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People Moves: Austin Allan Leaves Iris Nova for Ark Foods
Austin Allan has been named director of marketing at produce company Ark Foods, just three months after joining Dirty Lemon parent company Iris Nova as senior director of special projects.
Erin Cabrey
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Erin assists the editorial team at BevNET, NOSH and Brewbound. She is a graduate of Fordham University with a BA in Journalism.
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Top Takeaways from SPINS’ Expo West Webinar Recap
Plant-based protein, dairy's efforts to regain relevance, and the continued ascent of CBD and hemp were a few of the major trends to emerge from Natural Products Expo West 2019, according to a show recap presented yesterday by market research group SPINS.
Three Years After Acquisition, Lucky Jack Expands Retail Footprint, Looks Beyond RTD
Three years ago, Giancarlo Chersich purchased nitro-infused cold brew coffee brand Lucky Jack alongside celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels, with a game plan to use Michaels as a megaphone to raise brand awareness in order to increase retail presence in key markets.
Press Clips: Physicians Call for Regulation on Kids’ Access to Sugary Drinks
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association are introducing new policy recommendations to limit kids’ and teens’ access to sugary drinks, according to CNN.
Press Clips: Indiana Lawmakers Seek Ban on Energy Drink Sales to Minors
Lawmakers in Indiana have proposed a bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors, according to Tristate Homepage. If passed, Senate Bill 369, introduced on January 10, would make it a class C misdemeanor to “sell, give, or distribute an energy drink” to a minor.
KDP: Net Sales Flat in Q4, Up 2.3 Percent for 2018
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported a 2.3 percent increase in net sales in 2018, according to a company earnings report released today.
Effective Messaging, Evidence Key to Growth of Niche Functional Brands
In a saturated beverage market, consumers are increasingly seeking products that offer more than just good flavor and appealing packaging.
Euromonitor: CBD, Personalization Set to Drive Cannabis Market
In a webinar entitled “Cannabis Legalisation: How It Will Disrupt the Future” hosted by market research company Euromonitor International on Thursday, Shane MacGuill, head of tobacco research, and Spiros Malandrakis, head of alcoholic drinks research, looked at several ways in which cannabis will likely disrupt the tobacco and alcohol industries as well as how these industries can adapt.
SPINS 2019 Trend Predictions Webinar Recap
Internationally inspired nuts, better-for-you booze and a sesame surge are among the several emerging food and beverage trend predictions for 2019 that were highlighted in a webinar hosted by data technology company SPINS on Wednesday.
CBD Sports Wellness Beverages Emerge as Possible New Category
A lot of people think that Terrell Davis’ NFL career ended too soon, forced out by knee injuries after just eight years. They were unquestionably great ones, as he was elected to the league’s Hall of Fame.
Gallery: January’s New Product Launches
The new year has kicked off with several new launches and line extensions, as January’s new product gallery features Dirty Lemon’s first release in a year of new monthly SKUs, Coca-Cola’s foray into non-alcoholic adult beverages and several launches which suggest the CBD beverage trend will continue to surge forward in 2019.
Press Clips: Starbucks CEO Scales Back Schultz’s Expansion Plans
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is scaling back founder and former CEO Howard Schultz’s plans for luxury coffee shops, according to The Wall Street Journal. Schultz’s growth strategy included 1,000 Starbucks Reserve cafes selling premium coffee and artisanal bakery items, as well as 30 more locations of its Starbucks Roastery, experience-oriented stores aimed at increasing traffic and improving declining sales.
People Moves: Iris Nova Names Senior Director of Special Projects
Austin Allan has been named Senior Director of Special Projects for Iris Nova, the parent company of direct-to-consumer beverage platform Dirty Lemon.
People Moves: BodyArmor President Named
BodyArmor announced on Dec. 13 that Brent Hastie will join the company as president, effective March 2019, where he will report to founder and chairman Mike Repole.
