Non-alcoholic beverage sales reported strong double-digit growth last month, with all channel dollar sales up 12.4% for the 4-week period ended July 25, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Monster Energy endured an uneven second quarter, as state lockdowns and decreased foot traffic depressed sales early on before improving during the later weeks, according to an earnings report released by the company on Tuesday.
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Following the ongoing relaxation of GMO labeling laws by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a coalition of industry members led by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) last week sued the agency, noting that a lack of regulation over the growing biotech industry is threatening the ability to provide transparency in food and beverage products — something consumers increasingly want.
Alter Ego, which is the counterpart to Oregon-based Riff Cold Brewed’s eponymous line of cold brew coffee drinks, is a line of sparkling cascara (aka coffee fruit) beverages that are positioned as natural energy drinks.
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Having secured widespread retail distribution for its premium imported water, Icelandic Glacial is planning to “turbo charge” the brand with its first-ever TV spot airing in select markets starting in August.
As we enter the heat of August, brands are offering consumers new innovations in coffee, CBD, hydration and plant-based beverages. Companies such as Big Easy Bucha, Four Sigmatic, Toutalou and Dose introduced shot lines while brand such as Electrolit, Waterloo and Goldthread unveiled new flavor launches. Check out the gallery for July's notable releases.
Simon Sacal, founder and CEO of innovative food platform Solely, spoke about his background as a food entrepreneur beginning as a teenager and how his career culminated in the development of the brand. He also explained why the company’s strategy and focus is “exactly the opposite of the easy way,” and why Solely doesn't launch a product unless it identifies “a huge advantage” over a competitor.
On Thursday afternoon the National Association of Convenience Stores announced the cancellation of this year's edition of its annual trade show, which was to be held in Las Vegas in October.
Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported strong growth in its business during Q2, with the company’s diversified, omnichannel strategy helping offset significant losses in impacted channels, according to an earnings report this morning.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and Body by Jake -- the brand platform run by fitness guru Jake Steinfeld -- have teamed with L.A. Libations to launch Don’t Quit!, a line of better-for-you meal replacement drinks that will compete in the adult nutrition aisle.
Coca-Cola is planning to use the Topo Chico brand as a platform to extend into the booming hard seltzer category, the company announced today. In a statement published on its website, Coca-Cola stated that it is “committed to exploring new products in dynamic beverage categories, including hard seltzer.”
Aura Bora is a new line of zero-calorie sparkling waters that are flavored with extracts from herbs, fruits and flowers. The product line features five unique varieties, including Lemongrass Coconut, Peppermint Watermelon, Basil Berry,Cactus Rose, and Lavender Cucumber (which we did not sample).
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Massachusetts-based Polar Beverages has secured a long-term manufacturing and distribution agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) for its 35-SKU line of seltzer products, the companies announced today.
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