Los Angeles County is looking to take Coke and Pepsi to court over the soda giants’ environmental impact. The county filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company this week alleging they have tried to deceive the public about the recyclability of and potential health issues emanating from plastic bottles.
Non-alcoholic apéritif brand De Soi is getting a winter makeover today as its first-ever limited-edition flavor hits shelves – part of the brand’s strategy to continue to emotionally connect with its consumers as the adult non-alc (ANA) category “grows and becomes hegemonized."
Call it one of those “good” problems: NYC-based cold-chain DSD house Dora’s Naturals is operating at about 130% capacity from its current warehouse, said head of business development Tanya Seber on a call last week.
Ben Branson, the trailblazing founder of non-alcoholic spirit brand Seedlip and innovative venture studio Pollen Projects, shares his perspective on an evolving market for zero-proof beverages, why “the best” non-alcoholic products are not analogs of legacy spirits and why he’s betting big on an unusual sourcing and production model.
Don’t miss your chance to submit nominations for the BevNET Best of 2024 Awards. The deadline is this Friday, November 1st.
The hosts chat about actor Tom Holland’s foray into CPG with NA beer Bero, before riffing on an enlightening collaboration between an up-and-coming wine company and personal care brand. We also feature an interview with Megan Klein, the founder and CEO of Little Saints, an innovative brand of non-alcoholic cocktails infused with functional mushrooms, who recently appeared on “Shark Tank.”
In this week’s new products roundup, cold brew maker Stok makes its first foray into the energy drink space, V8 and Grillo’s join forces to shake up a classic brunch cocktail and Sprite spices up its portfolio with the return of a winter seasonal.
Poorvia Patodia, the founder and CEO of pioneering chickpea snack brand Biena, talks about how a “build to win” philosophy influenced key decisions during a challenging period. She also defines and explains the value of “true differentiation” and shares her take on when founders should raise capital and how to identify distributors with aligned values.
How do U.K. CPG brands compare to their U.S. counterparts? On the ground in London, the hosts discuss their experience at last week’s Cheers! The Drinks Summit event and highlight innovative snacks and beverages they encountered at visits to local retail chains and specialty stores.
In this week’s new products roundup, Monster Energy joins forces with rapper French Montana, Aura Bora partners with Magnolia Bakery to create a sweet treat-inspired sparkling water and GHOST goes punk at the When We Were Young Festival.
Venture funding increased by 16% quarter--over quarter, driven by more late stage investments compared to the second quarter of the year.
In an interview framed as a series of true or false questions, Peter Rahal, the co-founder of protein bar brands RXBAR and David, reflects on his obsessive work ethic and leadership style. He also talks about “the best business strategy” and what he means when he says that happiness is “irrelevant.”
With Taste Radio’s London meetups on the horizon, the hosts have their say on trendy brands, new products and the coming crush of seasonal LTOs. They share their respective takes on David, the high-profile protein bar brand launched by RXBAR co-founder Peter Rahal and whether decaf coffee is about to take off. They also get giddy about green cocktails and a record-breaking advent calendar.
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