Is a Valuation Squeeze Inevitable? Discuss it During Office Hours with Green Circle Capital, North Castle Partners, and L. Catterton

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 14, 2020 at 2:56 pm

On the next episode of Office Hours we'll discuss valuation trends in the natural products industry and the overall changes in fundraising and operational strategy that can help guide brands as the capital cycle changes. This look at valuations and at the overall investment market for rising food and beverage brands will be part of a special three-part content and networking series.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 95: Why Successful Brands Respect And Love Their Competitors

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 14, 2020 at 11:24 am

Hannah Crum, co-founder and president of influential trade association Kombucha Brewers International, spoke about how she manages a membership group comprised of “frenemies,” the recent launch of a Code of Practice for brewing kombucha and why it’s important to support the category’s evolution despite the misgivings of some within the space.

Better-for-You Food and Beverages Fuel the Inc. 5000 List

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm

Remember 2019? It was a year in which food and beverages brands were already growing -- before the pandemic sent consumers into new modes of pantry loading and cooking from home. Today, Inc. released its annual Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the U.S. in a range of industries.

Elevator Talk: W*nder, La Di Da, M Kombucha

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm

This episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Read the Ingredients, W*nder, La Di Da, M Kombucha and Down to Cook Foods. This week's special co-host is Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha.

Review: Greater Than Launches New Chocolate Flavor

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 11, 2020 at 4:00 pm

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. 

Office Hours: Corporate VC During Covid-19 with General Mills, Pepsi, Distill Ventures

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm

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.

Review: High Brew Nitro Cold Brew

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm

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.

Taste Radio Ep. 223: How Do You Build An Iconic Brand When ‘Money Is Not A Goal’?

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 4, 2020 at 10:59 am

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.

Review: Riff Alter Ego

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 4, 2020 at 10:00 am

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.

Gallery: July’s New Products

by BevNET.com Staff, Aug. 3, 2020 at 10:34 am

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.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 94: Why The Right Way Is ‘Exactly The Opposite Of The Easy Way’

by BevNET.com Staff, Jul. 31, 2020 at 1:05 pm

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.

Review: Aura Bora

by BevNET.com Staff, Jul. 30, 2020 at 4:30 pm

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).

Elevator Talk Livestream Round 19: Spicegrove, On The Rocks Cocktails, RX Water

by BevNET.com Staff, Jul. 29, 2020 at 2:58 pm

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 Initiative Galvanizes 30+ F&B Brands to Amplify Black-Owned Business On Instagram Live Today

by BevNET.com Staff, Jul. 29, 2020 at 9:34 am

#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.