. Many Americans may have never heard of a long drink, but they may recognize the “Top Gun: Maverick” actor.
Happy Viking Lands Athletes Serena Williams, Kevin Durant in Latest Investment Round
Happy Viking announced today it has welcomed 10 new members to its cap table, adding a slate of female sports stars including Venus Williams’ sister Serena, pro golfer Michelle Wie, Peloton VP of programming Robin Arzon, and World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe.
Bossa Nova Recruits Neil Kimberley to Steer Relaunch as Functional Sparkling Brand
Seventeen years ago, Bossa Nova helped create the market for acai juices in the U.S. Now, its founder Alton Johnson – working alongside beverage industry veteran Neil Kimberely, himself fresh off a nine-year stint as Chief Strategy Officer at premium water brand Essentia – is bringing the defunct brand back, although this time it will be dancing to a different beat.
Chamberlain Coffee Raises $7M to Support Omnichannel Growth
Chamberlain Coffee, the Los Angeles-based specialty coffee brand founded by YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain, announced it has closed a $7 million funding round to fuel omnichannel business growth.
Taste Radio: The Giants Have More Of Everything. But Charles Joly Is Winning Because He Has This.
Charles Joly, an acclaimed mixologist and co-founder of pioneering RTD cocktail maker Crafthouse Cocktails, discussed how the brand has distinguished itself via quality, consistency and variety, the impact of his experience and reputation in its development and how focusing on taste helped establish and cement the company’s relationships with retail buyers.
Butterfly Locks In $1 Billion For Food-focused Investments
Private equity firm Butterfly announced today it has closed its sophomore fund, securing commitments from an undisclosed number of institutional investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and food investors to invest a total of $1 billion in “seed to fork” food-focused entities.
SunOpta CEO: Balancing Sustainability With Growth Is Key To Future Success
Global ingredient supplier SunOpta is banking on its new production facility, sustainability measures and culture of innovation to bring new levels of success as consumers demand more plant-based beverages and food choices.
Monster: Bang IP Case ‘Not Frivolous,’ Claim for Attorney Fees Denied
A federal judge has rejected Monster’s motion to be awarded $6 million in attorney’s fees over its “intensely litigated” dispute with Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), parent company to Bang Energy, on grounds that the case was not considered frivolous or unreasonable in accordance with the Lanham Act.
Join BevNET & Super Coffee For An Industry Meetup in Austin, TX
The teams at BevNET and SuperCoffee are hosting a food and beverage industry meetup on Thursday, September 15th from 4:30 PM to 7 PM CT. The meetup will feature live interviews with the editor and producer of Taste RadioRay Latif. Join us to network and meet members of the Super Coffee, BevNET, NOSH, and Taste Radio teams including John Craven, Carol Ortenberg, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider.
Matcha Soda Motto Makes Comeback In Cans
Sporting a new 12 oz. aluminum can package, Motto is returning to store shelves this month after a roughly two-year hiatus, and making its ecommerce debut, as it seeks to rediscover its interrupted momentum within the better-for-you beverage marketplace.
This Week’s New Products: Imagination-flavored Cola, Fall Seasonal Offerings and Angry Angels
In this week’s roundup of new product launches, Coca-Cola rolls out a limited-edition “imagination-flavored” soda, Chamberlain Coffee adds two new flavored matcha powders to its portfolio and several brands kick off the fall season early with pumpkin-flavored creamers.
Craft Standard Cocktail Mix Kegs Attempt to Take Draft Cocktails to the Next Level
Keeping up with consumer trends, twin brothers and business partners Don and William Ray shifted service at the nightclub and bars they owned in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to focus on craft cocktails made by hand. However, the cavernous rooms and massive bars were built to accommodate far more people than a typical intimate cocktail lounge, overwhelming bartenders and slowing down service time.
Taste Radio: Maybe Shock Value Does Work? Plus, We Meet A Trailblazing ‘Walker.’
Mustard-based donuts, beer-infused sneakers, cheese cocktails… No, this episode isn’t about trying to gross you out. Rather, the hosts discuss recent marketing campaigns, collaborations and limited-edition merchandise involving legacy and small brands. This episode also features Dr. Emma Walker, the master blender for Johnnie Walker, answering a ten-pack of questions about her trailblazing role and the future of the iconic Scotch whisky brand.