DreamPak Injects Innovation Into Water Enhancer Category

Despite the explosive growth of the ‘water enhancer’ category (grew by 31% to $410 million in trailing 52 weeks, according to IRi) there has been a noticeable lack of innovation compared to powdered mixes and ready-to-drink beverages.

Upcycled Foods Company Take Two Appoints New Head of Marketing

Take Two, an upcycled foods company, is thrilled to announce the hire of Holly Hurley Feather as Head of Marketing. Most recently, Holly consulted for the Sonicare Brand at Philips, where she led the rebrand of the Protective Clean line and the launch of Philips One.

Monster Energy Introduces New Monster Reserve

Monster Energy has developed a line extension like no other with the creation of Monster Reserve and their new crafted flavors, White Pineapple and Watermelon.

Volley Clean Tequila Seltzer Launches New Packaging

Your cocktail should serve you. That’s why Volley, the award-winning tequila seltzer made with just three clean ingredients (100% blue agave tequila, sparkling water, and organic juice) announced the rollout of a packaging innovation featuring a foil topper.

Goldman Sachs: Out-of-Stocks Key Challenge for C-Stores in Q3

Convenience channel beverage sales were strong in the third quarter, according to the latest Beverage Bytes retailer survey by Goldman Sachs Equity Research, but ongoing supply chain disruptions are poised to put more pressure on brands and stores in the coming months.

Vitamin Energy Shot Brand Now Available At GNC.com

Vitamin Energy, the most convenient way to nourish your body with vitamins while boosting your energy for up to 7+ hours, is proud to announce that the brand will now be sold at GNC.com.

Premium Mixer Brand AVEC Closes $1.2M Pre-Seed Round

Better-for-you mixer brand AVEC announced this week it has closed a $1.2 million seed funding round led by Gather Ventures, an investment firm specializing in plant-based products. The round also included funding from Black Ambition, a prize fund supporting minority-owned companies founded by singer Pharrell Williams.