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.
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.
Cadence Cold Brew President Roy Lavalley is focused on delivering the top scoring nitro-infused cold brew coffee in a convenient RTD format. With no added sugar, flavors or other ingredients, Cadence highlights its single-origin beans in each SKU, bringing a clean label energy drink to market.
The Hamilton, Ontario-based craft brewery, located about 50 miles from the New York border, has established a sister company called Collective Project Limited that will develop and sell cannabis-infused beverages, which may include non-alcoholic beer, as well as cold brew coffee or tea.
Non-alcoholic beverage and snack sales across all retail channels grew by 7.9 percent in the four-week period ending January 26, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities. Analysts attributed the growth to “favorable New Year’s timing” and strong pricing for carbonated soft drinks (CSD).
One of America’s greatest chefs, Nancy Silverton spoke about her approach to cooking and food innovation. She also explained why “having a business is not a hobby,” why she’s always trying to create food that is craveable, and how she navigates the challenges of modern marketing… aka making your restaurant bathroom “Instagrammable.”
In this roundup of recent beverage-related legal news, an appeals court in San Francisco hands soft drink makers a win in their fight against health warning labels, while Fiji's highly successful Golden Globes marketing activation faces backlash from its star. Elsewhere, UNFI files suit against Goldman Sachs for "ill-gotten gains" in its role as an adviser in its $2.9 billion Supervalu acquisition.
Bar None is a line of naturally flavored beverages designed as non-alcoholic alternatives to classic cocktails. Their first four flavors include Sparkling Sangria, Dry Aged Cider, Bellini Spritz, and Spiced Ginger Mule.
When it launched in 1999, energy drink brand Guru was the first organic and one of the few natural products in the category. In the years since, the Montreal-based brand has watched as energy drinks have developed into a $12 billion market in the U.S., but it’s only relatively recently that growth trends have shifted in the favor of natural products.
Tiesta Tea co-founder/CEO Patrick Tannous explained why hitting the pavement and building strong relationships with retail buyers has been critical to the development of his company. Robert Jakobi, a serial food entrepreneur and founder of better-for-you soup company Bou, chronicled his journey from the U.K. to the U.S. and discussed differences in how business works within the two countries.
Dona Chai is a Brooklyn-based company that produces spice-based concentrates and in late 2018 introduced a line of spiced sodas. The line comes in three flavors, including Pink Peppercorn Lemon, Turmeric Honeybush and Juniper Lime.
LIFEAID Goes Chainwide with Walmart, Plans Triple Growth in 2019; CELSIUS To Expand in China with Royalty License Agreement; Oral I.V. Partners with McLane Company; Circle City Kombucha Expands in Chicago; Hoist Adds Two Kroger Divisions
ROAR Organic Hires Bart Silvestro as COO and President; William Lane Named Brand Director at Runa; Lain Hancock Leaves KDP; Former VOSS CEO Bayern Enters Cannabis Space; Bill Lange Joins Oxigen
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