Greater Than, which launched in 2009 as a coconut water-powered sports drink line, is back with a new flavor: Chocolate. While still using coconut water as its base, this variety takes a more subtle approach and its primary positioning is as a recovery drink.
The state of strategic venture units during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic will be explored during Office Hours on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. ET when our guests will be the John Haugen, Heidi Dillon Otto, and Daniel Grubbs, the leaders, respectively, of 301 INC (General Mills), Distill Ventures North America and PepsiCo Ventures Group. Office Hours viewers are encouraged to submit questions before and during the show, and will be invited to join the discussion live.
Fresh off of a packaging revamp, High Brew Coffee is also launching a new product, Nitro Cold Brew. The product comes in a single unflavored and unsweetened SKU that utilizes a nitrogen “widget” inside the 12 oz. can.
You might recognize Tony’s Chocolonely by its quirky labels and comic font logo. Behind the Dutch brand’s playful vibe, however, is a profound mission to end the use of child labor within the cocoa industry. Ynzo van Zanten, the company’s Chief Evangelist, spoke about how Tony’s has navigated the development of a premium brand while staying focused on its overarching social mission.
Alter Ego, which is the counterpart to Oregon-based Riff Cold Brewed’s eponymous line of cold brew coffee drinks, is a line of sparkling cascara (aka coffee fruit) beverages that are positioned as natural energy drinks.
As we enter the heat of August, brands are offering consumers new innovations in coffee, CBD, hydration and plant-based beverages. Companies such as Big Easy Bucha, Four Sigmatic, Toutalou and Dose introduced shot lines while brand such as Electrolit, Waterloo and Goldthread unveiled new flavor launches. Check out the gallery for July's notable releases.
Simon Sacal, founder and CEO of innovative food platform Solely, spoke about his background as a food entrepreneur beginning as a teenager and how his career culminated in the development of the brand. He also explained why the company’s strategy and focus is “exactly the opposite of the easy way,” and why Solely doesn't launch a product unless it identifies “a huge advantage” over a competitor.
Aura Bora is a new line of zero-calorie sparkling waters that are flavored with extracts from herbs, fruits and flowers. The product line features five unique varieties, including Lemongrass Coconut, Peppermint Watermelon, Basil Berry,Cactus Rose, and Lavender Cucumber (which we did not sample).
The nineteenth round of Elevator Talk Livestream features leaders from Spicegrove, On The Rocks Cocktails, RX Water, Wild Willett Food and reBLEND. This week's special co-host is Vanessa Walker, the founder of Millennial Brands.
#OnTheMenuNow will take place on Wednesday, July 29th on the Instagram feeds of 30+brands in the F&B space. Tune in all day to hear leaders of Union Square HospitalityGroup, Coolhaus, Pipcorn, and 30+ other amazing food, beverage, and hospitality companies come together to magnify brand narrative about Black-owned businesses by sharing each other's brand journeys and thoughts in order to have conversations on equity.
Welcoming questions and supplying stories from his own extensive experiences as a founder and CEO, Skae will speak to the BevNET and NOSH community from the perspective of someone who has worked to be nimble and creative -- to help companies punch above their weight class -- no matter the circumstances.
Square One, a pioneer of organic spirits, has expanded its offerings into the ready to drink space. The new line of sparkling vodka cocktails features four flavors packaged in slim 12 oz. cans that come in at 7.5% ABV each.
Dash Water is a U.K.-based line of premium sparkling water beverages that recently announced its launch in the U.S. The products are zero-calorie and infused with upcycled fruits and vegetables instead of flavorings.
The eighteenth round of Elevator Talk Livestream features leaders from Quokka Brew, RIND Snacks, 3 Mountains Tea, Good Dees and Paleo Pro. This week's special co-host is Trent Moffat, the owner of Gotham Brand Managers.
