In this week’s roundup of new product launches, Coca-Cola rolls out a limited-edition “imagination-flavored” soda, Chamberlain Coffee adds two new flavored matcha powders to its portfolio and several brands kick off the fall season early with pumpkin-flavored creamers.
Mustard-based donuts, beer-infused sneakers, cheese cocktails… No, this episode isn’t about trying to gross you out. Rather, the hosts discuss recent marketing campaigns, collaborations and limited-edition merchandise involving legacy and small brands. This episode also features Dr. Emma Walker, the master blender for Johnnie Walker, answering a ten-pack of questions about her trailblazing role and the future of the iconic Scotch whisky brand.
The BevNET team is hosting a SoCal food, beverage, and beer industry meetup on Tuesday, September 13th from 4PM to 6PM PT. Join our San Diego team, as well as our CEO John Craven and CMO Mike Schneider, for two hours of networking and product sampling.
Heather Terry, the founder and CEO of ambitious platform brand GoodSam Foods and the co-founder of trailblazing chocolate company NibMor, spoke about why acknowledging a lack of business acumen is important for early-stage founders, why adhering to brand mission is paramount to an operational strategy and how GoodSam aligns with consumers and retailers that embrace its vision.
In this week’s roundup of new products, Minneapolis Cider Company launched a new THC beverage brand, Olipop rolled out a better-for-you iteration of Dr. Pepper and La Colombe released its first sweetened cold brew fridge pack.
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Jordan Weitz, an investor with Monogram Capital Partners, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Charlie and Andy Nelson, brothers and co-founders of heritage-inspired spirits brand Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, spoke about how thoughtful networking was critical to identifying key partners and advisors, why they never wanted to be the smartest people in the room when starting the company, why they turned down millions of dollars during one of their first funding rounds and how they assessed Constellation Brands’ offer to invest and eventually acquire a controlling stake in the company.
As consumer awareness of boba tea grows in the U.S., California-based frozen instant boba kit brand Boba Bam has appointed industry veterans Apu Mody as Executive Advisor and John Koury as Vice President Sales.
In this episode, BevNET reporter Brad Avery joined Taste Radio’s regular hosts and discussed his recent article about an innovative “scent-flavored hydration system” that is making inroads in the U.S. They also spoke about 7-Eleven’s embrace of upstart brands and shared personal takes on several new products, including grain-free donuts and spicy (if not NOSH-y) potato chips. Also in this podcast: a brief recap of annual cocktail convention Tales of The Cocktail and the latest edition of The Maxi Minutes.
In this week’s roundup of new products, ZOA Energy unveils limited-edition Black Adam cans, Figlia rolls out its first RTD offering and Psychedelic Water launches the first legal microdose product.
This summer’s new whiskey releases saw brands paying homage to smoky summertime bonfires, releasing new 2022 editions of previously released products and rolling out new collaborations. Check out the gallery for new releases from WhistlePig, Hotel Tango and MF Libations.
As the heat and humidity linger, many beverage brands are rolling out new ready-to-drink cocktails to help cool you down. Check out this gallery for five new offerings you can sip in the shade.
In this episode, we’re joined by Morgan McLachlan, co-founder and master distiller of botanical spirits and lifestyle company AMASS and also the co-founder of De Soi, a brand of non-alcoholic aperitifs co-developed with music icon Katy Perry. McLachlan spoke about how her career in the film industry guided her focus on creative distilling methods, AMASS’ distinctive branding and positioning, how De Soi is an expression of a new phase in her life and the origins of her partnership with Perry.
Functional tea maker Teaonic has been producing functional tea tonics for several years, but just recently announced an expansion into sparkling beverages with the release of Fresh Pop, a low-calorie, zero-added-sugar soft drink enhanced with plant-based ingredients.
