Distribution: VALR Gets Midwestern, Odyssey Lands In Airport Channel
In recent distribution news, energy drink makers are capitalizing on demand in convenience, conventional grocery and airport channels.
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Thrive Market Drops Alcohol, Bets Big on Adult NA with 100+ SKU Expansion
The online grocery retailer announced today it is adding more than 100 SKUs across 20 brands to its adult non-alcoholic beverage set, while simultaneously dropping all of its existing alcoholic offerings.
Once Upon A Coconut Partners With L.A. Libations; Albertsons Launch in 2026
Once Upon A Coconut has partnered with beverage incubator L.A. Libations to help grow its business in Southern California.
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Devil’s Drink: Craft Soda Rises in Craft Beer Country
Devil's Foot Beverage Company has been building a loyal following for its low-sugar, craft sodas in the Western North Carolina region and recently upsized its production capacity to expand in retail across the Southeast.
DFA Looks To Younger Milk Drinkers, Partners With Good Culture
Dairy Farmers of America has entered a licensing agreement with cultured dairy brand Good Culture to make a probiotic fluid milk product that hopes to target a younger demographic.
Hiyo Builds on Non-Alc Trend, Hits Retail Shelves
Non-alcoholic drink brand hiyo increased sales tenfold last year and beat its total sales from January 2022 in the first two days of 2023 saying it could have doubled sales during the month if it had more supply to offer.
Spirits Distribution: Martignetti Grows in New England; Margs on the March
Martignetti Companies, a New England distributor of wines and spirits, announced yesterday an agreement to acquire Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc. in Connecticut, expanding the company's footprint in New England.
Distribution Roundup: 100 Coconuts Locks In New Partnerships, Just Made Launches New Smoothie Line
Coconut water brand 100 Coconuts expands in New York, Tennessee and Georgia with new distribution partnerships. Just Made releases a smoothie drink line along with a 11-state rollout and Paris Baguette begins offering Lavazza coffee and beverages in select cafes.
Richard’s Rainwater Eyes Scaling Nationally With Increased Supply
Richard’s Rainwater announced the completion of the world’s largest potable rainwater collection site in Louisiana, setting its sustainability sights on reducing its carbon footprint with a network of decentralized collection and distribution hubs.
Distribution Roundup: Non-Alc Brand Free AF U.S. Launch, Sunwink Expands Target Footprint
New Zealand's first non-alcoholic spirits brand is preparing for a March launch in the U.S. thanks to a partnership with Sprouts nationwide. Sunwink increases its offerings in Target and instant boba tea maker BobaBam hits the club channel.
Wholesalers Dish on Non-Alc, SKU (and Supplier) Rationalization and PepsiCo’s Blue Cloud
The state of middle-tier operations was among the focus areas of Beer Business Daily’s 2023 Beer Industry Summit this week in West Palm Beach, Florida.
ICR 2023: Vita Coco Talks Supply Chain Strength, Launching Spiked Coconut Water
During its ICR conference session on Tuesday, The Vita Coco Company discussed how the strength of its supply chain has allowed it to innovate beyond just coconut water while remaining a category leader despite increased competition.
ICR 2023: Black Rifle, UNFI, SunOpta & Zevia Share Updates
This week, a cross-section of public and private companies from across industries is meeting in Orlando, Florida for the 25th edition of the annual ICR conference. The invitation-only event featured a full-slate of daily presentations from publicly traded companies on its opening day today.
Sazerac to Move Portfolio From RNDC in Several States Including California, Texas & Florida
On the heels of moving its portfolio of brands to beer wholesalers in Washington state and Colorado last August, Sazerac Company announced last week a major change to its route-to-market in several states.
Distribution: Oatly Expands Hospitality Presence; SANS Teams Up With Online Marketplace Bubble
Oat milk giant Oatly is expanding its foodservice presence in the U.S. through a new partnership with Graduate Hotels slated to begin in January.
MALK Raises $9M To Support Retail Growth
Alternative dairy brand MALK announced the close of a $9 million Series B round today to support the brand’s recent shift into national distribution.
Distribution: Swoon Lands in Publix Across the Southeast; Bang Energy Hops the Pond
New York-based zero sugar iced tea and lemonade maker Swoon has landed its full beverage lineup in Publix stores across the Southeast, the brand announced last week.