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.
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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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.
Better Booch Looks to ‘Future’ of Fermentation With New Ingredient, Brand Vision
With the winds of change at its back, and a novel new ingredient in tow, Better Booch is powering forward under a new North Star of holistic wellness via the microbiome.
Report: Funding Climbs in Q1, But Flows to Fewer Brands
Venture investment in food and beverage brands is at its highest point in two years, according to the latest Q1 2024 report from research group The FABID. But that doesn’t mean the market isn’t still tight, as well.
This Water Is Not Beer: Brami Co-Founder Rides Canned H2O Wave
While Not Beer co-founder Dillon Dandurand acknowledges Liquid Death’s appeal as an alcohol alternative, his brand aims to make that relationship and positioning even closer by calling out the contrast in the most obvious way possible.
Morgan Wallen-Backed Ryl Tea Targets Awareness, Accessibility Via DSD
As a fast-rising company in a fast-growing category, Ryl Tea is at an early inflection point in its short lifespan. Speaking about its run thus far, CEO and founder Blodin Ukella emphasized the brand’s attention to efficiency, cash flow and judicious P&L.
Expo West Notebook: Verve, Equator Capture Cold Coffee Buzz
Our latest Expo West recap takes a look at innovations and updates in the RTD coffee category, including revamped and reformulated oat milk lattes from Verve, Equator's latest line expansion, a new brew from New Mexico and RISE Brewing's keg-free collab with coffee dispenser BROOD.