Video: BevNET’s Mid-Year Report, Part 1
As emerging categories continue to evolve, BevNET CEO John Craven and Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman discuss notable developments in the beverage industry during the first half of 2014.
John Craven
CEO / Founder / Editorial Director
As founder and CEO of BevNET, John Craven is a widely-recognized authority on the beverage industry and he is frequently cited in mainstream media. His vision shapes the editorial, publishing, and positioning of all of BevNET's properties, including BevNET.com, NOSH.com, BevNET Magazine, Brewbound.com and their associated conferences. John is a graduate of Boston College with a BS in Marketing and Computer Science.
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BevNET FBU (Food & Beverage University) coming to LA on September 11
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Video: Expo West 2014 – Sweet Leaf Tea Co-Founder Gets into Coffee Biz with High Brew
In an interview with BevNET CEO John Craven, David Smith said that High Brew would “attempt to reverse that trend” of sweet coffee products with a formulation that features a stronger coffee flavor than competing brands along with reduced sugar and calorie content, as compared to other coffee drinks.
Video: Expo West 2014 – Chameleon Cold-Brew Leaps into RTD Coffee with New Single-Serve Line
Having established itself as a leading player in the rarified realm of “third wave coffee,” Chameleon Cold-Brew has now set its sights on bringing high-end coffee to a broader base of consumers with a new line of single-serve, ready-to-drink products.
Video: Expo West 2014 – Health-Ade Adds Kombucha Vet as Operations Chief, Ramps Up Production
In this video, filmed at Heath-Ade’s booth at Natural Products Expo West 2014, BevNET CEO John Craven speaks with co-founder Daina Trout about the company’s frugal deployment of capital, its production strategy and why an increase in manufacturing requires a slow and steady approach. Trout also discusses the target market for Health-Ade, why the kombucha category can pull from other beverage segments and new distribution of its beverages.
BevNET FBU Boston is Two Weeks Away! Limited Space Remaining; Register NOW
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Video: A Recap of Expo West 2014 — Examining Whole Foods’ Dynamic Impact on Non-GMO Certification; Emerging Trends, Innovation and Categories
Here’s a math problem for you: if the show floor at Natural Products Expo West 2014 encompassed over 1 million square feet, how big do you think the proverbial elephant in the room (in this case, the Anaheim Convention Center) would have to be? Gargantuan, for sure, and for beverage exhibitors at the event, it was clear that the mammoth in the room is known as Whole Foods. The clout and sway of the natural grocer was in full display at Expo West.
5:30PM ET BevNET’s Brewbound “Brew Talks” Craft Beer discussion live from Durham, NC
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Agenda for BevNET FBU Boston (March 27) Announced; Features 20+ Food & Beverage Speakers
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New Event: BevNET FBU Brings “Food & Beverage University” to Boston on March 27, 2014
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