Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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ZOA+ Pre-Workout Line Expands Into Powder

Energy drink brand ZOA has officially launched its ZOA+ Pre-Workout line in powdered format. Available in Cherry Lime, Fruit Punch and Wild Berry flavors, ZOA+ Pre-Workout powders are sold online direct-to-consumer and on Amazon for $49.99 per 25-serving tub.

Flow Reports Record Q3 Revenue, Continues Facility Divestment Plan

As it looks to reduce cash burn and achieve profitability, alkaline water maker Flow Beverage Corp. reported record brand revenue for its flagship water line during its Q3 earnings report this week, growing consolidated net revenue 21% to CAD$10.5 million.

GURU Touts 15% Q3 Growth, Chief Revenue Officer Grar Exits

GURU’s Theanine Fruit Punch flavor helped drive sales according to the Canadian energy drink company’s Q3 2023 earnings report released today, setting the stage for a U.S. launch this winter. Quarterly net revenue for the brand was up 15% year-over-year to $8.9 million, with gross profit of $4.5 million thanks to sustained strong margins, the company reported.

Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Accelerate in Late August

Non-alcoholic beverage sales accelerated slightly over the two-week period ending August 26, with volume sales picking up pace against slowing pricing increases, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Dollar sales in U.S. retail rose 7.9% in the two-week period, compared to +7.3% in the four-weeks and +7.8% in the 12-weeks.

Molson Coors Ups Its Stake in ZOA with New Investment

Molson Coors Beverage Company’s faith in Dwayne Johnson-backed energy drink brand ZOA is rock solid. The beverage conglomerate “will strengthen its investment” in ZOA as part of its overall Beyond Beer non-alcoholic beverage growth strategy.

Icelandic Glacial Plans Facility Expansion, Retail Growth After Fundraise

It’s an international brand, and now, with cash in hand, it’s time for international growth. That’s the way Icelandic Glacial CEO Reza Mirza categorized this week’s news that the brand had received new equity funding from a group of new and existing investors.

Six Questions with Weller CEO John Simmons

We caught up with Weller CEO John Simmons to learn more about the brand’s experience in both Erewhon and Minnesota in order to learn more about how hemp-derived THC is breaking out into the mainstream and how the brand, which had previously established itself in the CBD category, is using the opportunity to reach new consumers.

Rabobank: M&A Slowdown Will Lead Buyers, Sellers to Rethink Deal Strategy

Although M&A activity may have slowed amid economic uncertainty over the past year, it’s hardly an anomaly. However, a new report from Rabobank, titled “The New Deal Environment,” says that slowdown means potential buyers and sellers may have to significantly rethink how they approach deals going forward.

NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate in Early August

Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerated in the two-week period ending August 12, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Total retail dollar sales in tracked channels was up 6.7% in the two-week period, compared to +7.4% in the four-weeks and +8.3% in the 12-weeks.

Taste Radio: Dan Aykroyd Is (Probably) A Better Salesman Than You

Sketch comedian. Ghostbuster. Vodka entrepreneur. It’s all in a life’s work for Dan Aykroyd. The co-founder of iconic spirit brand Crystal Head Vodka, Aykroyd spoke about the company’s adherence to business fundamentals and premium positioning, what makes him an effective salesman and the limited impact of his celebrity on the brand’s success. He also explained what postal work has to do with the ownership team’s harmonious relationship and answered an infamous question with a “little g.”

Yerbaé Raises $4M, Leans Into Sports & Entertainment

Yerbaé has raised over $4 million in the “first tranche” of a new funding round backed by a variety of athletes and entertainers, the Arizona-based plant-based beverage brand announced yesterday.

Ex-Pressed Juicery Chief Kalra Joins Sol-ti as President and CEO

Organic juice brand Sol-ti has named former Pressed Juicery chief Pawan Kalra as its new president and CEO, who steps into the role as Sol-ti founder Ryne O’Donnell shifts to the role of chairman and “Chief Vitality Advocate.”

Reed’s: Soda Maker Lowers Income and Losses in Q2

Despite making headway on reducing expenses, Reed’s, Inc. reported net sales fell to $10 million in Q2, compared to $13.7 million in the same period last year, during its quarterly earnings call last week.