Martín writes news articles and feature stories covering the non-alcoholic beverage industry for BevNET. A graduate of Boston University, Martín's previous work has appeared in USA Today, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald.
A pair of young entrepreneurs in Minnesota have launched Charm Social Tonic, an adaptogen-powered mocktail that's gone from a university class project to making its retail debut at stores and cafes around the Twin Cities this spring.
Despite a checkered history for sparkling RTD coffee at retail, Esspo is betting that its combination of flavorful refreshment and moderate caffeine will resonate with consumers seeking something different to shake them out of the afternoon doldrums.
As energy drink makers look to expand under the general umbrella of "performance"-based functionality, electrolytes are increasingly the logical next place to look.
Sporting legends David Beckham and Tom Brady are both the leading faces and equity stakeholders in their respective wellness brands, and are helping combine health and lifestyle elements into differentiated online business models that have room to expand.
Backed by experienced industry operators, Alohi is taking a female-first perspective in offering three low dose (5mg or 10mg THC) varieties of lightly sparkling drinks carrying 45 calories and 7 grams of sugar per 12 ounce can.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced new leadership for its future coffee division after the company finalized its acquisition of JDE Peet's today.
As brands across CPG know all too well, Costco’s deeply loved Kirkland store brand can reshape a category overnight.
The deal comes roughly five years after Constellation's initial investment in HOPWTR in 2021 through its Venture division.
So Good So You chief brand officer Rita Katona and CEO Eric Hall, who together co-founded the company in 2014, will maintain equity in the company and a seat on the board of directors.
The acquisition, announced Monday morning, deepens Danone's roster of functional nutrition brands, with Huel's product portfolio spanning from its flagship powder-based shakes to ready-to-drink beverages and snack bars.
As it enters its 100th year in business, Chicago-based powder mix maker Jel Sert is carving out a decidedly forward-looking approach to the category, one that leans on budget-friendly functionality -- hydration, energy, immunity and protein, specifically -- as the springboard for further growth.
Lifeway continues to enjoy revenue growth from increased volume, recording double-digit jumps in sales and net income after a year in which the company batted down a mooted acquisition by stakeholder Danone.
Sol-ti is growing its management team with a full slate of new hires, plus more people moves from PepsiCo, Lucky Energy and La Colombe.
Coefficient Capital is raising its ambitions to grow the next generation of consumer brands with the closing of its second fund at $290 million, including a previously unannounced vehicle called the Apex Fund with $240 in committed capital.
