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Taste Radio Ep. 140: How to Solve Billion-Dollar Problems, According to Method/Ripple Foods Co-Founder Adam Lowry Taste Radio Ep. 140: How to Solve Billion-Dollar Problems, According to Method/Ripple Foods Co-Founder Adam Lowry

Taste Radio Ep. 140: How to Solve Billion-Dollar Problems, According to Method/Ripple Foods Co-Founder Adam Lowry

by BevNET.com Staff,

Adam Lowry explored the development of both Method and Ripple and how lessons from the former factored into the foundation for the latter. He also shared his perspective on how the funding environment for CPG brands has changed, why it was important to hire a CEO early into Method’s life cycle, discussed Ripple’s mission and its innovative technology, and why he believes that “raising money is not an indicator of success.”

Review: Rambler Sparkling Water Review: Rambler Sparkling Water

Review: Rambler Sparkling Water

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Rambler Sparkling Water is a mineral water that launched earlier this year out of Austin, Tex. This latest entry into the fast-rising category is filtered with Texas limestone and has added minerals in 12 oz can.

Elevator Talk: HyVida Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Water Brings Consumers Antioxidants Elevator Talk: HyVida Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Water Brings Consumers Antioxidants

Elevator Talk: HyVida Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Water Brings Consumers Antioxidants

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Rick Smith, President & CEO of HyVida, has engineered a functional sparkling water line by adding hydrogen gas. Incorporating hydrogen through a unique technology provides consumers a beverage with added antioxidants. With new technology and a unique concept, Smith has found developing a narrative the most challenging piece of the puzzle.

Editor’s Note: In Memoriam – Ryan Ziegelmann Editor’s Note: In Memoriam – Ryan Ziegelmann

Editor’s Note: In Memoriam – Ryan Ziegelmann

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Ryan Ziegelmann, president of Starbucks-owned organic beverage brand Evolution Fresh, passed away from cancer on November 8, the company told BevNET in an email.

Review: Teatulia Organic Tea Soda Review: Teatulia Organic Tea Soda

Review: Teatulia Organic Tea Soda

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Teatulia Organic Tea Sodas are a line of organic ready-to-drink sparkling teas that are sweetened with sugar.

Taste Radio Ep. 139: The ‘Accident’ That Made AriZona Co-Founder Don Vultaggio a Billionaire Taste Radio Ep. 139: The ‘Accident’ That Made AriZona Co-Founder Don Vultaggio a Billionaire

Taste Radio Ep. 139: The ‘Accident’ That Made AriZona Co-Founder Don Vultaggio a Billionaire

by BevNET.com Staff,

AriZona co-founder/chairman Don Vultaggio discussed how his experience as a beer distributor paved the way for the development and stunning rise of AriZona. He also explained how the company has maintained its iconic 99 cent pricing model for 26 years, why he views AriZona as “one big incubator,” and why running a business means handling all kinds of problems, even if it means mopping up blood.

Elevator Talk: Bitter Love Takes a Functional Approach to Sparkling Water Elevator Talk: Bitter Love Takes a Functional Approach to Sparkling Water

Elevator Talk: Bitter Love Takes a Functional Approach to Sparkling Water

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Taja Dockendorf, Co-founder of Bitter Love, is focusing on a new flavor profile to differentiate in the sparkling water category. The brand combines digestive bitters like ashwagandha, ginger and wormwood with carbonated water and a splash of fruit juice to offer a functional sparkling bitter beverage.

Review: Sol-ti’s VitaliTea Review: Sol-ti’s VitaliTea

Review: Sol-ti’s VitaliTea

by BevNET.com Staff,

San Diego-based cold-pressed juice company Sol-ti has recently expanded its product portfolio into a new category: organic ready-to-drink tea in five varieties, all of which utilize the same glass packaging and light filtration (rather than pasteurization) as their cold-pressed juices.

Review: Verve Coffee’s Nitro “Flash Brew” Coffee Review: Verve Coffee’s Nitro “Flash Brew” Coffee

Review: Verve Coffee’s Nitro “Flash Brew” Coffee

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According to the roaster, Flash Brew is prepared using a proprietary hot brewing process in an oxygen-free environment, then flash chilled -- the “flash” in Flash Brew -- and infused with nitrogen.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 8: Why ‘Digital First’ Is The Ugly Way to Succeed Taste Radio Insider Ep. 8: Why ‘Digital First’ Is The Ugly Way to Succeed

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 8: Why ‘Digital First’ Is The Ugly Way to Succeed

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Ugly Drinks co-founders Hugh Thomas and Joe Benn discussed growth planning for both the U.S. and U.K. markets, how the perspective of Ugly as a “digital brand” has shaped its overall business strategy, and how its loyal consumers -- aka the “Ugly Mob” -- have enabled the company to rapidly iterate and innovate.