Drink Maple LLC

Drink Maple Rebrands as Drink Simple

Posted: Mar 07, 2018 at 5:35 PM (Last Updated: Mar 07, 2018 at 11:32 PM)

The Vermont-based maker of maple and watermelon water products is rebranding as Drink Simple, introducing at Natural Products Expo West 2018 a new look for its product portfolio.

Power of One: Brands Building From Focus on Single Ingredient

Posted: Nov 27, 2017 at 2:16 PM (Last Updated: Nov 29, 2017 at 10:40 AM)

Even as products boasting complex flavor profiles enter the beverage market, a simple, pure ingredient experience has everlasting appeal for consumers. Three emerging beverage startups exemplify both the opportunities and challenges of following a single-ingredient strategy.

Review: DRINK Maple (and Melon) Adds New Flavors

Posted: Oct 06, 2017 at 12:00 PM (Last Updated: Oct 05, 2017 at 4:58 PM)

DRINKmaple, which is perhaps best known for their flagship 100% maple water product, continues to expand their lineup. Having announced DRINKmelon back in Spring of 2016, the company has expanded their SKU footprint a bit further.

Taste Radio Ep. 72: Biena Bets on Big Future for Whole Food Protein; High Brew Coffee Takes Us For a Ride

Posted: Aug 25, 2017 at 2:11 PM (Last Updated: Dec 29, 2017 at 11:50 AM)

Ep. 72 of Taste Radio features a conversation with Poorvi Patodia, founder and CEO of Biena, a fast-growing maker of roasted chickpea snacks. Patovia discussed how the combination of familiar snack flavors and a healthy, whole food option continues to win over investors, distributors, retailers and consumers.

Distribution Roundup: CVS Takes Better-For-You Brands Nationwide

Posted: Jun 07, 2017 at 4:27 PM (Last Updated: Dec 27, 2017 at 1:46 PM)

CVS takes Dry Soda and Drink Maple nationwide following better-for-you pilot program in select stores last year, Verday Chlorophyl Water expands into Whole Foods South Pacific region, AQUAhydrate expands presence in Arizona.

DrinkMaple Adds New Funding, Makes Distribution Gains

Posted: Jun 01, 2017 at 5:31 PM (Last Updated: Dec 27, 2017 at 2:02 PM)

Last month, the Vermont-based maple water brand announced it had received $250,000 in funding from Vermont venture capital firm FreshTracks Capital as part of a $4.35 million Series A round that was led by venture capital firm Cleveland Avenue.

Nation’s Leading Maple Water Brand to Showcase DRINKmaple and DRINKmelon at Natural Products Expo West

Posted: Mar 02, 2017 at 6:03 PM (Last Updated: Mar 03, 2017 at 9:34 AM)

The plant-based functional beverages can now be found in more than 6,000 stores nationally, as well as on Amazon and on drinkmaple.com. Over the course of 2016, the brand quadrupled its growth.

CVS Embraces Better-For-You Brands in New Pilot Program

Posted: Jan 17, 2017 at 3:45 PM (Last Updated: Oct 11, 2017 at 1:35 PM)

CVS is now stocking many better-for-you beverage brands in 450 of its stores as the next stage in its health-conscious rebranding that initially began in 2014.

DRINKmaple Expands Distribution into 1,030 Kroger Stores Nationwide

Posted: May 09, 2016 at 11:51 AM (Last Updated: May 09, 2016 at 11:58 AM)

DRINKmaple’s sister beverage, DRINKmelon Pure Watermelon Water, will launch this June with rapid sales and distribution growth projected.

DRINKmaple Debuts DRINKmelon, a Watermelon Juice Beverage

Posted: Mar 04, 2016 at 5:04 PM (Last Updated: Mar 07, 2016 at 10:13 AM)

DRINKmaple co-founder and CEO Kate Weiler told BevNET that the development of DRINKmelon was two-fold: extending the company’s distribution footprint -- including the recent addition of Kroger stores -- without introducing flavored varieties to its maple water line, and making efficient use of a new manufacturing facility.