Shaka Tea Raises $2.3M as Brand Preps Nationwide Growth

Shaka Tea, a Hawaii-based maker of ready-to-drink and bagged tea products, has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by farming company Mahi Pono, bringing the brand’s total financing to $4.1 million. The round also includes investments from King’s Hawaiian, Gingerbread Capital, LDR Ventures, Allison Rose Culinary Ventures and Park Bench Capital as well as several angel investors.

Volvic Unveils Sustainability Efforts Ahead of World Environment Day

Volvic has always valued the strength it receives from nature that’s why ahead of World Environment Day, and as part of its long-term sustainability efforts, Volvic is announcing today its newly awarded B Corp™ Certification and global carbon neutrality certification from Carbon Trust.

Teakoe Donates Fizzy Tea to Support Local Front Line and Essential Workers

Colorado-based tea manufacturer TEAKOE gives back to their community of frontline and essential workers by partnering with local organizations to distribute 375+ cases of Pineapple Lemon Myrtle Yerba Maté during COVID-19 response saying "Cheers! To Those Making a Difference."

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Ownership Stake in Ready Nutrition

Ready Nutrition (@ready_nutrition), one of the fastest growing sports nutrition companies in America, today announced that professional basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34)has chosen to make his first brand investment with the Company, giving him an ownership stake and creative input at multiple levels of the Company’s business, along with an exclusive endorsement and community role with the brand’s Ready Water and other sports nutrition products.

WellWell Functional Beverages Expands Into H-E-B

NEW YORK — WellWell (drinkwellwell.com), a plant and adaptogen-based beverage brand, announces its May 2020 roll out into H-E-B locations across Texas. The launch will expand WellWell’s retail footprint in…

Elemental Beverage Co. Expands Into Whole Foods

WATERTOWN, Mass. — Elemental Beverage Co., the innovative beverage company behind Snapchilled canned coffee, has launched in more than 40 Whole Foods locations across the North Atlantic region including Central…

Gallery: May’s New Products

Brands started gearing up for warmer weather this month, with a limited edition summer launch from DRY Botanical Bubbly, new lemonades from IZZE and cherry-flavored releases from Olipop and Ugly. Check out the gallery for notable May launches, including Rebbl’s new keto line and kombucha-infused sparkling water from Mother Kombucha.

Tower Beverage USA Donates Soft Drinks to FDNY and EMS

Often the worst situations bring out the best in people. As with 9/11, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought together millions of New Yorkers and Americans in support of one another and of first responders who dutifully report for work daily in the face of great personal risk.

Beverage Trade Network Launches ‘Get Drinks Delivered’

Beverage Trade Network Launches Get Drinks Delivered to offer small business owners a widespread platform during the COVID-19 phase. You might be delivering, but not everyone might know about it…

Pharmactive Biotech Launches Carbon Bean Extract Blend CSAT+

MADRID — Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L., launches CSAT+®, a unique, bioactive blend of carob bean extracts with a synergetic effect. Two animal studies, one published last April, have demonstrated positive…

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 87: Winning Over Investors Is Step One. Step Two Is About This.

Allison & Stephen Ellsworth, co-founders of prebiotic soda brand Poppi, spoke about lessons learned from their first year in business, the keys to winning investment on “Shark Tank,” how they navigated a brand overhaul and maintaining their independence while aligned with influential and experienced strategic partners.

Review: Recess Adds New Flavors

As discussed in a recent interview with CEO Benjamin Witte, Recess is expanding its line of CBD enhanced sparkling beverages to include flavors that target a mainstream audience. Today we’re taking a look at the three latest SKUs: Black Cherry, Blood Orange and Coconut Lime.