Elevator Talk Livestream Round 8: WithCo Cocktails, O2 Recovery, Brainiac Kids

The eighth round of interviews with food and beverage brands includes WithCo Cocktails, O2 Recovery, Brainiac Kids, Cuvee Coffee and more. This week's special co-host is Darren Rovell of Tastemaker Capital, who will offer an investor's perspective and provide feedback for each brand.

Amid Production Drop, Beverage CO2 Supply Chains Steady For Now

With production set to fall this month by as much as 50%, concern has been growing about the security of CO2 supply chains for beverage companies. However, several brands reached by BevNET indicated they had not yet encountered issues.

SodaStream Releases Five-Year Environmental Commitment

SodaStream, the leading sparkling water brand in the world, part of PepsiCo, has announced their ambitious goals in their mission to reduce single-use plastic waste for the next five years.

CÓDIGO 1530 Donating Portion of Sales to USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program

Código 1530, the formerly private tequila brand from country music legend George Strait, has announced a campaign to donate 30 percent of its proceeds from every online order placed with participating retailers now through Cinco de Mayo to bartenders in need through the United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) National Charity Foundation’s Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP).

WATCH: Jeremy Halpern Discusses Climate for Capital and Lending

No matter what side of the negotiating table you’re sitting on, the coronavirus has brought a host of critical new challenges and choices for both entrepreneurs and investors. In this interview with BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero, Jeremy Halpern, partner at Boston-based firm Nutter, offers his insights into the changing capital and lending environment.

The Vale Fox Distillery Launches Online Store

The Vale Fox Distillery of LaGrange, NY, has launched an online store with their new hand and surface Sanitizer shipping to 48 states, and their award-winning debut release Tod & Vixen’s Dry Gin 1651 shipping anywhere in New York, with availability in additional states to follow.

Crook & Marker Launches New Line Of Organic Spiked Teas & Lemonades

Crook & Marker, the first fully USDA Organic alcohol beverage portfolio from the founder of Bai Brands, today announced the launch of a new line of Spiked Teas and Spiked Lemonades made with organic supergrain alcohol and zero sugar to deliver today’s consumers impossibly delicious taste without the regret of consuming excessive calories, artificial ingredients and loads of sugar.

BevNET/NOSH’s June Conferences Postponed

It’s with great regret that we are announcing the postponement of our Summer BevNET Live, NOSH Live, and Cannabis Forum events that were scheduled to be held June 8-12 in New York City.

New Riff Distilling Launches Rye and Bourbon Duo

New Riff Distilling announces the release of an unprecedented bourbon and rye duo in early May, part of an ongoing exploration of the deep truths and deeper mysteries of the sour mash method.

Koloa Rum Company Announces Hand Sanitizer Production

Koloa Rum Company announces today that the distillery has expanded production capabilities to produce hand sanitizer in response to the needs of first responders and healthcare organizations in the County of Kaua`i.

Oak & Eden Launches Coffee Infused Bourbon

Dallas-based indie whiskey producer, Oak & Eden has announced the launch of their ninth unique expression since inception in May 2018, Bourbon & Brew, which took home a Double Gold medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.

Taste Radio Ep. 210: They Borrowed $10,000 And Built Two Pioneering Brands. How The Founders of Annie Chun’s & gimMe Snacks Did It.

Annie Chun and Steve Broad, founders of Annie Chun’s and gimMe Snacks, spoke about their entrepreneurial journey from selling at farmer’s markets to building category leading brands, why operational efficiency is critical to achieve sustainable margins and the importance of “discovering new experiences for the consumer.”