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.
Halifax-based Cove Soda has signed an exclusive agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Canada to lead national sales, distribution and omni-marketing execution for its line of probiotic sodas in 12 oz. cans.
Nutrabolt has taken a majority stake in Bloom Nutrition, positioning the parent company as a major platform across wellness CPG categories, including energy drinks and powdered supplements.
California-based supplier Blue Pacific Flavors has been acquired by confectionery coatings company Capol, the company announced today.
Canadian holding company Temple Lifestyle Brands has added Rise Kombucha to its expanding functional beverage portfolio. Launched in 2008, Montreal-based Rise established itself as a category leader in Canada before entering the U.S. in 2018.
PepsiCo is facing pressure from an activist investor to make a broad series of strategic changes, including restructuring its beverage division to welcome franchise bottlers back into the fold.
The “de-powderization movement” is underway at Huel, as the British meal replacement brand reaches into the red-hot greens category for its next and widest RTD release.
Celsius Holdings is now PepsiCo’s “strategic energy lead in the U.S.,” with the Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy brands under its management and PepsiCo distributing the full portfolio in the U.S. and Canada.
Per media reports over the weekend, the global beverage giant has enlisted investment bank Lazard to explore options for its most-expensive-ever acquisition, and has already held talks with “a small number of potential bidders” about the coffee brand.
If beverage entrepreneurs somehow thought the THC drink business would be more “chill” than the non-infused side, they might soon learn a hard lesson.
The meal replacement shake tumbled at retail in Q2, generating just $6.8 million in gross revenue Q2 compared to $11 million the same period last year, an approximately 33.6% drop.
For its first release since changing its name from Guayaki in May, yerba mate specialist Yerba Madre is embracing fresh, fruit-forward summer vibes – while teasing a new seasonal flavor strategy.
Cannabis beverage brand Uncle Arnie’s is planning to nearly double its team from 40 to 75 employees after closing a $7.5 million investment round co-led by Mindset Capital and Delta Emerald Ventures.
We recap notable distribution moves from the month so far, including the entrance of "modern Mexican soda" to Walmart's CSD set, the arrival of another D2C supplement brand into brick-and-mortar retail, and several moves by Sprouts.
The cannabis and beer company this morning announced the introduction of new 10 mg THC versions from its Fizzy Jane’s and Happy Flower brands through its Tilray Wellness division, available exclusively in the U.S.
