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Aug 31, 2021

What do canned cocktails, psilocybin-infused gummies and sex tech have in common? They are all concepts that Vice Ventures has invested in.

A seed-stage venture capital fund, Vice Ventures describes itself as “conquering stigmas and striving towards superior returns by investing in good companies operating in...


Aug 24, 2021

Amid a sweltering summer, Calypso is having its moment in the sun.

Self-described as the “originator of the flavored lemonade category,” Calypso is in its 36th year in business and sells 20 varieties of its Lemonade, Limeade and Teamonade lines nationwide. Known for its tall 16 oz. glass bottles, Calypso markets its...


Aug 20, 2021

In this episode, the hosts discussed the implications of major stakeholder and leadership shifts at Health-Ade, examined what BevNET’s recently held Cocktail Showdown revealed about how category insiders are evaluating brands in the space and spoke about several innovative and new products, including an elevated PB&J,...


Aug 17, 2021

How do you commercialize a concept that’s centered around an esoteric ingredient? If you’re the founders of Pipsnacks, a brand of heirloom corn-based snacks, you literally start small. 

Launched in 2012, Pipsnacks debuted with a line of miniature popcorn, the aptly named Pipcorn, which founders Teresa Tsou, Jeff...


Aug 10, 2021

How many companies do you know of that operated at a $500 million run rate within five years of their launch? We’re guessing it’s a handful, at most. Now, factor into that group companies whose business models are centered around food waste, and you’ll likely end up with a list of one: Imperfect Foods.

Launched in...