Rainforest Expands to New England With Mass. Warehouse
Rainforest Distribution has opened a warehouse in South Easton, Massachusetts, expanding its services beyond its home base of New York into New England, according to information posted online.
Martín Caballero
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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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New Age Distribution DSD Arm Acquired by Legacy Distribution
Colorado-based beverage distributor Legacy Distribution Group, a subsidiary of CBD Global Sciences Inc., has completed its previously announced purchase of NewAge, Inc.’s direct store distribution business for over $2.2 million, according to a press release issued last week.
Hoplark Restructures, Founder Eberhardt to Lead Innovation At Labs Division
Colorado-based beverage maker Hoplark is separating into two subsidiaries: Hoplark, which will oversee the core brand as it currently exists, and Hoplark Labs, a tech-driven division that will launch new beverage brands and products under the leadership of the company’s founder, Dean Eberhardt.
Report: E-Grocery Sales Down 10% YOY
As inflation continues to impact prices at the supermarket, U.S. consumers are spending less money buying groceries online, according to last month’s Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey.
Profile: Sap’s Seeks Softer Side of Sports Hydration
For years, average people have been consuming the same sports drinks that they watch marketed on TV by elite-caliber athletes, which are backed by investments in scientific research and fine-tuned product development (or so we’re meant to believe).
Molson Coors To End La Colombe, Hexo Partnerships
Molson Coors announced today that it is phasing out its interests in both ready-to-drink coffee and CBD beverages, with emerging growth leader Pete Marino acknowledging that “not every project or innovation will meet our ambitions.”
L.A. Libations Makes Minority Investment in HiTouch Distribution
Aiming to fill a route-to-market gap for emerging drink brands, beverage accelerator L.A. Libations has taken a significant minority stake in California-based distributor HiTouch Distribution, which will now be called HiTouch Libations.
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.
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.