ZOA Introduces First Line Extension With Pre-Workout Supplement ZOA+
ZOA continues to be busy in the early months of 2022, announcing this week the launch of its first-ever line extension, a pre-workout energy drink called ZOA+.
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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Ex-Waterloo Marketing VP Launches Country Luau RTD Cocktails
Just a few weeks after his former colleague Jeff Arnold joined LALO Spirits as its president and COO, another alumnus of Texas-based Waterloo Sparkling Water’s management team is entering the beverage alcohol category with the launch of Country Luau, a new spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktail line set to hit stores later this month.
Gatorade Gets ‘Fit,’ Drops Sucralose for Stevia In New ‘Real Hydration’ Play
Gatorade is pivoting away from sucralose with the launch of Gatorade Fit, the first product from the sports drink leader that does not include either sugar or artificial sweeteners.
De La Calle Adds Four New Flavors, $7M in Funding To Fuel Expansion
After a solid first year on the market, De La Calle is looking ahead to further growth in 2022, closing a $7 million growth funding round while preparing to roll out four new varieties in its line of ready-to-drink Mexican tepaches.
Sanzo Lands $10M Investment from CircleUp; Disney-Pixar LTO Arrives in March
On Monday, the company announced the closing of a $10 million Series A funding round led by CircleUp Growth Partners, and with participation from Convivialite Ventures, Semillero Partners, Gold House Ventures, Kaya Ventures, and former Coca-Cola Company chief growth officer Francisco Crespo.
Talking Rain CEO Chris Hall Talks Growth and Innovation at Sparkling Ice
The past year has seen Talking Rain's broader vision come into focus, with a balanced strategy of growing through innovation and continuing to execute against business fundamentals.
Binske Hones in on High-End Edibles With Intelligentsia Collaboration
In partnering with specialty coffee roaster Intelligentsia to collaborate on new products – the first being a cannabis-infused chocolate bar with espresso shavings – the self-styled “luxury cannabis” brand is aiming to distinguish itself as a leader in boutique, artisanal edibles.
Golden Grail Acquires Kids Drink Brand Tickle Water
Florida-based holding company Golden Grail Technology is continuing to build out its beverage portfolio with the acquisition of kids sparkling water brand Tickle Water, the company announced on Tuesday.
Distribution Roundup: Erewhon Invests in BARCODE, Biosteel CEO Talks Channels
BARCODE, a functional hydration beverage brand founded by former NBA trainer Mubarak Malik, has closed a $2.2 million funding round with participation from Erewhon Market; also, BioSteel CEO John Celenza offers his insights on the brand's channel strategy.
Report: Fly By Jing, Golden Ratio Among Fastest-Growing D2C Brands
Fly By Jing, Tea Drops and Golden Ratio were among the CPG names to feature in the top 25 fastest-rising D2C brands in Q4 2021, according to new research by Similarweb.
Endless West Lands $60M In Funding Ahead of B2B Platform Launch
Molecular spirits startup Endless West has pulled in another $60 million in funding to support the launch of its B2B platform, Blank Collective.
Pepsi: Revenues Rise in Q4 2021, But More Prices Hikes Coming
Rising costs and inflation pressures have softened PepsiCo’s full-year guidance for 2022 below analysts’ predictions, even as the company beat revenue expectations in its Q4 2021 earnings report, released this morning.
Coke: Market Share Rising, Net Revenue Up in Q4 2021 Even As Recovery Remains “Asynchronous”
A rebound in the away-from-home business helped The Coca-Cola Company to beat analysts’ revenue projections for Q4 2021, even as lingering supply chain questions means an asynchronous recovery.
Ugly Ending? Sparkling Water Brand Goes Dark
The U.K.-based sparkling water company had shuttered its business in Great Britain last year in order to focus on growing in the U.S., but the brand’s website is no longer accepting orders at this time.