Starco Brands Future In ‘Substantial Doubt’ As Soylent Stalls
The meal replacement shake tumbled at retail in Q2, generating just $6.8 million in gross revenue Q2 compared to $11 million the same period last year, an approximately 33.6% drop.
Melting Forest’s Mushroom Bevs Ready for Growth with Channel Expansion, Innovation
With a consistent network of grocery and natural channel accounts under its belt, functional beverage brand Melting Forest is hoping to begin growing like mushrooms after the addition of new VP of growth and strategy Micah Urbach.
Dirty Business: Why Soda Trends Are Shaping Strategy From Pepsi to Taco Bell
Emerging from the soda shop channel frequented by Utah’s Mormon plurality, the dirty soda trend became a social media sensation thanks in no small part to the vibrant colors of the drinks and Gen Z’s thirst for customizable beverage options.
Taste Radio: Billions In The Can, Tallow In The Fryer. But Who’s Buying?
Monster just posted its first-ever $2B quarter, Celsius saw revenue jump 84% year-over-year and energy drink sales in C-stores are booming. What’s fueling this explosive growth, and where’s the white space for emerging brands? The hosts break it down. They also ponder beef tallow’s potential to power a fried food revival and highlight new mushroom lattes, clean-label cookies and sparkling teas.
New Products: Huel Goes Green, Trolli Does the Dew, Hoplark Serves Soda
This week's new product gallery features a first look at new RTDs from supplement makers Huel and RAW Nutrition, hop beverage maker Hoplark's take on soda, and a sweet & sour collab from Trolli and Mountain Dew.
Receiver To Take Over Uncle Nearest Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey will go under the control of a receiver following a lender’s claims that the company was in financial distress, according to a federal judge’s order issued Thursday.
Amazon Capitalizes On Delivery Surge With Same-Day F&B Expansion
Amazon is now offering Same-Day Delivery for perishable groceries in over 1,000 cities, with plans to expand to 2,300 by the end of the year.
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Courts Clear Path for New York City’s Kava Crackdown [Updated]
New York City has received a legal green light to continue cracking down on on-premise kava bars and restaurants, after a Manhattan federal judge ruled this week that city public health and safety officials have the authority to close those businesses.
Yerba Madre Launches Summer Seasonal Flavor, Teasing New LTO Strategy
For its first release since changing its name from Guayaki in May, yerba mate specialist Yerba Madre is embracing fresh, fruit-forward summer vibes – while teasing a new seasonal flavor strategy.
Good Boy Vodka Moves Distribution to California Beverage Solution
Breakout ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Good Boy Vodka will move its California distribution to California Beverage Solution (CBS) this month, the companies announced today.
Reed’s Trying To ‘Earn Back’ Retailers After ‘Challenging’ Q2
Craft soda maker Reed’s reported another down quarterly earnings report as sales, margin and profit fell sharply amid lower inventory write-offs and volume declines.
Hayden Beverage to Acquire Scout Distribution Idaho JV
The Idaho joint venture between Scout Distribution and Columbia Distributing is being sold to Hayden Beverage Company, the companies shared today.
Uncle Arnie’s Raises $7.5M, Targets ‘Category Leadership’ in THC Drinks
Cannabis beverage brand Uncle Arnie’s is planning to nearly double its team from 40 to 75 employees after closing a $7.5 million investment round co-led by Mindset Capital and Delta Emerald Ventures.
Distribution: Walmart Welcomes De La Calle, Phorm Energy Heads to 7-Eleven
We recap notable distribution moves from the month so far, including the entrance of "modern Mexican soda" to Walmart's CSD set, the arrival of another D2C supplement brand into brick-and-mortar retail, and several moves by Sprouts.