Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Wize Tea Sold to U.S. Buyer

Vancouver-based sparkling iced tea brand Wize Tea has been sold to an undisclosed acquirer, according to former CEO and founder Max Rivest.

BodyArmor Launches FIT Sparkling Sports Drink Line

BodyArmor, the Coca-Cola Company’s premium sports drink brand, is exploring new formats for hydration with BodyArmor FIT, a new caffeinated sparkling sports drink line aiming to broaden the brand’s use occasions for consumers.

Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules

Three former Nutrabolt executives will be able to keep their jobs at functional beverage brand Recess after a Texas federal judge rejected a request for an injunction from their former employer, so long as they do not share or use confidential information in their new roles.

Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May

Non-alcoholic beverage sales maintained a steady growth curve in the first half of May, as dollar sales rose 2.5% in the 52-week period ending May 16, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh

The better-for-you beverage brand first founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and led by L.A. Libations is rolling out a rebrand for its 16.9 oz. PLEZi Hydration line, with plans to focus fully on a cross-generational opportunity in sports drinks, having dropped its original kids juice line.

Distribution: Little Saints Focuses on Florida

Adult NA cocktail maker Little Saints is mounting a concerted effort to grow across its home state of Florida, launching 120 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores across the Sunshine State next month, marking the startup’s largest retail expansion to date.

The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.