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Review: Free Rain

Free Rain is a line of sparkling waters that are enhanced with functional ingredients and feature a unique flavor profile. The current lineup includes three SKUs: Tart Cherry & Siberian Ginseng for Energy, Blood Orange Ginger and Ashwagandha for Focus, and Blackberry & Passionflower for Calm.

Review: Sap Sucker

Sap Sucker is a new line of organic sparkling tree water beverages that are made in Canada. The product is launching three flavors: Lime, Lemon and Original.

Review: Fountain Sparkling Water with CBD

Fountain’s Sparkling Water with CBD is zero calorie, unsweetened, and comes in three flavors: Lime, Grapefruit, and Cucumber. Each 12 oz. can is enhanced with 20mg of CBD from full spectrum hemp.

Your Valuation Questions Answered: Join the Round Table with Stu Strumwasser

BevNET and NOSH have designed a platform exclusively for subscribers so that they can work with their peers and our selected experts. Our first Round Table discussion will be with Stu Strumwasser, managing director of Green Circle Capital, on Aug. 26. Stu will be answering questions about 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.

Taste Radio Ep. 224: How Do You Mainstream A Coastal Concept? A Couple ‘Dadz’ Have A Plan.

“New Girl” actor Max Greenfield and serial entrepreneur Mike Constantiner, co-founders of dad-centric consumer products and lifestyle company Dadz, spoke about how they’re attempting to reach a “new generation of dads,” the importance of a strong founding team and why it offers a “shortcut” to a fast start and how the brand is being communicated to the trade and consumer press.

Speed Dating: Connect with Investment Bankers to Explore Valuation and Start Your Process

Brands big and small benefit from maintaining good relationships with investment bankers, who often help them navigate important decisions when it comes to fundraising and valuation. On Thursday, September 3rd, brand leaders will have the opportunity to participate in 1-on-1 virtual meetings with investment bankers that have expertise facilitating dealmaking in the food and beverage industry.

Review: Fluid Cold Brew

Fluid Cold Brew is a line of cold brew coffee drinks enhanced with electrolytes. The product is marketed as having hydration and energy benefits and the formulations are low calorie and sugar free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.