As the winter months begin to set in, whiskey makers are lining up to welcome the season with the introduction of a variety of limited-edition, innovative expressions perfect for Hot Toddy’s and warm cider cocktails. Looking for something less traditional? New Hampshire-based Tamworth distillery took seasonal spirits one step further with the launch of two new expressions: a turkey flavored and a venison flavored whiskey.
Heading into the long Thanksgiving weekend, beverage brands are looking to serve up new products for consumers during the holiday season. In this roundup, we highlight recent releases from the past two weeks including gift packs, limited releases and wintery flavor launches, alongside new entrants in the RTD cocktail and CBD categories.
More than simply bringing new consumers into the brand family, the success of Propel Immune Support thus far has served to reorient the company’s growth strategy around functional beverages, both within the line and beyond.
As a kickoff to BevNET Live Winter 2021, we welcome our attendees to enjoy a free dive into many of the most important tactical considerations that face CPG entrepreneurs with the release of the BevNET Live Winter 2021 Beverage School.
The rumored interest in a deal between Constellation Brands and energy drinks maker Monster has led to Wall Street analysts hypothesizing scenarios in which the two companies could potentially come together.
Halfday Tea Tonic is a new line of low sugar, ready-to-drink teas that offer classic iced tea flavor along with added plant based fiber. The product line currently features three core flavors packaged in 12 ounce cans, including Peach Green Tea, Green Tea with Honey & Ginseng, and Lemon Black Tea.
BlueTriton Brands, Inc., the company formed to purchase the Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) portfolio of domestic brands, is growing its roster of natural spring waters with the acquisition of Saratoga Spring Water Company (SSWC). Financial terms of the deal were not released.
Boston-based Evy Tea is introducing a new identity for its ready-to-drink cold brew teas, changing the brand name to simply “Evy” and rolling out new packaging with updated label designs in 12 oz. aluminum cans.
Beverage maker Stewart’s Enterprise Inc. (SEI) announced late last week that it has named industry veteran Tony Gaines as the company’s new CEO. In his new role, Gaines will help the craft soda maker increase momentum behind its alcoholic beverage brands, including its recently launched Stewart's Spiked Seltzers and the upcoming launch of a RTD Hard Rock-branded hard seltzer line.
Minnesota-based craft distillery Tattersall is preparing to open the doors at its new, solar energy-powered 75,000 square foot facility and event space in River Falls, Wisconsin next month, the company announced today.
J.R. Simich, co-founder of leading wellness shot brand Vive Organic, spoke about why the company’s consistent focus has been critical to its development, how staying on message helped land a long-term partnership with Whole Foods, the impact of its creative and efficient trade show strategy and why aligning with founders of like-minded brands has benefited Vive’s ability to land new distribution and retail placement.
From evolving beverage giants to developing niche audiences, as well as the keys to winning customers online and in stores, the second day of BevNET Live Winter 2021, held Dec. 6 and 7 at the Loews Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. will explore the changing ways entrepreneurial beverage brands can grow and thrive.
Canadian investment issuer Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc. announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase Florida-based plant-milk brand Banana Wave, marking its first acquisition. According to the terms of the deal, Eat Beyond will acquire all outstanding share capital of Mylk Brands Inc., a British Columbia-based corporation which owns Banana Wave producer Fresh Start Beverage Company.
Collaborative community organization Naturally Los Angeles formally launched last week with the goal of increasing access to education, resources and capital for natural product companies based in Los Angeles in order to promote sustainable business practices and conscious growth.
