Koios’ Fit Soda Secures DSD Partnership With Bill’s Distributing

Koios Beverage Corp. has announced that it has entered into a distributor agreement with Bill's Distributing, Ltd., a major beverage distributor in Wisconsin offering direct store delivery ("DSD") service, for distribution of its Fit Soda™ line of functional beverages. Bill's Distributing primarily serves the region of northwestern Wisconsin, representing more than 500 brands of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Jel Sert Launches Premium Alcoholic Freezer Bar Brand SLIQ

Adult Fla-Vor-Ice and Otter Pops fans will rejoice this summer as The Jel Sert Company announced the launch of SLIQ Spirited Ice, a new premium alcoholic freezer bar poised to revolutionize mixology on ice, literally.

Humm Announces Launch of Zero Sugar Kombucha Line

Humm Zero, the new sugar-free line from the Oregon-based kombucha brand, is set to launch in select markets and on Amazon in April. The product will be sold in 11 oz. single-serve cans ($2.99 SRP) and 4-packs ($9.99) in four flavors: Peach Tea, Blood Orange, Ginger Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade.

Genius Juice Launches in Whole Foods Northeast

Genius Juice, who was recently featured on Shark Tank in January 2020, is now entering Whole Foods Northeast which includes all Whole Foods in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

REBBL Announces 100% Recycled and Recyclable Bottles

REBBL becomes one of the first in the industry to launch a transition to 100% Recycled & Recyclable plastic bottles. The plant-based beverage brand’s new Green Packaging Initiative applies to all of its 12 oz. drinks.

Cocoa Metro Announces Launch of Belgian Chocolate Instant Drink Mix

Cocoa Metro’s instant chocolate drink mix will join their current flagship item, a ready-to-drink Belgian chocolate milk sold in dairy coolers of retailers like Whole Foods Market and other natural channel retailers. The new product will go live on its site in April 2020.

Premier Protein Launches Protein Shakes with Oats

Premier Protein is expanding on the success of its 30g Protein Shakes with a new line of smooth and creamy breakfast-inspired shakes featuring a balance of 20g of protein, 7g of fiber, 8g of whole grain oats and 24 vitamins and minerals.

Verve Introduces Single Origin and Decaf Flash Brew

Verve Coffee Roasters, a Santa Cruz-based specialty coffee company that produces the world’s highest quality craft coffee, has expanded its ready-to-drink Nitro Flash Brew Coffee line with Single Origin and is one of the first to market a Decaf offering.

Review: NuRange Cold Brew

NuRange Cold Brew has one of the more unique approaches that we’ve seen for a cold brew coffee company. They have three SKUs: a regular cold brew, a CBD enhanced version and a RTD cocktail that’s made with cold brew and vodka.

Sunwink Debuts Updated Packaging and New Flavor

Sunwink, the female founded sparkling herbal tonic brand on a mission to nourish and re-energize the human connection between ourselves and plants is launching their 5th flavor, Hibiscus Mint Unwind, as well as brand new packaging and design featured across all existing product in addition to the new debut flavor.

Yerbae Receives Vistar Investment Ahead of Expansion, Rebrand

Vistar has taken a minority ownership stake in RTD yerba mate maker Yerbae, the beverage brand told BevNET, opening a partnership which will give the brand access to over 12,000 food service accounts nationwide. Yerbae CEO Todd Gibson said the investment comes as the brand prepares to roughly triple its retail distribution footprint by the end of this year.

AlkaWonder Announces Sponsorship With Zumba for 2020

AlkaWonder announced it will be the official Hydration Partner for Zumba® in 2020 with focus on marketing and promotional services across various events and again during the ZINCON 2020.