• Nosh
  • Brewbound
  • Taste Radio
  • Nombase
BevNET CPG Media Logo
User Avatar

Subscription:

Sign Out Manage Account
User Avatar

Subscription:

Sign Out Manage Account
Login Become an Insider
Login Become an Insider

Features

  • BevNET Live: June 10+11
  • Award Nominations
  • Jobs
  • Data
  • Distribution
  • Investment
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Regulatory & Legal
  • Retail
  • Spirits
  • BevNET Magazine
    Back
    • Latest issue
    • Free Subscription
  • PR
    Back
    • Cannabis Beverages
    • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • Spirits Companies
    • Supplements
    • Supplier & Service Provider
  • Supplier News

Resources

  • Submit
    Back
    • Submit News
      Send Our Team Your News
    • Sign Up for Elevator Talk
      Sign Up to Pitch Your Brand
    • Submit Product
      Add Your Product to Our Free Database
    • Spirit Awards 2025
      Submit Your Nominations
    • Buyer’s Guide Listings
      Category-Focused Beverage Listings
  • Events
  • Taste Radio Podcast
  • CPG Week Podcast
  • Nombase
  • Daily Newsletter
    Back
    • Free Sign Up
    • View Archive
  • Advertising & Media Kit
  • Directories
    Back
    • Nombase CPG Directory
      Database of Suppliers & Service Providers
    • Best of Awards
      BevNET’s Annual Industry Awards
    • Spirits Awards
      2024 Industry Awards
    • Industry Buyer’s Guides
      Published in BevNET Magazine
    • Brand Database
      Database of Beverage Companies
    • Marketplace
      Listings for Equipment, Services & More
  • Videos
    Back
    • BevNET Live
      Replay Strategic Business Presentations
    • Elevator Talk
      Watch Emerging Brands Pitch
    • View All Videos
      Presentations, Education & Interviews
  • About
    Back
    • About BevNET
      Who We Are & What We Do
    • Team
      Directory of BevNET Staff
    • Contact Us
      Get in Touch with Our Team
    • Charter Members
      Thank You to Our 1200+ Members!

Account

Login
  • Settings
Become an Insider
logo
  • BevNET Live: June 10+11
  • Best of 2025
  • Jobs
  • Investment
  • Retail
  • Data
  • Spirits
  • Newsletter
  • PR
  • Submit News
logo
Login Become an Insider
Become a BevNET/NOSH Insider Today!
BevNETPress Releases

Major Growth for Minor Figures in North America Leads to Expanded Marketing, Sales and Operations Teams

info_outline PRESS RELEASE posted by Minor Figures

Dec. 10, 2025 at 4:19 pm

X LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Email
Report Press Release
plant based milkoat milkBarista OatMinor Figures
Non-Alcoholic Beverages

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2025 - Minor Figures, the fastest-growing shelf-stable plant-based milk brand in North America, today celebrates the addition of six new members to its Minorverse. The roles added across sales, development and operations are set to drive accelerated growth for Minor Figures across retail and on-premise channels.

"Minor Figures has experienced high-double digit growth across North America for the last five years," said Melissa Hauser, president of Minor Figures North America. "As we continue to celebrate gains at a rapid pace, we want to welcome curious, free-spirited, bold thinkers to successfully accelerate our plan for the future of Minor Figures."

A Team of Collaborators Ready to Take You on a Taste Trip

Minor Figures operates from a belief that to save the planet, you need to throw a better party than those destroying it. Joining the party to create a more delicious, sustainable future are six new industry leaders, including:

  • Lucy Rand, Vice President of Commercial Growth. Rand is a marketing leader skilled in leading emerging brands and recognized for building high-performing teams, driving results, and elevating the customer experience.

  • Mrithula Kumarr, FSQA Compliance Analyst. Kumarr is a food and beverage scientist with more than six years of experience across product development, food safety and quality assurance in global settings.

  • Mariah Mallek, Strategic Accounts Manager, On-Premise. Mallek is a coffee veteran who will leverage her knowledge in expanding Minor Figures across multi-regional foodservice and cafés.

  • Bailey Arnold, Territory Sales Rep, Mid-Atlantic. Arnold has spent 15 years in the coffee community and is uniquely positioned to support Minor Figures' growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

  • Brenna Rettberg, Café Account Retention, East. Rettberg brings a decade of experience in national coffee chains and independent cafés to this community-building role.

  • Allie Boutwell, Café Account Retention, West. Boutwell will leverage five years in California cafés combined with event and marketing experience to build and retain café relationships.

Rand joins the executive team at Minor Figures with more than 13 years of experience scaling emerging brands into market leaders. Before joining Minor Figures, Rand led marketing efforts as vice president of marketing and retail for Nurture Life; senior vice president of marketing and strategy at 34 Degrees; and general manager/vice president of marketing at Birch Benders. An entrepreneurial leader ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work, as vice president of commercial growth, Rand will be the strategic link between marketing and sales leadership, aligning each to identify cross-channel synergies, amplify brand and commercial initiatives, and prioritize resources to maximize overall business growth.

"I've been a fan of Minor Figures for years - using Barista Oat in my coffee every morning at home and at my local coffee shop where they also serve it," said Rand. "The branding is what pulled me in, with packaging that's cool, creative and a little irreverent. I remember seeing the carton for the first time and thinking, 'I want to be part of this.' I'm excited to leverage my expertise to give others that feeling as we grow and introduce more people to Minor Figures."

Minor Figures is Seeing Major Gains

Minor Figures is the Barista Oat of choice in more than 10,000 coffee shops and cafés worldwide - a number that's quickly increasing as its North American retail presence also expands at a rapid pace.

Through brick-and-mortar distribution gains and strategic customer partnerships, Minor Figures has grown its retail footprint to more than 4,000 stores. Its signature Barista Oat has led the way, with the highest units per store per week in the category.

As one of the only B Corp Certified oat milk brands, Minor Figures' focus on creating innovative, plant-based products with minimal environmental impact is resonating with coffee fans, and it's now a top brand in both dollar and unit growth.

"We're thrilled to have found these values-aligned team members to join us in furthering the Minor Figures mission," continued Hauser. "When someone purchases Minor Figures, they know it will elevate their coffee experience while lowering their impact. In developing the best plant-based beverages with the smallest footprint, we can invite everyone along on the taste trip - ensuring the journey leads to a future that's both delicious and sustainable."

Use the store locator to find Minor Figures at the link below.

About Minor Figures

Minor Figures is a global brand developing best-in-class plant-based beverages designed to take you on a taste trip. Founded by coffee-loving friends and baristas for a better planet, Minor Figures is creating a future worth saving — crafting tomorrow's beverage innovations with the biggest impact and smallest environmental footprint. As one of the only B Corp-certified oat milks in North America, they champion sustainability, community, and connection. Minor Figures products provide a café-quality experience in every cup. Find Minor Figures at major regional and national grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada, as well as on the bar of 10,000+ specialty coffee shops worldwide. To join The Minorverse, visit the link below.

For More Information:
Learn More

BevNET & Nosh Insider

Stay Informed, Stay Competitive

Unlock the articles, expert interviews, and data reports that power the food and beverage industry. Join our community and stay ahead with exclusive insights from BevNET and Nosh.

Get Started

Already an Insider? Log In


Latest News

Distribution: Pure Genius Launches Retail with Target

Distribution: Pure Genius Launches Retail with Target

New Products: Celsius Feeling Electric Vibes, Tache Keeps It Simple

New Products: Celsius Feeling Electric Vibes, Tache Keeps It Simple

Marketing: Powerade Powers Up for the World Cup

Marketing: Powerade Powers Up for the World Cup

SPONSORED POST
Rethinking Functional Beverages: Mainstream Price, Mainstream Velocity

Rethinking Functional Beverages: Mainstream Price, Mainstream Velocity

Marketplace

Secure Your Variety Pack Line Time for Your Beverage Brand - Contract Manufacturing Partner

Secure Your Variety Pack Line Time for Your Bev...

View All|Post a Listing

Featured Jobs

Area Sales Manager - Madison, WI - Good Boy Vodka

Area Sales Manager - Madison, WI - Good Boy Vodka

Area Sales Manager - Louisville, KY - Good Boy Vodka

Area Sales Manager - Louisville, KY - Good Boy ...

Sales Manager (Part-Time) - Pronghorn

Sales Manager (Part-Time) - Pronghorn

Business Development Rep - Spirits DTC Ecommerce business

Business Development Rep - Spirits DTC Ecommerc...

Southern California Craft Beverage Sales Area Manager & Chain Store Merchandiser's - ABC Distribution Southern California

Southern California Craft Beverage Sales Area M...

Brewer - Civil Society Brewing

Brewer - Civil Society Brewing

View All Jobs|Post a Job

More News

AriZona, Mattel Partnership Taps Into Collectible Culture

AriZona, Mattel Partnership Taps Into Collectible Culture

Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre Launch Hard Tea and Lemonade

Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre Launch Hard Tea and Lemonade

BTS-Inspired ARIH Premieres Energy Drinks, Sodas at Walmart

BTS-Inspired ARIH Premieres Energy Drinks, Sodas at Walmart

Nestlé Is Selling Blue Bottle Coffee To Luckin Owner Centurium Capital

Nestlé Is Selling Blue Bottle Coffee To Luckin Owner Centurium Capital

Beverage Industry Jobs

Hire or get hired inside the beverage community.

  • Director of Marketing - Lorea - Lorea
  • Area Sales Manager - Sioux Falls, SD - Good Boy Vodka - Good Boy Vodka
  • Cellar/Shift Brewer - Fort George Brewery - Fort George Brewery
  • Brewer - Cerebral Brewing - Cerebral Brewing
  • National Sales Manager - Blind Tiger, Inc. - Blind Tiger, Inc.
  • Triangle Market Manager - R&D Brewing - R&D Brewing
  • Brewer - Cellar - Packaging - Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC) - Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC)
View All Post a Job

Recent Articles

  • Features
  • Newswire
  • Spirits
  • Beer
  1. Distribution: Pure Genius Launches Retail with Target
  2. New Products: Celsius Feeling Electric Vibes, Tache Keeps It Simple
  3. Marketing: Powerade Powers Up for the World Cup
  4. AriZona, Mattel Partnership Taps Into Collectible Culture
  5. Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre Launch Hard Tea and Lemonade
  6. BTS-Inspired ARIH Premieres Energy Drinks, Sodas at Walmart
  7. Nestlé Is Selling Blue Bottle Coffee To Luckin Owner Centurium Capital
  1. Two Atlanta Originals. One Bourbon Built Around Fire.
  2. Warfield Distillery Introduces New Whiskey Expressions With Elevated Aging and Greater Accessibility
  3. AccountTouch Expands Beyond the U.S. with Canadian Partnership with Tool Shed Brewing
  4. Ysidro Sake Spritz Deepens California Retail Presence with Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres Expansion
  5. Jeptha Creed Distillery Announces Jammin’ at Jeptha 2026 Concert Series Featuring Jordan Rainer and Colt Ford as Headliners
  6. The 1 Gallons Are Here!
  7. Super Seltzer Partners with Sysco for New England Launch and National Expansion
  1. Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre Launch Hard Tea and Lemonade
  2. Hard Tea Consolidates, As 10 Vendors Account For 97% of RTD Dollars
  3. On The Rocks Launches Two New Flavors as RTD Margaritas Outpace Other Styles
  4. Run The Jewels Lands $2M For RTD Expansion
  5. New RTDs from SunnyD, Post Meridiem, Vodkade and Rancho La Gloria
  6. Cutwater and Surfside Push Triple Digits as Overall Spirits Sales Turn Positive
  7. No Sleep Beverage Makes Three Acquisitions With Plans To Further Expand Portfolio
  1. Insider’s Week in Beer: 🍻 Pre-Gaming: Not Just For College Kids Anymore
  2. Athletic CMO Andrew Katz Exits NA Brewer; Search Ongoing for New Marketing Lead
  3. Press Clips: HUSA’s Innovation-Driven Q1 Highlights, NA’s Biggest Growth Opportunity, World Beer Cup Results & More
  4. Mining For Opportunities: How Lawson’s Digs into Data to Differentiate
  5. NIQ Weekly Scans: Mass Retail Bev-Alc Sales Rebound Despite Easter Holiday Recalibration
  6. Nowadays Preps for November Ban with ‘Extra Light’ THC Beverage Line
  7. Constellation Brands Taps Ex-Diageo Beer Exec Jack Edwards to Lead Sales
View All|Submit News

Promoted PR Posts

National Black Brewers Association & Roy Farms Launch Velvet Cake Hop Blend

National Black Brewers Association & Roy Farms Launch Velvet Cake Hop Blend

London Liqueur Co. Partners with OneBarUSA to Expand National On-Premise Presence

London Liqueur Co. Partners with OneBarUSA to Expand National On-Premise Presence

VYV Hydration Selected as Emerging Brand for 2026 Nourishing Change Conference

VYV Hydration Selected as Emerging Brand for 2026 Nourishing Change Conference

Protein the Organic Way: Introducing Organic Valley® Protein Plus™ Ultra-Filtered Milk

Protein the Organic Way: Introducing Organic Valley® Protein Plus™ Ultra-Filtered Milk

Hawaiian Springs Surges in Distribution and Outperforms Category Amid Ownership Transition

Hawaiian Springs Surges in Distribution and Outperforms Category Amid Ownership Transition

Bones Coffee Company Launches Galactic Coffee Collection Inspired by the Enduring Popularity of STAR WARS

Bones Coffee Company Launches Galactic Coffee Collection Inspired by the Enduring Popularity of STAR WARS

View All|Post a PR
BevNET.com

Contact

  • Advertise / Media Kit
  • Event Sponsorship
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit News
  • Submit Product

Follow

  • Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Resources

  • BevNET
  • BevNET Live
  • BevNET Magazine
  • Taste Radio Podcast
  • NOSH
  • Brewbound
  • Nombase

Navigate

  • Beverage News
  • Magazine
  • Free Newsletter
  • Industry Events
  • Beverage Jobs
BevNET CPG Media Logo

BevNET is a part of BevNET CPG Media. All rights reserved (Terms & Privacy Policy) © 2016 - 2026.

  • BevNET
  • Nosh
  • Brewbound
  • Taste Radio
  • Nombase
An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded. Reload 🗙