Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Winter Fancy Food Show 2018 Video: Kona Deep Looks to Make Waves

Kona Deep, which recently completed a $5.5 million fundraise that will help expand its distribution and production capabilities, is working to educate consumers on how deep ocean water can provide quality hydration from a sustainable source.

CEO Giannella Alvarez Leaves Harmless Harvest

After two years with the company, CEO Giannella Alvarez has left Harmless Harvest, the company confirmed this week. An interim CEO is in place but has not been named publicly.

Sleep Supplement Som Launches Online

SOM is a sleep-aid dietary supplement sold in 8.1 oz. cans in original and zero sugar varieties. The formula contains magnesium, vitamin B6, l-theanine, gaba, and melatonin to help give consumers a deep, restful slumber.

Joyride Partners with Starbucks for Cold Brew Distribution

Through an agreement with Starbucks Coffee, Joyride is now producing and distributing Starbucks brand draft cold brew and nitro cold brew for the coffee giant’s foodservice accounts at hospitals, bookstores, colleges and offices in New York, Boston, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Know Brainer Partners with Nestlé Through Accelerator Program

Know Brainer, a ketogenic creamer brand, has partnered with Nestlé via the Terra Food + Ag Tech Accelerator program to incubate the brand. The program began in October with an 8-week educational curriculum and will close an additional 8-week pilot period in February.

Monster Renews UFC Partnership

Monster Energy today announced it has signed a new multi-year contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to remain the “Official Energy Drink” of the mixed martial arts competition.

Report Questions Effectiveness of Berkeley Soda Tax

Over the past two years, several studies examining the effect of Berkeley, California’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax, voted into law by residents in 2014 and implemented in the spring of 2015, have shown a drop in soda consumption.

Distribution Roundup: Rise Heads West

Rise Brewing Co. launches in the Pacific Northwest and announces a new taproom; FitWhey enters Arizona Sprouts stores; Xing Tea finds placements in 3,000 CVS stores

Diet Coke Announces Brand Revamp

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a relaunch of the Diet Coke line that includes new packaging and new flavors, while retaining the same fan-favorite formula.

Riff Cold Brewed Brings Craft Sensibility to Coffee

The founding team includes Crux Fermentation Project's Paul Evers, his son Bobby, former Stumptown cold brew product developer Nate Armbrust, former LinkedIn director Steve Barham, marketing consultant Kevin Smyth.

Zest Tea Launches RTD Line

The new 12 oz. cans of “High Octane” energy teas, launched in December for sale via the company’s website and Amazon, mark a large growth opportunity for Zest Tea, which is positioning the three-SKU line as an alternative to both coffee and traditional energy drinks.

The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2017

From acquisitions to new investments and the rise (or fall) of various brands and categories, the impact of the past year will continue to be felt well into 2018. We’ve put together our list of the Top 10 Most Read BevNET stories of 2017.

Press Clips: Long Island Iced Tea Pivots to Blockchain

Long Island Iced Tea Corp raises its stock and suspicions with pivot to blockchain; Nestle warned it lacks right to Californian water source; Juicero equipment to be auctioned off; Philz Coffee buzzed about as the next Blue Bottle