Cannabis: Latest news and analysis articles
Latest Insights
Latest Interviews
Mark Rampolla founded Zico Coconut Water in 2004, building the brand into a major force in soft drinks and introducing a generation of consumers to low-sugar, functional waters. The strength of the brand was underlined in 2013 when The Coca-Cola Co bought Zico for an undisclosed fee. Last year, in a sharp reversal of fortunes for the brand, Coca-Cola announced Zico was one of about 200 brands earmarked to be discontinued as the group implemented a major cost-cutting programme. Last week, in yet another twist for Zico, Rampolla's investment company, Powerplant Ventures. acquired the coconut water from Coca-Cola, returning Rampolla to the brand he created. Yesterday, just-drinks spoke to him about his journey back to Zico, what changes he has seen in the beverage industry while away and why Coca-Cola is not the best company to build emerging categories.
The whole world may be in lockdown, but despite the coronavirus pandemic the drinks industry refuses to stop. An example is G&Juice, a Californian, hemp-derived CBD beverage start-up whose plans for the release of its first products were thrown into disarray by COVID-19. Meetings with leading retailers and distributors scheduled for Expo West were lost when the Anaheim trade show was cancelled at the last minute, potentially cutting off G&Juice's route-to-market at a crucial stage. Undaunted, the three women at the helm of G&Juice have reassessed their plans, turning to smaller outlets in California that were calling out for stress-busting CBD products in a time of national emergency. Yesterday, just-drinks spoke to G&Juice co-founder & CMO Jade Padua, currently in lockdown in her home city of Toronto, Canada, about reacting to the cancelled Anaheim show, the positives of launching during a global pandemic and what US food safety authorities have in store for CBD beverages.
Latest News
If you read only one thing... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks - Results Special 12 Feb 21
Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.
From the just-drinks cellars - What happened in drinks on this day in … 11 Feb 21
Here's a look at what was happening in the drinks industry on this day in ...
US cannabis trade group forms beverage council 9 Feb 21
A US cannabis trade organisation has launched a beverage offshoot in a bid to provide a united front for its members.
Distell makes CBD play with Rethink brand stake purchase 1 Feb 21
Distell has branched into cannabis in its home market, buying into South African "cannabis wellness" brand Rethink.
Anheuser-Busch InBev partner Tilray widens Sweetwater Brewing US distribution 25 Jan 21
Canadian company Tilray, the cannabis partner of Anheuser-Busch InBev, is to expand the footprint of recently-acquired craft brewer Sweetwater Brewing to Colorado.
Portman Group issues retailer alert on Silent Pool Distillery's CBD gin 20 Jan 21
UK alcohol advertising watchdogs have told retailers not to stock a CBD gin after the brand's packaging broke guidelines on promoting drug use.
Most Popular
Insights
- Why Diageo is winning the Tequila race
- Will Diageo earn its gin wings with Aviation?
- Spirits brand owners and their green efforts
- The just-drinks Analyst returns - Feb '21
- Moet Hennessy Performance Trends 2016-2020 - data
News
- Diageo's Tanqueray 0.0% - NPD
- Diageo names new general counsel
- Moët Hennessy buys into Armand de Brignac
- Heineken gives Blade system launch to Heineken 0.0
- Skyy revamp to include new recipe - Campari CEO
Market research
- Opportunities in the Americas Spirits Sector
- Top Trends in Alcoholic Drinks
- Opportunities in the Western Europe Spirits Sector
- United States of America Beer and Cider Market Insights 2020 - Key Insights and Drivers behind the Beer and Cider Market Performance
- United States Spirits - Market Assessment and Forecast to 2023