Citing Inflationary Pressures, Chobani Retreats From Dairy Milk

The Greek yogurt maker has abruptly exited the dairy milk business, announcing on Tuesday that it will cease production on its refrigerated Ultra-Filtered Milk, which debuted nationally in February in Whole, Reduced Fat (2%), Skim and Chocolate varieties.

Taste Radio: From ‘Top Chef’ To PLNTs To NFTs, Spike Mendelsohn Is Constantly Cooking

In this episode, we’re joined by Spike Mendelsohn, the acclaimed chef, restaurateur and co-founder of better-for-you fast food chain PLNT Burger and sustainable snack brand Eat The Change. Mendelsohn is also immersed in the nascent world of NFTs as the co-creator of CHFTY Pizza, a Web3 community that connects chefs with foodies and fans.

Marketing: MTN DEW Flamin’ Hot Goes to ‘Hell’; Ripple Encourages Consumers to “Moove Over,”; C4 Energy Partners with Comedian Kevin Hart

In this marketing roundup, MTN DEW Flamin’ Hot makes a fiery return and is named the official drink of Hell (Michigan), C4 Energy teams up with Kevin Hart, Gatorade scores with top athletes Damian Lillard and Ryan Garcia and Ripple encourages consumers to “Moove Over” to its plant-based milk. Plus, GNGR Labs debuts its first TV commercial and Pure Leaf launches its lower-sugar teas with a reimagined tune.

Early Registration Ends this Friday 4/29 for BevNET Live Summer 2022 this June in NYC

Only four days remain to take advantage of early registration pricing for BevNET Live Summer 2022 in New York City this June. BevNET Live, the leading event for the beverage industry, takes place on June 15th and 16th. Attend BevNET Live to tap into an instant network of beverage entrepreneurs, investors, retailers, suppliers, service providers and industry experts.

Cristalino Clear: New Tequila Type Keeps Growing

You’ve heard of tequila blanco, reposado, and añejo, but what about cristalino? Last week Jose Cuervo announced the U.S. launch of the tequila giant’s first cristalino tequila, begging the question, what exactly is a cristalino and why is this subcategory an emerging buzzword?

Taste Radio: Get A Leg ‘Up’ (And High) On The Competition

In this episode, Taste Radio’s hosts discussed notable brands and products exhibited at the 2022 Specialty Coffee Association Expo, reflecting on how some cannabis-based drinks are finding favor as evening libations and riffed upon several striking snacks and beverages. The show also continues our spotlight on health-centric private equity firm Manna Tree Partners in an interview with managing director Pam Shepherd.

Jones Soda Sells to Canadian Portfolio Co. for $99M

Canadian wellness products portfolio company Simply Better Brands Corp. (SBBC) has reached an agreement to acquire Seattle-based craft beverage brand Jones Soda for nearly $99 million.

Category Closeup – Allergen-Friendly Food and Beverages

In this episode of Category Closeup, NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg sits down with a panel of CPG founders, executives and experts to take a look at food and beverage trends in the allergen-friendly (or free-from) category.

Poppi Names Chris Hall as CEO

Prebiotic soda brand Poppi announced today it has named former Talking Rain chief executive Chris Hall as CEO, effective the first week of May. Hall comes to the Texas-based startup brand just weeks after concluding a 15-year run across various roles at Talking Rain.

Goldman Sachs: Inflation Strains Show in Q1 Convenience Channel Survey

The convenience channel began to see early signs of inflationary strain on consumer spending during Q1, according to the latest Beverage Bytes survey from Goldman Sachs Equity Research. According to the report, based on feedback from retailers representing nearly 42,000 c-stores around the country, beverage sales rose sequentially during the first quarter of the year.