Guayaki’s C-Store Surge Continues With 7-Eleven, QuikTrip
With sales momentum still rising and fresh leadership at the helm, the brand is chasing opportunities to diversify (and add to) its 45,000 total doors across the U.S. and Canada.
Martín Caballero
Managing Editor, BevNET
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.
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A Drink With…. Ley Line Labs Co-Founders Charlotte Mizrahi & Matthias Laudico
CPG isn’t for the weak of heart, but Matthias Laudico and Charlotte Mizrahi, partners in full-service product development house Ley Line Labs, have been well served by following a simple goal: “We're really doing this because we want to make cool products for passionate people.”
Painful or Positive? Revamped UNFI Supplier Pact Stirs Industry Debate
There’s no question that powerhouse national distributor UNFI’s new Simplified Supplier Approach (SSA) is more streamlined than previous agreements. But that’s about the only thing everyone will agree on.
Lovely Bones: After ‘Star Wars,’ Rising Coffee Brand Looks to RTDs
Bones Coffee Co.'s bagged coffee business has been thriving online thanks mainly to its design flair and its winning blend of creative flavors. But amidst a wave of new products entering the category, can that approach translate to success in RTD?
Celebrity Parade: Messi Reveals ‘Más+’; Sofia Vergara’s Colombian Coffee
It’s another busy day in the world of celebrity drink brands, as we take a first look at Lionel Messi’s new “positive hydration” product and Sofia Vergara’s women-focused Colombian coffee brand, plus Snoop’s next beverage venture.
Prebiotic Problems? Lawsuit Takes Aim At Poppi’s Gut Health Claims
A class action lawsuit filed this week is taking aim at one of the central claims behind soda brand Poppi’s prodigious rise: its purported gut health benefits.
Let That Sink In: SESH Co-Founders Return with “Absorption” in Mind
After a first taste of the beverage industry, Zeke Bronfman and Nate Medow are back for a second round.
Suja Life Acquires Slice Soda Trademark
Suja Life has announced its acquisition of soda brand Slice, representing the company’s second acquisition since its purchase of Vive Organic in 2022. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Report: Foxtrot Assets Sold At Auction For $2.2M
The future of Foxtrot is once again in question after assets belonging to the shuttered grocery chain were acquired today by Further Point Enterprises via auction for $2.2 million, according to a report from Crain’s Chicago Business.
Zevia: Net Sales, Volumes Drop In Q1; DSD Launching in Pac NW
Soft top-line numbers overshadowed progress made in recovering from temporary distribution losses and a forthcoming move into DSD, according to Zevia’s Q1 2024 earnings report released after market close yesterday.
Super Coffee Founder Jordan DeCicco Named Interim CEO
Super Coffee’s new CEO is a familiar face: founder and chief operating officer Jordan DeCicco has been named interim chief executive as Tyler Ricks departs.
Jimbo’s Pulls Best-Selling GT’s Kombucha After Organic Ingredient Pivot
Organic ingredients may not be a dealbreaker to most retail stores or customers, but for a dyed-in-the-wool natural grocer like Jimbo’s in Southern California, it’s exactly that.
Oatly: North America Spurs Q1 Margin Gains, Revenue Growth
Oatly hailed “progress on [its] three strategic pillars” during its first quarter 2024 earnings call this morning, casting a positive tone on a report that highlighted volume growth, margin gains and cost cuts.
Táche Pushes Pistachio’s Coffee Connections With New RTD Latte
Last month, the New York-based brand quietly introduced its first-ever single-serve product, Táche Pistachio Milk Latte, sold in 11 oz. cartons. A labor of love for founder/CEO Roxana Saidi, the drink is also a critical piece of the company’s growth strategy for growing awareness and acceptance of pistachio milks.