Reviews: Ben Stiller’s Soda, Anthony Kiedis’ Coffee, Something & Nothing
This week's product reviews features Stiller's Natural Sodas, Jolene Coffee and premium soda Something & Nothing.
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Non-Alc Beverage Sales ‘Healthy’ in Early October
Non-alcoholic beverage sales were “healthy and broadly stable” during the two-week period ending October 18, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
RTD Cocktails Keep Climbing; Cutwater Up Triple-Digits
Spirits and cider sales stayed broadly stable in the two-week period ending October 18, while trends for flavored malt beverages (FMB) and seltzer worsened, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Marketing: Rambler Sparkling Water Invites Consumers to ‘Chug Life’
Rambler Sparkling Energy is attempting to redefine what a non-alcoholic beverage can looks and feels like with its “boldest” campaign to date: “Chug Life.”
Taste Radio: Her Recipe for a Multimillion-Dollar Brand? Start With Dough.
Kathryn Bricken, the founder and CEO of Doughlicious, shares how she turned a London-based cookie dough startup into a global frozen dessert powerhouse now in 6,000 U.S. stores, including Whole Foods, Target, and Kroger.
New Adult Non-Alc Drinks From Ghia, Little Saints, Artet And More
This month’s adult non-alc offerings include a pocket-friendly THC aperitif, a new oaky spirit replacement from Little Saints, and a citrusy spritz from Ghia.
BevNET Best of Awards: Submit Your Nominations by Friday, Oct. 31
BevNET’s annual “Best Of” Awards celebrate the people, brands, products, and ideas that are shaping the future of the beverage industry. Submit your nominations by this Friday, Oct. 31.
Taste Radio: Unboxing Opportunity & Innovation Here… And There
The hosts unpack curated snack boxes featuring innovative products from emerging food and beverage brands – from sourdough bites and zaatar crackers to whiskey pecans and candied pistachios. They also share insights on how founders can save big and stand out at BevNET’s upcoming events in L.A.
New Products: C4’s Cereal Killer, Red Bull Goes Gridiron and MALK Brings Back Nog
It’s not yet Halloween but some brands are already getting ready for the holidays, whether it’s the return of MALK’s fan favorite Holiday Nog or a permanent cran-raspberry flavor launch from Bear Maple. We also take a look at C4’s latest nostalgic energy offerings and Red Bull’s latest NIL deal.
Nielsen Look-In: Soft Drink Sales Slowed in Late September
It’s becoming a familiar story: weaker volumes again weighed down sequential non-alcoholic beverage sales growth in the two-week period ending October 4, according to Goldman Sach’s latest analysis of NielsenIQ data, including xAOC and convenience, plus Amazon.
Taste Radio: What Happens After You Sell To Starbucks? For George Howell, Everything.
Specialty coffee pioneer George Howell shares how a long-term vision and a commitment to quality over trends helped reshape American coffee culture, even after Starbucks acquired his original brand. He also reveals the little-known origins of the drink that would become the Frappuccino, critiques why many cafés fall short on customer experience, and explains his unapologetic views on flavored coffee.
New Products: Uncle Matt’s Does Yerba Mate, Seasonals From Laird and Sylva
This week’s new sips include autumn-inspired seasonals from Laird and Sylva, a line of THC-infused craft soda from current and former NBA players and a partnership between Monster Energy and a British racing star.
Taste Radio: Is THC In Target A Tipping Point? Finally, Fiber Is Sexy.
Is Target about to normalize THC drinks? The team unpacks a potentially game-changing move by the retail giant, and what it could mean for the future of cannabis beverages. They explore the regulatory roadblocks and why the move might be a tipping point. Plus, why PepsiCo is calling fiber “the next protein,” and a look at CPG innovations, including a surprisingly convenient twist on tomato paste.
Reviews: Huel Daily Greens Delivers, Hawaiian Tropical Sodas Delight
This week's reviews roundup features a pair of brands pushing the envelope -- one in a evolving new category of 'greens' drinks and another offering a fresh take on the classic soda.