Tea Drops Takes On Self-Manufacturing
Tea Drops has increased its speed to market and new product development after moving production in-house in the wake of its co-packer closing.
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Taste & Nutrition Drive Consumers Back to Dairy by Way of A2/A2
The market for A2/A2 dairy, an easier-to-digest iteration of cow’s milk, has been gaining momentum in the U.S., but the dairy format’s acceleration over the past year comes amid heightened demand for minimally-processed, high-protein functional products.
Ball Corp. Buys Majority Stake in Two European Canning Facilities
Beverage packaging manufacturer Ball Corporation will acquire an 80% majority stake in Benepack’s European can manufacturing businesses, including two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary.
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Edible Garden Enters RTD Protein with Tetra Pak Partnership
Indoor farming business Edible Garden is expanding into RTD nutritional shakesv through a manufacturing partnership with Tetra Pak.
AriZona Acquires Anaheim Plant From Manna Beverages
Manna Beverages has sold its Anaheim, California, production facility to U.S. Beverage Packers West LLC, a subsidiary of AriZona Beverages USA.
Scotland’s Spirits Of Virtue Builds Arkansas Facility To Scale NA Tequila, Bourbon
Scottish ANA maker Spirits of Virtue is opening a 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Arkansas, where it will make alternatives to tequila and bourbon.
Keychain Nets New $10M, Launches Retailer AI Tool
Keychain has secured another $10 million in investment as it launches its newest tool for sourcing private-label manufacturers.
Despite Tariffs and Disease, Perricone Farms Thrives Post-Merger
One year after merging, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice and Perricone Farms are leveraging production capabilities to position for the future.
Monster Set to Shutter Tampa Taproom & Brewery, Open Ybor City Taproom
Monster Energy's beer division announced last Thursday that it will close its Cigar City Brewing taproom and facility in Tampa Bay next year.
TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension
Between TikTok's influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.
SupplySide Spotlights Protein Stacking, Creatine Revival and Clean Label Innovation
High-protein formulations remain in high demand. SupplySide Global brought an emphasis on how ingredients can support “protein maxing” and wellness goals with systems of inputs designed around metabolic and muscle health.
Modern Iced Tea Brands Look To Flavor, Packaging To Enter C-Stores
Emerging iced tea brands showed off convenience-oriented flavors and packaging innovations as they expand and modernize the c-store set.
Manna Beverages Lists Nor-Cal Facilities for Online Auction
A week after California drinks manufacturer Manna Beverages shuttered operations and terminated the entire on-site staff, the company’s West Sacramento and Anaheim production facilities are up for sale.
What’s Next for Flow’s Co-Packing Customers After Foreclosure?
Flow Water was foreclosed on last month by two of its creditors. While that development would be bad news for any brand, the bigger question we're asking is what’s going to happen to all of Flow’s co-packing customers?
Ball Corporation Moving to ‘Less Beer’ In Mix After Over-Indexing
Ball Corporation is making beer a smaller part of its mix after over-indexing in the category, CEO Daniel Fisher shared during the company’s Q2 earnings report earlier this week.
Westrock Coffee Opens Second New Arkansas Production Plant
Westrock Coffee Company has cut the ribbon on another coffee manufacturing and fulfillment center in Conway, Arkansas, the company announced this week. The 525,000 sq. ft. facility compliments the company’s plant it opened in the city last summer.
For Bitter For Worse Relocates to Rochester, New Facility
ANA cocktail brand For Bitter For Worse has moved operations from Oregon to Rochester, N.Y. where it will expand its production to include co-manufacturing for other emerging beverage companies.