Dora’s Naturals Adds Philly Distribution
New York-based powerhouse distributor Dora’s Naturals is expanding south to Philadelphia, the company’s first push outside the tri-state area.
Jeffrey Klineman
Editor-in-Chief
As Editor-in-Chief of BevNET, Jeff Klineman oversees the organization's reporting across all of its web sites, as well as BevNET Magazine. Jeff also plans, curates, and hosts the BevNET Live and NOSH Live conferences. Jeff previously worked as a newspaper reporter for the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, the Boston TAB and the Metrowest Daily News, and has freelanced for publications like Slate, Boston Magazine, Self, George, Commonwealth, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is a graduate of Yale University and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. A frequently-cited expert on the beverage industry, Jeff has also twice been named in Forbes as one of the 25 Most Influential when it comes to Consumer and Retail Companies.
Posts by Jeffrey Klineman
Coca-Cola to Restructure BodyArmor, Coffee, Spirits Teams
The changes have effectively put an end to Coca-Cola’s New Revenue Streams division, which had responsibility for Red Tree and Coke’s RTD coffee business (largely its Dunkin’ Iced Coffee co-brand), both of which operated outside the company’s normal distribution approach.
Coke: Dan White, New Revenue Streams Out Of Spirits Biz
Coke’s New Revenue Streams unit is transferring control of the Coke’s Red Tree Beverages spirits play to different structural leadership, according to Beer Business Daily.
Updated: Chameleon Cold Brew Under New Ownership
Chameleon Cold Brew may be under new ownership, with multibrand rollup Next In Natural the coffee brand’s presumed new parent company.
Cost-Cutting Lemon Perfect Sheds CEO, CMO
An investor-driven shakeup at Lemon Perfect has resulted in significant headcount reduction, including company leadership and several of its employees.
As Sale Rumors Swirl, What’s Next for Olipop?
It’s logical that there’s building speculation around the next strategic move for Olipop, the brand that built the modern soda category alongside Poppi, but the path forward contains more than a few potential options.
BodyArmor CEO Set To Exit After Four Years
As the year ends, BodyArmor is preparing for new leadership.
Suja Files For IPO
Another cold chain company is heading for a public market exit. Suja Life, Inc. announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Where Do Hemp THC Drinks Go From Here?
After a whirlwind few days this week, the multi-billion-dollar hemp-derived THC industry is waking up this morning to the stark reality that, barring the creation of a legal federal framework, they will be virtually extinct within a year.
Recess Raises $30 Million in CAVU-led B Round, Adds Kyle Thomas From C4
Recess Drinks has closed a $30 million series B round led by existing investors including CAVU, while Kyle Thomas will be joining founder Ben Witte as co-CEO and President.
Target Begins THC Beverage Sales; ‘Monumental Day For The Category’
Target has stocked the shelves of 10 stores in the Twin Cities region with intoxicating hemp drinks from ten different brands, marking a potentially seismic shift in distribution for the category.
States of Confusion: Hemp, Cannabis Regulations in Conflict
The growth of the hemp THC business has shined a light on a system that allows the proliferation of legal cannabis in some states while also creating a thriving market for hemp THC beverages in others where cannabis is illegal.
Generous Brands Flexes Cold Chain Comfort With Health-Ade Purchase
Generous Brands has taken another step towards its goal to be a “chassis for the growth of manufacturing” of fresh, healthy beverages with its acquisition of Health-Ade, the second-largest national kombucha brand.
Health-Ade Selling to Generous Brands for $500 Million
Health-Ade’s investors are selling the company to Generous Brands, a portfolio company of private equity firm Butterfly Equity, for approximately $500 million.