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Review: Ugly Lands in the US with New Formulations
Originally launched in the U.K. a few years ago, Ugly Drinks, which is a line of zero calorie flavored sparkling waters, has now launched in the U.S. with an updated look and formulations that were adjusted for the U.S. market (the product is also produced in the U.S.).
Review: Zinger Shots
Zinger Shots are a line of USDA Organic shelf stable shots that feature intense flavors in a small 2.4 oz. format. The product currently comes in five flavors, including Organic Ginger Zinger, Xtra Ginger Zinger, Lime Chilli Zinger, Golden Turmeric Zinger, and Acai Caffeine Zinger.
L.A. Libations to Act as Broker for OWYN
The Coke-aligned beverage incubator, which consults and helps to secure retail placement for emerging brands, has begun working with Halen Brands as a broker of record to grow the retail footprint of Only What You Need (OWYN) in national accounts including Walgreens and 7-Eleven.
Taste Radio Ep. 115: How Death Wish Coffee Went From Brink of Failure to One of Amazon’s Top Brands
The inside story on unconventional brand Death Wish Coffee and how it built a thriving direct-to-consumer business; the founders of fast-growing pancake mix brand Birch Benders explain when to trust instinct over data and why it’s important to “get a little over your head sometimes.”
Back In Service? Juice Served Here Plots Comeback
After ceasing operations and closing its remaining juice bars in December, Juice Served Here co-founder Greg Alterman, who issued the post, told BevNET that, despite facing a range of challenges, he’s confident that the brand has much more left to offer consumers.
Atomic Coffee Roasters and Cold Craft Juicery Open Shared Facility
Massachusetts-based Atomic Coffee Roasters and Cold Craft Juicery have partnered to open a new facility that will serve as the central production and distribution hub for both independent companies.
BevNET Live Summer 2018 Day Two Recap: Exits, Acquisitions and Platforms
On the second day of BevNET Live Summer 2018, attendees heard from beverage and venture leaders at Nestlé and PepsiCo about how the conglomerates pick their brand investments, as well as topics such as how to prepare a brand for acquisition and building an optimal growth platform.
Simply Soupreme Claims Top Prize in New Beverage Showdown 15
The company took the crown from a group of five other innovative early stage beverage brands -- NITRO Beverage Co, Sip City, Cusa Tea, Drink Peloton and Element Shrub -- participating in the final round of the Showdown.
BevNET Live Summer 2018 Day One Recap
The journey from startup to major brand -- and the nebulous in-between -- was a line through many of the presentations and fireside chat interviews on stage during the 19th edition of BevNET Live.
Clearly Kombucha Acquired by Molson Coors
California-based Clearly Kombucha has been acquired by Molson Coors for an undisclosed fee, marking the multinational brewing company’s first purchase of a non-alcoholic beverage brand.
In Battle of Beverages, 6 Brands Advance to New Beverage Showdown Finals
The finalists moved one step closer to winning the grand prize of $5,000 in cash and additional prizes.
Trimino Raises $6 Million from Capital Infusion
Protein infused water maker Trimino Brands has raised $6 million in capital infusion, led by investment firm Vineyard Point Associates, LLC, the company announced this week.
HeatGenie Secures $6 Million Investment For Self-Heating Can
Austin, Texas-based beverage technology company HeatGenie, which manufactures a self-heating aluminum can, has closed a $6 million round of funding led by ARTIS Labs, with additional investment from Almanac Investments and private individuals.
Taste Radio Ep. 114: Why Blue Bottle Coffee Founder James Freeman is Focused on The ‘Negative Space’
Why third-wave coffee pioneer and Blue Bottle founder James Freeman isn’t concerned with being ahead of the curve; how Jesse Merrill is changing the way people think about cottage cheese with innovative brand Good Culture; rising up with Mountain Mel’s, a maker of medicinal herbal teas, in this week’s Elevator Talk
