BevNET Announces Nominees for ‘Best of 2022’ Awards
Each year, BevNET’s “Best Of” Awards are presented to honor the most influential and impactful companies, brands, people, products, ideas and trends from across the beverage industry landscape.
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Taste Radio: Business IS Personal. And It’s How Sahra Nguyen Is Reshaping An Industry.
Nguyen Coffee Supply founder and CEO Sahra Nguyen explained how the company’s approach to storytelling via flavor and personal narrative is shifting the perception of Vietnamese coffee, why incorporating her background and beliefs into brand communication is both challenging and highly effective, and the one word that drives the company’s innovation strategy.
Marketing: Monster Energy Inks Deal With New York Rangers; Leisuretown Partners With Comedian Chelsea Handler
California-based energy drink giant Monster has inked a marketing deal with the New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden, the brand announced in a press release. As part of the integrated marketing partnership, the indoor arena will feature a co-branded grab-and-go concession stand dubbed the “Monster Energy Bodega.”
Review: Juvee Energy Drink
Juvee is a new line of energy drinks from gaming lifestyle company 100 Thieves. The low calorie and zero sugar beverages were designed to be approachable and inclusive, which is something that factors into both drink’s formulation and its branding approach.
This Week’s New Products: Passion Fruit Cannacocktail & Cinnamon Churro Creamer
In this week’s roundup of new products, C4 teams up with the Wounded Warrior Project to launch exclusive products, La Colombe celebrates the holidays early with new latte flavors and Flora Hemp Spirits unveils its newest “cannacocktail.”
Review: Xoca Rebrands
Xoca is an all natural prebiotic soda made with upcycled cacao fruit that has dubbed itself as “The Good Soda.” The line, which has been rebranded since we first reviewed it in 2020, is available in two flavors, Cacaofruit & Cherry and Cacaofruit & Ginger, in 12 ounce cans.
Meet 1:1 With Industry Experts at Our Next Virtual Networking Event on November 9
Our next virtual networking event is on Wednesday, November 9th from 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET. Virtual networking is a series that connects food and beverage brands with industry experts. Growing brands will have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with leaders from Whipstitch Capital, Piper Sandler, FDM Sales Management, Chase Ink. Public Relations, MomentumCPG, and Arena Partners.
Elevator Talk: Marquis, Transcendence Coffee, Après Hours, Country Luau
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Andrew Guard, the founder of The Guard Agency and Right Coast Brands, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Review: Joyo Adaptogenic Sparkling Tea
Joyo is a line of USDA Organic adaptogenic sparkling teas that are low calorie and low in sugar. The brand was founded by author and podcast host Jay Shetty and his wife Radhi Devlukia-Shetty.
Spirits: 15 New Autumn Releases From Top Chef to King Tut
In this autumn edition roundup of new spirits releases, Highclere Castle celebrates the anniversary of discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Åhus Akvavit introduces its seasonal blend in the U.S. and Yobo Kish teams up with Top Chef winner Kristen Kish to launch a new aperitif line.
Taste Radio: The Most ‘Outstanding’ Advantage A Brand Can Have Is One That Many Overlook
Outstanding Foods co-founder and CEO Bill Glaser spoke about how he has applied lessons from prior entrepreneurial ventures to the company’s business strategy, how the brand has attracted celebrity investors and involved them in marketing and promotion efforts, and the evolution of Outstanding Foods’ package design and its alignment with the company’s innovation and retail strategies.
Review: Halmi
Halmi is a line of Korean-inspired sparkling beverages that are made with fruit juice and spices. The product line presently consists of a single SKU, which is flavored with cinnamon, ginger, jujube and persimmon.
BevNET Best Of 2022 Awards: Deadline Extended to November 4
If you haven’t had a chance to submit your nominations for BevNET’s Best Of 2022 Awards, you’re in luck. We’ve extended the deadline to Friday, November 4.
This Week’s New Products: Twix-flavored Creamer & Sugar Cookie Soda
This week in new products, Jones Soda Co. bottles up Thanksgiving dinner, Coffee mate launches some sweet collaborations and Nutrabolt XTENDs its lineup of hydration products.