Growth
SOSS Bros Takes Creamy Hot Sauce Direct to Campus at Maryland Day
The chipotle-based condiment brand is building loyalty through university partnerships and experiential activations, st…
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Brand Launch
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Names 2026 U.S. Judges
E.J. Lagasse, Jon Yao, and Ryan Ratino join the panel for the U.S. Regional Finals—applications close June 9, 2026.
Operator Intelligence
Katie Harel Named MD of OVG Hospitality UK Operations
Former Rhubarb exec will drive commercial strategy and operational expansion for Oak View Group's growing UK venue port…
Operator Intelligence
Baccarat Hotel Taps Luba Shmeleva to Lead Wine Program
The CMS-certified sommelier brings luxury beverage expertise from Equinox Hotel, where she earned Wine Spectator's Best…
Operator Intelligence
Jason Benavente Moves from Nobu to Lead Bashi at Terranea
The former Nobu Los Angeles executive chef brings 18 years of Asian-fusion expertise to the Palos Verdes resort's flags…
Operator Intelligence
GLP-1 Drugs Are Forcing Packaging Companies to Rethink Portion Size
Inline Plastics says Ozempic and Wegovy users are buying smaller portions and demanding resealable, single-serve format…
Brand Launch
Serial Wines Drops Sauvignon Blanc in Paso Robles Push
John Anthony Truchard's Serial Wines launches $15.99 Sauvignon Blanc as Paso Robles gains traction with younger wine dr…
Brand Launch
Cat Cora Joins Vine to Bar's Upcycled Chocolate Play
The female-founded brand is turning Chardonnay marc into functional dark chocolate—and landing Publix shelf space in th…
Brand Launch
Lotus Lifestyle Takes Aim at Beverage 'Health Washing'
Scott Strader's Lotus Plant Power and Plant Pop enter a $62B functional beverage market built on artificial sweeteners …
Operator Intelligence
How Herta Bio Apicole Beat Europe's Honey Giants at Their Own Game
A Transylvanian beekeeper's double-organic operation just became the first beekeeping company to medal at the EU Organi…
Brand Launch
Mountain Dew Bets Big on Tennessee Heritage With American Dew
PepsiCo's citrus flagship rolls out limited-edition packaging and cash prizes to celebrate 77 years of bold flavor and …
Brand Launch
PuraSoda Lands at Sprouts with Four-Ingredient Clean-Label Play
Cape Town's Pura Beverage Company enters the U.S. through Sprouts Farmers Market with a stripped-down soda aimed square…