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.
Does the world need another oat milk? The founding team behind Ghost Town Oats, a new oat milk venture backed by specialty coffee experts Michelle Johnson, Ezra Baker and Eric J. Grimm, would argue that it depends on what you mean by ‘another.’ .
Two of Canada’s major cannabis producers are coming together after Tilray Brands agreed to take on $211 million of debt from HEXO, a resolution that will allow the latter brand to shake off its “crippling overhang” by providing Tilray with "significant equity ownership position,” according to a press release.
With the release of its first line extension, Rowdy Power Burn, the brand is aiming to diversify both its consumer base and retail presence, while giving it a lifestyle focus.
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+.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Molecular spirits startup Endless West has pulled in another $60 million in funding to support the launch of its B2B platform, Blank Collective.
