People Moves: SOUND Names New Sales Team Hires
SOUND Names New Sales Team Hires; SodaStream CEO Resigns; Rise Brewing Co. Announces New Director of Sales; Caliva Plots New Cannabis Growth Blueprint with Jay-Z
When The Bubble’s Bursting: Inside LaCroix’s Decline
As the sparkling water category experiences all time highs, LaCroix -- the brand that helped ignite the trend -- should have a lot to celebrate right now. Instead, the 38 year-old brand is struggling to maintain dominance in a marketplace that is rapidly moving past it.
CBD Portfolio Co. Takes 25% Stake in Jones Soda
Jones Soda came closer to producing a line of CBD-infused drinks yesterday as Hemp and CBD portfolio company HeavenlyRx Ltd., a subsidiary of SOL Global Investments, announced yesterday it has acquired a 25% stake in the Seattle-based beverage maker.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 42: The One Surprising Question Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Ask Themselves
Rick’s Picks founder/CEO Rick Field discussed the origins of his premium pickle brand and how he identified white space in a legacy category. He also explained why he describes his company’s journey as “champagne on a beer budget,” the dangers of hitting an entrepreneurial plateau and how innovation has spurred a renewed interest in his brand.
Oatly GM: ‘We Don’t Want to Wait Too Long to Start Expanding’
Oatly is ready to offer shoppers more than just milk, general manager Mike Messersmith told NOSH. Over the next two months the oat milk company will launch a line of ice cream into several national retailers. In 2020 the company will also bring online its largest facility to-date and double its current manufacturing capacity.
General Mills & GoodBelly Partner to Launch Cereal and Yogurt
While Activia may not be a brand that resonates with younger shoppers, General Mills believes its message of digestive health does. That’s why the corporation is deepening its strategic partnership with natural brand GoodBelly Probiotics by launching a line of lactose-free yogurts and cereal this week.
Wells Fargo: Monster Makes It Reign, But Bang Keeps Pressure
Despite a strong start by its fitness energy sub-brand Reign, Monster Energy Corp. is still feeling the pressure from insurgent competitor Bang, according to a Wells Fargo Securities analysis of Nielsen data released this week.
Review: Weller CBD Sparkling Water
Announced this Spring, Weller CBD Sparkling Water is the first beverage product from Weller, a company that produces CBD snacks and powdered products.
King’s Brew Revamps, Extends Cold Brew Line
After launching with a single cold brew product last year, New Hampshire-based coffee roaster King’s Brew is eager to build out the line this summer by rolling out new flavors, a new pack size and a new design aimed at expanding both its customer audience and retail footprint.
Elevator Talk: Gifted’s Botanical Elixirs Highlight the Functional Benefits of Mastic
Lefteris Giaprakis is the founder and CEO of Drink Gifted Corp., the creators of mastic elixirs. The company aims to provide healthy and functional botanical beverages utilizing mastic, a fragrant sap from Greece known for its medicinal properties.
Review: Pep Talk Caffeinated Sparkling Water
Pep Talk is a line of unsweetened flavored sparkling waters that features 55 mg of caffeine per 12 oz. can. The product is presently available in four flavors, including Pink Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, Pineapple Coconut, and Tangerine Blackberry.
PepsiCo: Focus on Innovation Continues Amid ‘Solid’ Q2 Report
PepsiCo exceeded analysts’ expectations in its second quarter earnings report, released today, delivering solid topline growth amid a product innovation wave. Organic revenue for the entire company grew 4.5% during the quarter for a total net revenue of $16.4 billion.
Press Clips: ‘Big Soda’ On Winning Streak in California Regulatory Battle
'Big Soda' 5 for 5 In California Regulatory Battle; Big Soda Also Winning The War Against Bottle Bills; Dairy Groups Offer High Schoolers Lattes To Boost Milk Sales; LaCroix Now Legal in Massachusetts; PBR Releases Hard Coffee
Farmhouse Culture Refocuses, Rebrands and Restructures
Farmhouse Culture has gone back to basics in order to grow. Over the past eight months new CEO Scott Lerner has revamped the fermented food business — including a new look, new headquarters, and a shift away from in-house production — in an attempt to move beyond its natural channel roots.