FORTO Launches Full-Size RTD Line
FORTO is coming for Starbucks and Monster with a new full-size, ready-to-drink “Energy Coffee” line debuting at the 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Las Vegas on Oct. 8-10.
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Distribution Roundup: Sprig CBD Soda Expands
Distribution Roundup: Sprig CBD Soda Expands; HFactor Expands Into Sprouts; Califia Farms Expands Drinkable Yogurt Line; Hoplark HopTea Adds Whole Foods
Expo East 2018 Video: DrinkSimple on Rebranding and Diversifying
Earlier this year, Vermont-based maple water maker DrinkMaple rebranded itself as DrinkSimple, a move to accommodate and better define a growing product portfolio that included new types of plant-based beverages such as watermelon water.
CORE: Investors, Distributors React to Sale
Going from launch to a nine-figure exit in just 3 1/2 years is a rare feat in the beverage industry, but several of the key players in CORE Nutrition’s $525 million sale to Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) aren’t surprised.
Expo East 2018 Recap Pt. 2: Organic Association Meets, Plant-Based Goes Conventional
In the second and final part of our Natural Products Expo East 2018 recap, BevNET covers news emerging from the Organic Trade Association meeting and takes a look at some of the new products and developments in plant-based dairy, kombucha, functional waters and other categories.
Under New CEO, Talking Rain Charts Path to Growth
The company has focused on reinvigorating both its marketing and its product development capabilities to better speak to millennials and to properly capitalize on the outreach opportunities provided by social media.
Expo East 2018 Video: Keto Is King
In this video, NOSH reporter Meagan McGinnes and BevNET reporter Brad Avery examine developments within the sports nutrition space and recap the most notable keto products from this year’s show, including brands like Kitu Life, Rebel, Cave Shake, and Love Good Fats.
Expo East 2018 Video: Phocus Building Broad Consumer Coalition with Sparkling Energy Water
Clear/Cut Phocus, a sparkling water infused with 75mg of caffeine from green tea and L-theanine, an increasingly popular amino acid and nootropic also sourced from tea that provides consumers with a more level, focused energy boost without a crash.
Expo East Recap Pt. 1: Creamers Rising, Chameleon Growing
In the first of a multi-part recap of news and highlights from the show, we examine new developments in RTD tea, take a look at Chameleon Cold Brew's new innovations, chart the growth of the shot category and highlight a new wave of plant-based coffee creamer products.
People Moves: Protein2O Hires New CFO; Shifts at Bai
Bai Executives Repositioned Under KDP; Protein2O Hires Brian Douglas as CFO; Andrew Steele Joins BodyArmor; Soylent Names New CFO, VP of Digital Acquisition, VP of Brand Marketing; New Age Beverages Hires John Price as CFAO
Temple Turmeric Rebrands In Move to Broaden Appeal
At Natural Products Expo East 2018 in Baltimore this week, the Austin, Tex.-based elixir maker will be reintroduced as Temple, as the company seeks to evolve from a turmeric-centric brand into a broader functional beverage company.
Sunniva Rebrands As Kitu Life, Adds Creamer
Seeking to broaden its appeal, Sunniva Super Coffee has rebranded as Kitu Life, bringing with it new packaging and a new formulation for its line of organic RTD “super coffees” made with protein and medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. The company will premiere its new identity at Natural Products Expo East 2018 in Baltimore next week.
Distribution Roundup: JUST Water Launches in U.K.
JUST Expands into U.K., Partners with American Airlines; Pervida Partners with KeHE; Lori’s Lemonade Expands into Cost Plus World Market; The a2 Milk Company Enters Costco
Gallery: August’s New Product Launches
The summer may be coming to an end, but entrepreneurs were plenty busy working on new innovations, including fall seasonal releases, brand collaborations, and creative flavor profiles. We spotlight a number of notable new launches from August.