Elevator Talk: Oregon Hop Springs Delivers PNW Hops in a Non-Alc Format
Cindy Glick is the co-founder of Oregon Hop Springs, the makers of non-alcoholic and calorie-free carbonated water infused with select hops from the Pacific Northwest.
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Office Hours: Common Challenges, Hard Choices for Brands & Investors Under Stress
Office Hours, BevNET and NOSH’s weekly live call-in show, returns Tuesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. ET. Jordan Gaspar, managing partner at AF Ventures and Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless Harvest will field questions from food and beverage industry entrepreneurs about investor and brand relationships and how they can evolve in a crisis climate.
Review: HopTea Limited Edition “The Citra Bomb One”
The Citra Bomb One is Hoplark HopTea’s first flavor that’s being released as part of the brand’s new membership program, which offers subscribers an exclusive flavor every month. This variety, which is their member offering for May 2020, uses a white tea base and carbonated water and is double dry hopped with citra hops.
Spirits Gallery: This Spring’s New Rum, Whiskey and Gin Releases
In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new gin, rum and whiskey releases, including a Caribbean-inspired creation from a scotch label, Sagamore Spirit’s second collaboration with brewer Sierra Nevada, plus a pair of releases which will direct proceeds to charitable organizations.
Elevator Talk Livestream Round 12: Goldthread, Capuli ft. Sebastian Dreher of Doehler Ventures
The twelfth round of Elevator Talk Livestream features leaders from Goldthread, Pink and Blue, Twisted Alchemy, Capuli Drinks and more. This week's special co-host is Sebastian Dreher of Doehler Ventures, who will share his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
WATCH: Recess CEO Benjamin Witte Talks Brand Expansion, Creative Strategy
With the release of three new flavors this month — Black Cherry, Coconut Lime and Blood Orange — Recess is aiming to pivot the line’s flavor range towards mainstream tastes, and also to build upon the unique “personalities." But the company is also looking beyond beverage for ways to both grow revenue and create a deeper connection with its core audience — artists, designers and creatives — as exemplified by the launch of its new clothing line, Recess Realitywear.
Watch Office Hours: Private Equity and CPG During COVID-19 ft. VMG and Encore Consumer Capital
This week's featured guests, investors Wayne Wu (VMG) and Robert Brown (Encore Consumer Capital), offer financing advice and discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on investment in food and beverage companies, from sourcing and closing deals to changing terms.
Taste Radio Ep. 214: These Are The Cornerstones Of Siete’s Billion-Dollar Strategy
Miguel Garza, co-founder & CEO of Mexican-American food brand Siete Family Foods, spoke about the principles upon which the company was founded, the roles of family and love play in the company’s operations, the hallmarks of its product development and innovation strategies and why revenue isn’t the defining metric for Siete to become an iconic brand.
BevNET New Beverage Showdown 19: A Virtual Pitch Competition
BevNET’s flagship New Beverage Showdown pitch competition, presented by Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands, is returning this summer for a virtual experience. The evolving pandemic may have postponed BevNET Live, but it hasn’t hit pause on new innovation within the beverage industry.
Office Hours: Private Equity and CPG During COVID-19
Office Hours returns Tuesday, May 19 at 3 p.m. ET. Investors Wayne Wu (VMG) and Robert Brown (Encore Consumer Capital) will offer financing advice and discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on investment in food and beverage companies, from sourcing and closing deals to changing terms.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 85: How This Brand’s ‘Hidden’ Strategy Helped It Land Kroger And Target
Jessica Weiss Levison, founder/CEO of Peekaboo Organics, a maker of indulgent ice cream infused with hidden vegetables, spoke about the importance of identifying those who instantly “get” the concept, shared the unconventional way in which she met a Target buyer, her process for raising capital and a key way to avoid slotting fees.
Review: Favor
Favor is a line of organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) shots that are packaged in 1.93 oz shelf stable bottles and are positioned as gut health products. The line is launching in two flavors: Ginger Lemon Cayenne and Cinnamon Honey.
Elevator Talk: Vervet Brings Bartender-Crafted Canned Cocktails to Los Angeles
Tuan Lee is the co-founder & CEO of Vervet, a startup offering bartender-crafted canned cocktails featuring house-made bitters, fresh produce from California farms and spirits developed in partnership with Ventura Spirits distillery. Using recipes from co-founder and veteran bartender Hope Ewing, the brand delivers modern riffs on classic cocktails.
WATCH: Hella Cocktail Talks Whole Foods Launch, Adapting to COVID-19
BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero spoke with two of Hella Cocktail Co.’s three co-founders — Jomaree Pinkard and Eddie Simeon — to discuss how the company is exploring its role in the current market environment and adapting to conditions on the ground.