Review: Liquid Death
With a tagline of “Murder Your Thirst,” Liquid Death is a brand that is trying to cut through the noise of the crowded bottled water category with a unique and subversive approach.
Sonoma Brands Sees Management Additions
Over the past two months, investment group and incubator Sonoma Brands has seen changes to its operating team including the addition of two managing directors. Founder Jon Sebastiani told NOSH the additions are reflective of how the firm has evolved since its inception.
Press Clips: Emails Show Coke Courting Favor with CDC
Report finds emails between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Coca-Cola Company; Coke apologizes for Delta Airlines napkin ads; Maine coffee shop claims trademark infringement on "CBD Coffee"; Forbes profiles Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company
Taste Radio Ep. 149: Food Should Taste Good Founder Pete Lescoe On The Three Words That Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Pete Lescoe chronicled his journey as an entrepreneur, including how he created a foundation for success as the founder of Food Should Taste Good, discussed his perspective on risk and explained why cash will always be king. He also spoke about the eventual sale of the company, why he got back in the food business and why he doesn’t think about happiness as a goal.
Coke Continues Innovation Streak with Orange Vanilla Launch
The Coca-Cola Company announced last week its first flavor extension for the flagship line in 12 years: Orange Vanilla, available in original Coke and Coke Zero Sugar varieties, launching nationwide this month. The flavor extension is one of several recent innovations for Coke’s core CSD products over the past two years.
Review: Sparkling CBD Beverages
Sparkling CBD Beverages, which are produced by Colorado’s Best Drinks, LLC, is a line of agave sweetened carbonated soft drinks infused with 20 mg of CBD from organically grown hemp.
SPINS 2019 Trend Predictions Webinar Recap
Internationally inspired nuts, better-for-you booze and a sesame surge are among the several emerging food and beverage trend predictions for 2019 that were highlighted in a webinar hosted by data technology company SPINS on Wednesday.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 20: The Secret to a Successful E-Commerce Strategy? Here’s a Hint: Start Small
Hint founder/CEO Kara Goldin discussed the role of Hint’s brick-and-mortar retail store in supporting the company’s omnichannel strategy. She also spoke about best practices for e-commerce and why data from online sales is critical to understanding Hint’s audience. Also: a conversation with James Le Compte, the CEO of To’ak, an ultra-premium chocolate brand based in Ecuador.
CBD Sports Wellness Beverages Emerge as Possible New Category
A lot of people think that Terrell Davis’ NFL career ended too soon, forced out by knee injuries after just eight years. They were unquestionably great ones, as he was elected to the league’s Hall of Fame.
Ceres Natural Remedies Acquires Tretap
Cannabidiol (CBD) retailer Ceres Natural Products announced on Tuesday it has acquired maple water maker Tretap for an undisclosed sum.
CBD Update: NYC, Maine Health Depts. Crack Down
Confusion over the legal status of cannabidiol (CBD) as an ingredient in food and beverage products was highlighted again this week after state health departments in Maine and New York took actions to crack down on the popular ingredient.
Review: Sip City Sparkling Switchel
Sip City Switchel has changed since our first review: originally a non-carbonated drink packaged in a glass bottle, it has now made the jump to a sparkling formulation in a 12 oz. can.
C-Store Survey: Retailers Optimistic Despite Slow Q4
While poor weather conditions led to a slower fourth quarter for convenience stores last year, total beverage sales grew 2.9 percent and retailers are optimistic for strong growth throughout 2019, according to the latest “Beverage Buzz” survey of c-store retailers by Wells Fargo Securities.
Gallery: Premium Whiskeys, Coconut Water Rum Highlight New Spirit Launches
Two new releases by The Macallan -- including an ultra-limited 52 year-old expression -- as well as the debut of a premium dark rum blended with coconut water highlight our roundup of recent notable spirits launches, along with three new products from New Orleans-based Atelier Vie and a bourbon-inspired release from Bumbu.