Feelin’ Free: Botanic Tonics Adds Capital, Invests In Supply Chain
Botanic Tonics, makers of Feel Free herbal supplement shot, has secured a $25 million internal investment to support its testing efforts and to secure its kava supply chain.
Suja Life Restructures Marketing Department, Longtime Staff Exit
At least five now-former Suja Life employees announced their exit from the cold-pressed juice company this week as the company undergoes a strategic reorganization of its marketing department.
Taste Radio: How This CEO Is Restoring An Iconic NYC Brand To Its Former Glory
H&H Bagels is a New York City institution. Its CEO Jay Rushin wants to make it an American staple. In this episode, Jay talks about how he helped H&H regain its relevance after the company fell on hard times, how he navigated some of the most challenging aspects of its turnaround and how H&H is attempting to align its storied history with modern culture and trends.
2025 Industry Update & Trends Predictions from SPINS
Consumer sentiment is finally improving, and the economy is solidly on the rise. View the full report in partnership with SPINS.
A2 Dairy Is Gaining Momentum, But Can Suppliers Keep Up?
The A2 dairy milk market didn’t exist in the U.S. two decades ago, but consumer interest is on the way up even as the overall dairy space faces declines.
The Fifth Category? Perception of Intoxicating Hemp Evolves Across the Three Tiers
Opinions on intoxicating hemp beverages and their role in the market – as well as how involved bev-alc industry members should be in the category – seem to shift as quickly as regulations do.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Calexo Finds New Consumers After Being Kicked Out Of Cali
The Calexo team are professionals at pivoting. In their five years on the market, the four person co-founding team has moved their product strategy twice. Just when it settled on a product strategy, the California-based brand was kicked out of its home market.
Distribution: Cannabis Beverages Target Southeast
Hemp-derived THC brands look toward new opportunities in the Southeast and other regions of the U.S. amid elevated interest in adult non-alc options, among other distribution news.
Tito’s To Move From RNDC to Reyes Beverage Group In California
Leading spirits brand Tito’s Handmade Vodka plans to leave Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for Reyes Beverage Group in California. The announcement comes after RNDC filed notice to lay off at least 60 of its staff in the Golden State.
Taste Radio: How Upstarts Shined At A Final-ish ‘Fancy’
Before the sun set on a final Winter Fancy Food Show, the event cast a light on a swath of emerging, innovative and better-for-you brands. The hosts highlight a few of their favorite products exhibited at the show, and how package design, ingredients, form factor and taste helped them to stand out.
Fancy Food: Tastelli’s New Audience; A2 Builds Awareness
The final Winter Fancy Food Show kicked off at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Sunday and while the show saw more food than beverage, a handful of exhibitors showed off new liquid innovations and brand extensions. Here are our notes:
Riding The RTD Wave: Hiyo Secures Nearly $20M In Funding
Los Angeles-based adult non-alc brand Hiyo has announced a new $19 million investment which included Series A funds, prior convertibles and a “recapitalization."
Inside Suja’s Slice Reboot: “We Have a Strong Story On Why This is Different”
Hoping to tap into a ‘modern soda’ renaissance, Slice is once again in the market as Suja Life has reintroduced the classic CSD as a healthy, gut health boosting functional beverage.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Monster Streamlines Brewing & Talks CEO Successions
With its business growing amid a rising U.S. energy drink category, Monster Beverage Corporation expressed confidence in its widening product portfolio and its alcoholic drinks arm, Monster Brewing Company.