Taste Radio: What Goodles’ $500M Acquisition Says About CPG Innovation

This week, we dig into Barilla Group’s acquisition of Goodles and how the mac and cheese brand’s success reflects growing demand for better-for-you versions of familiar, legacy products. We also look at David Protein maker Medici Brands’ $2.2B valuation following its Series B raise, the launch of its better-for-you candy brand HallPass and how the company is rethinking two of the most familiar formats in CPG.

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Meet the Brands Bringing Spain’s Iconic Wine And Cola Cocktail To America

Two independent ready-to-drink (RTD) brands are betting Americans are ready to mix their wine with cola. Little Sun’s Calimocho and Wine and Cola, two Southern California-based companies inspired by the Spanish staple cocktail Kalimotxo, have hit the market recently with different spins on the liquid, branding and sales strategy.

Review: How Does Sollos Yerba Mate Stack Up?

The brand's single SKU delivers an approachable tropical flavor profile, even if its overall proposition feels familiar rather than distinctive.

Distribution: The Zero Co. Starts Shipping

Atlanta-based NA bottle shop The Zero Co. is opening up its business nationwide, now offering shipping across the contiguous U.S. market. Consumers can purchase beverages from the retailer’s website, thezeroco.co, with free shipping available on orders over $150.

Whey Protein Supply Crunch Enters Next Phase

As food and beverage brands continue to push protein into new formats and eating occasions, demand for whey, one of the industry’s most widely used protein sources, has outpaced supply.

Athletic Brewing Adds Drake Maye and Dak Prescott as ‘Athlete-Owners’

Athletic Brewing Company is adding two QB1s to its roster as “athlete-owners” as the NFL season kicks off tonight. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott struck multi-year partnerships with the dedicated non-alcoholic (NA) beer maker, along with stakes in the business.