In this recap of news from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) 2019 trade show, we cover new innovations across PepsiCo's family of products, examine how Nestlé Waters is tilting towards more functional offerings, and track the growth of the kombucha category in c-stores.
As gin continues to show record growth across the globe, rising faster than any other alcohol in the category, Prairie Organic is excited to announce the newest addition to its USDA Certified Organic Spirits line: Navy Strength Gin.
In this video recorded at last week’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, Yerbae founder and CEO Todd Gibson discusses his brand’s channel strategy, how the clean energy trend is developing in convenience, and why there’s still a long way to go for consumer education on yerba mate drinks.
Those who know Retta, know how much the comedian and actress loves flavor and more importantly loves International Delight Coffee Creamer even more.
Stacey Wood founded Whole Harmony with her partner David Soule as a vehicle to educate consumers on the benefits of plant medicine. The pair believes their community focus and authenticity is what sets the brand apart, as they connect with consumers through handcrafted tonics and elixirs using herbs sourced from their farm.
In an effort to provide the best possible service, brands, flavors, and culture the teams at C2O Coconut Water, Steaz and Tio Gazpacho are excited to announce the formation of the NovaNaturals division of El Paso based parent company Novamex.
Waterloo, an Austin-based sparkling water brand committed to challenging the status quo by delivering bold flavor in each thirst quenching can, recently closed on a $5mm revolving line of credit with Dwight Funding.
Sono 1420, created by the former CEO of CuraLeaf and COO of Curio Wellness, is producing small batch whiskeys and gins using hemp seeds and flowers.
While consumer buying habits and nutrition trends are providing healthy tailwinds for the nascent category of kids water, developing a strong identity — to say nothing of building a business around that concept — remains a challenge for all involved, particularly in the face of declining sales for the entire kid-positioned beverage market.
The Bardstown Bourbon Company, 1500 Parkway Drive, will release three new products as part of its Collaborative Series, including two bourbons aged in brandy barrels from Copper & Kings American Brandy Company, as well as a bourbon finished in beer barrels from Goodwood Brewing Company.
Q, the Brooklyn born-and-bred brand of spectacular mixers, and the fastest-growing premium mixer brand in the US, has announced that it is partnering with New York born Art Battle International to become the exclusive mixer partner for Art Battle: Champions.
In this interview recorded at NACS 2019, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero spoke with James Ford, Coca-Cola’s VP of category strategic advisory, about the company’s product showcase, including the highly anticipated U.S. launch of Coca-Cola Energy, the development of Coke’s expanding coffee portfolio, and how the brand is strategizing for growth in the convenience store channel.
Berner Food & Beverage, Inc, a leading supplier of shelf-stable, dairy-based food and beverage products, has announced that it has launched a new, state-of-the-art retort beverage line focused on the production of ready-to-drink coffee and latte beverages.
EnerBee Organic Energy continues to evolve with a new can design and convenient 6-Pack. Targeting the health conscious and active consumer, EnerBee is now available in fast-growing health and wellness supermarket Earth Fare, and will also be available in major airports and motorway service plazas in Los Angeles, Florida, Atlanta, South Carolina and Maryland this fall via Areas USA and Vistar.
