Poppilu Acquired by Juicy Juice, SUNNYD Maker Harvest Hill
Poppilu, maker of organic ready-to-drink lemonade for kids, has been acquired by American Beverage Corporation for an undisclosed fee, the company announced today.
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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Flow Beverage Corp. Sells Virginia Production Facility to BioSteel
Alkaline water company Flow Beverage Corp. has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Verona, Virginia production facility to sports drink maker BioSteel in a deal valued at $19.5 million.
HighTide Cannabis Margaritas Set to Launch in Massachusetts
Backed by an experienced team of beverage operators, Massachusetts-based startup HighTide is aiming to capture a very specific title: the country’s number one cannabis-infused, non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink margarita brand.
Bang to Remove ‘Super Creatine’ From Packaging, Advertising
Bang Energy is removing the term “Super Creatine” from all packaging and advertising, after a jury ruled in September that the company and CEO Jack Owoc falsely advertised the ingredient in its products.
Diageo Acquires Balcones Distilling, Expanding Super Premium American Whiskey Portfolio
Diageo has acquired Waco, Texas-based whiskey maker Balcones Distilling in a cash transaction, the company announced today.
SEC: New Age, Brent Willis Misled Public on CBD Bevs, Distribution Gains
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week sent a cease-and-desist letter to Colorado-based NewAge Inc. in which it accuses the company and former CEO Brent Willis of making multiple false and misleading public statements regarding the company’s CBD beverage business.
Suja Acquires Cold-Pressed Juice Shot Brand Vive Organic
Cold-pressed juice maker Suja has acquired California-based Vive Organic, producers of a range of 2 oz juice shots, for an undisclosed fee.
Coca-Cola: Prices Rise in Q3 As Quincey Targets “Maximum Affordability”
Coca-Cola consumers are largely accepting double-digit price increases on beverages from the soft drink giant, as the company reported a 10% increase in revenue in its Q3 earnings report released earlier today.
Relaxation Beverage Brand Leilo Acquired by Fiji Kava
As the relaxation beverage category has expanded, multiple brands within the space have made a concerted effort to diversify their ingredients beyond a single source, whether CBD, L-theanine or another additive.
Kroger/Albertsons Merger: “An Existential Question” Around Effects on Brands
Kroger will purchase fellow grocery retailer Albertsons in a $24.6 billion deal that has left members of the industry wondering about the long term ramifications for brands and shoppers.
Laird Superfood to Shut Down Oregon Production Plant
Laird Superfood is shutting down its Sisters, Oregon production and fulfillment facility and laying off all workers at the end of this year, the company announced this week.
KDP: Roger Johnson to Lead New Supply Chain Team
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is recalibrating its supply chain management strategy with the promotion of Roger Johnson as its new chief supply chain officer.
Proper Wild Partners With Barstool Sports to Fuel Retail Expansion
The natural energy shot brand has landed digital media powerhouse Barstool Sports as its new marketing partner.
KetoneIQ Looks to Build Ketone Community With Shots at Equinox
This week, KetoneIQ's 2 oz drinkable ketone launched at all 38 locations of Earth Bar, 28 of which are located inside an Equinox gyms and 10 of which are standalone stores.