CPG Week: Water That’s Not Beer And PE Firm Buys Cracker Company
On this episode of CPG Week, the team discuss developments in a spicy trademark dispute, water thats Not Beer and the first acquisition for a new PE firm.
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Review: Everhop Sparkling Hop Water
Everhop Sparkling Hop Water is a new entrant into the growing category of hop-infused sparkling waters. Each flavor pairs a specific hop variety with a splash of fruit juice, with. no added sugar and just calories per 12 ounce can.
Taste Radio: She Built An Iconic Brand By Thinking ‘Purely’ Every Step Of The Way
Elizabeth Stein, the founder/CEO of better-for-you granola and breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth, explains how to create something that retail buyers perceive as unique and incremental to a category, her two most important considerations when raising capital, and the impact of hiring the "right" people.
New Products: Erewhon Brand Kefir Soda, Plus Vita Coco, Mott’s, Free Spirits & More
In this week’s new products roundup, Erewhon introduces a canned version of its popular kefir sodas, Poppi creates a prebiotic twist on a classic soda flavor and Free Spirits makes its first foray into the ready-to-drink non-alcoholic canned cocktail category.
Taste Radio: Maybe Momofuku Doesn’t Deserve This Heat. Then Again…
Momofuku built its reputation as a company that was always willing to stir the pot. It may, however, regret stirring this one. The hosts leap into the fray with their own takes on a hot and developing story. They also riff on Japanese TikTok, ASMR videos of people eating and a new spirit brand that, according to the founder, may make your brain “bounce that ass.”
CPG Week: Trademarks, Trader Joe’s and Anti-Diet Dietitians
On the CPG Week podcast, the team discuss food news stories involving trademark infringement, Trader Joe's innovation and anti-diet dietitians this week. Plus, a BevNET original song to baked beans.
New Products: RTD Cocktails From Tip Top, Diageo, Betty Booze, Straightaway & More
In this gallery, major players like Diageo, Tip Top and Straightaway drop new flavors, SummerFall seeks to offer a West Coast-inspired take on Sake and The East Coast Cocktail Company teams up with social media personality Rufus Rice to launch Toxin.
Elevator Talk: Ancient Drinks, RINGA, Joopa Cacao Tea, Lolita’s Guiltless Margaritas
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Allison Ball, the founder & CEO, of Food Biz Wiz, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Taste Radio: Why Getting To ‘Zero’ Means Winning Today… And Tomorrow
What role can bars and mixologists play in protecting Earth’s fragile environment? It’s a question that Torres Brandy is attempting to answer via its innovative Zero Challenge competition, which is designed to promote a new paradigm in hospitality by aligning cocktail culture with environmental responsibility.
Review: Pretty Tasty Collagen Tea
Pretty Tasty Collagen Tea offers a refreshing take on the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea category with a beneficial twist: each can is enhanced with 10g of collagen protein.
Taste Radio: A Trendy Retailer May Have Run Its Race, But There’s Still Road Ahead
What happens when a small, but influential, retailer unexpectedly closes all of its stores? What does its closure say about the trends it embraced? The hosts discuss. They also test out a “nu” machine that produces on-demand plant-based milk and highlight a motley crew of RTD beverages.
New Products: Pressed Juicery’s Nootropics Collection, Plus Liquid Death, Gatorade, Snapple & More
In this week’s new products roundup, we look at a new eclipse-themed beverage from Snapple, a smaller pack size for Liquid Death, and a handful of ready-to-drink launches from Starbucks.
CPG Week: WTF? N.A. Retailer Goes M.I.A.
The CPG Week team brings on BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker to talk about the rumors circulating around adult non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson and the group discusses how far is too far with edgy branding in the beverage industry.
BevNET & Nosh Community Calls This April: VMG Investment Strategies, Special Retail Opportunities with RangeMe, and Securing Angel Investors
Get ready for our April Community Calls! This month, learn how to find, pitch, and collaborate with angel investors, optimize your brand’s presence among retailers in search results by leveraging RangeMe, and get a deeper look at VMG’s evolving investment criteria.