Pointless is a new entry into the mid-calorie CSD set that focuses exclusively on ginger ale. All four 12 ounce flavors – Original, Lime, Blueberry, and Cranberry – feature cold-pressed ginger juice as their hero ingredient.
In this week’s new products gallery, MTN DEW helps gamers level up with the return of a popular LTO, AVEC teams up with Yes! Apples and Dr Pepper cranks up the heat.
Beekeeper is a new line of RTD cold brew coffee drinks that are made with Guatemalan coffee and a touch of honey. The line is launching with four varieties packaged in 8 ounce cans.
In the latest new spirits roundup, Tamworth Distilling unveils a wilderness-inspired smoked trout brandy, Heaven’s Door announces the newest addition to its Bootleg Series and Chicken Cock partners with headwear brand The Ampal Creative.
The nominees for BevNET’s “Best of 2023” Awards, presented by Zuckerman Honickman, showcase the diversity and profound talent within the beverage industry. These nominees stand out for their contributions, whether it's redefining established categories with innovative products, captivating consumers through compelling marketing campaigns, spearheading ethical ingredient sourcing and business practices, or crafting irresistible beverages that we just can't get enough of.
Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia, the co-founders of wellness brand Bloom Nutrition, spoke about why it's important to “let the creators create” on social media, how they measure the return on investment on social platforms, why hiring young talent has been key to success on TikTok and how they’ve supported Bloom’s relationships with Target and Walmart.
Joni Verjus is a brand of sparkling grape juice drinks that are made with upcycled fruit and contain no added sugar. Self-described as “a new way to drink,” Joni aims to bring the consumer with an often overlooked ingredient: verjus.
Why is a century-old apple orchard and cider company betting big on the future of cannabis? Eddie Brennan, the fifth-generation owner of New York-based Beak & Skiff, discussed its foray into the cultivation of cannabis and production of THC drinks. Also in this episode: the hosts’ take on a new line of zero-sugar juice and what Travis Kelce, Michael Bublé and Matthew McConaughey now have in common.
In this week’s new products roundup, Tribucha Kombucha rocks out with Greta Van Fleet, G.O.A.T. Fuel launches two new exclusive flavors with The Vitamin Shoppe and ZOA, Poppi, Red Bull and Milk Bar unveil festive seasonal offerings.
Spade is a recently launched line of premium sparkling sodas that contain zero calories and zero sugar. Sweetened with stevia, spade is also infused with electrolytes with the goal being that the drinks keep you “hydrated and refreshed.”
Get ready for our November Community Calls! This month, hear how to market regenerative agriculture to consumers, protect gross margin in the long term, troubleshoot and brainstorm velocity, and find out what kind of innovation gets a buyer's attention.
Austin Cocktails co-founders Kelly Gasink and Jill Burns explained how being okay with being uncomfortable and striving to expand their "luck surface area” helped them secure partnerships with Madison Square Garden and Constellation Brands, the latter of which led to an acquisition of their company, and how an unorthodox sampling strategy unlocked new retail and distribution opportunities.
If you haven’t had a chance to submit your nominations for BevNET’s Best Of 2023 Awards, we have good news. We’ve extended the deadline to Friday, November 3.
Why are some investors writing checks while others are content to stay on the sidelines? The hosts discussed a new survey that examines the dynamics of contemporary deal flow. They also spoke about opportunities for entrepreneurs to spotlight their brands at BevNET’s Winter 2023 events and highlighted two food brands that developed new snacks in collaboration with beverage companies.
