Bolstered by a recent $35 million capital raise, Black Rifle Coffee Company posted double-digit net revenue growth for its wholesale business in its Q2 2025 earnings report on Tuesday morning, but rising coffee prices proved tumultuous.
Mike Rypka, the founder of revered fast-casual chain Torchy’s Tacos, opens up about the humble beginnings of the company and how deliberate growth has helped preserve its identity and quality. He also talks about why “clean, craveable food” is the key to customer retention and how his personal struggles shaped a company culture rooted in redemption and opportunity.
A New York Southern District court judge’s ruling last week dismissed a class action suit against Prime alleging the brand’s energy drinks contained more than the listed 200 mg of caffeine per 12 oz can.
Uncle Nearest is firing back at the lender seeking control of the whiskey company’s operations for allegedly failing to pay its debts.
Pabst Brewing is making changes to its c-suite, including the appointment of Greig DeBow as CEO, effective August 11. DeBow succeeds Paul Chibe, who had been in the CEO role since December 2021.
Hard tea is all the rage right now, but one ready-to-drink (RTD) company has been championing the style since 2013.
When VUUM first launched in late 2023, it was largely alone in trying to pitch consumers that sparkling energy and protein were a proper match. But now, the startup has debuted a rebranded and reformulated product line dubbed ‘VUUM 2.0."
Hensley Beverage Company has agreed to acquire the remaining 75% stake in Scout’s Arizona business that it did not already own, after purchasing a minority stake earlier this year. The latest transaction is expected to close on September 30.
What’s the point of PepsiCo’s new sub-line of prebiotic colas? Is it addressing genuine consumer demand for functional ingredients, or just riding the wellness wave? The hosts once again weigh in. They also highlight emerging shot brands gaining traction and take a closer look at how the viral “WaterTok” phenomenon may have influenced Keurig Dr Pepper’s acquisition of Dyla Brands.
One of the most prominent voices in spirits is at the center of a new lawsuit with control of a storied Tennessee distillery on the line.
It’s been a hot and humid July, but beverage brands have some new refreshments for August. In this week’s new products gallery, we look at some hemp THC beverage extensions and new watermelon soda and WTRMLN WTR flavors.
As the venues for natural food buying have shape shifted, natural chain Sprouts Farmers Market has emerged as a key player.
Already facing headwinds from global drought, Brazil’s coffee industry has been sweating the prospect of losing its biggest trading partner for weeks, as a 50% tariff would effectively “shut down” that business.
French dairy giant Danone is taking its U.S.-based rival Chobani to court over claims that the latter company’s La Colombe Coffee brand has been infringing upon its “Bright & Mellow” trademark, described as the latest attempt to “unfairly compete with Danone and copy Danone's product packaging.”
