Amazon Capitalizes On Delivery Surge With Same-Day F&B Expansion
Amazon is now offering Same-Day Delivery for perishable groceries in over 1,000 cities, with plans to expand to 2,300 by the end of the year.
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Courts Clear Path for New York City’s Kava Crackdown
New York City has received a legal green light to continue cracking down on on-premise kava bars and restaurants, after a Manhattan federal judge ruled this week that city public health and safety officials have the authority to close those businesses.
Yerba Madre Launches Summer Seasonal Flavor, Teasing New LTO Strategy
For its first release since changing its name from Guayaki in May, yerba mate specialist Yerba Madre is embracing fresh, fruit-forward summer vibes – while teasing a new seasonal flavor strategy.
RTD Spirits Growth Not Slowing; High ABV Is Future Battleground
“Flavored alcohol” across categories has become a lonely bright spot for the bev-alc industry, which is finding itself particularly pessimistic in 2025, according to the latest monthly report from Bump Williams of Bump Williams Consulting (BWC).
Good Boy Vodka Moves Distribution to California Beverage Solution
Breakout ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Good Boy Vodka will move its California distribution to California Beverage Solution (CBS) this month, the companies announced today.
Reed’s Trying To ‘Earn Back’ Retailers After ‘Challenging’ Q2
Craft soda maker Reed’s reported another down quarterly earnings report as sales, margin and profit fell sharply amid lower inventory write-offs and volume declines.
Hayden Beverage to Acquire Scout Distribution Idaho JV
The Idaho joint venture between Scout Distribution and Columbia Distributing is being sold to Hayden Beverage Company, the companies shared today.
Uncle Arnie’s Raises $7.5M, Targets ‘Category Leadership’ in THC Drinks
Cannabis beverage brand Uncle Arnie’s is planning to nearly double its team from 40 to 75 employees after closing a $7.5 million investment round co-led by Mindset Capital and Delta Emerald Ventures.
Distribution: Walmart Welcomes De La Calle, 1st Phorm Heads to 7-Eleven
We recap notable distribution moves from the month so far, including the entrance of "modern Mexican soda" to Walmart's CSD set, the arrival of another D2C supplement brand into brick-and-mortar retail, and several moves by Sprouts.
Tariffs, Inflation And Shifting Consumer Habits Signal Retail Uncertainty Ahead
New economic data on inflation, purchasing behavior and the impact of tariffs indicates a mixed outlook for CPG brands moving forward.
Tip Top’s Kindred Spirits Series Bridges RTD Cocktails and Craft Beer
Want to encourage craft beer drinkers to pick up a craft ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail? Try offering more beer. Now in its third release, Tip Top Proper Cocktails’ Kindred Spirits Series is a first-of-its-kind RTD brand and brewery collaboration that reimagines classic cocktails through the lens of craft beer.
‘Too Good To Pass Up’: Not Beer Launches THC Drinks
Not Beer is not just a sparkling water brand anymore with the launch of a 3-SKU line of THC drinks, focused on value-generation in flavor formulation and pricing.
Court to Owoc: Stop Filing AI-Generated Documents in Monster Case
Jack Owoc's love for new tech has made his legal headache even worse as a Florida federal judge is weighing whether to ban him from filing court paperwork without permission after he submitted AI-generated documents featuring imaginary legal citations.
Taste Radio: The ‘Hour’ Of Change Has Come. And A Marvel Hero Is At The Helm.
Actor Wyatt Russell – best known for his role as U.S. Agent in the Marvel film “Thunderbolts” – and producer Richard Peete pull back the curtain on their journey launching Lake Hour, a fast-growing canned cocktail brand that’s making waves far beyond the red carpet.