Martín Caballero

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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From Alt-Milk To Matcha: Thoughts on the 2018 Fancy Food Show

Held July 1-3 at the Javits Center in New York City, this year's Summer Fancy Food Show featured new products and brands that reflected some of the larger trends influencing the non-alcoholic beverage space as a whole.

Califia Announces $50M Investment, New CFO

Plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms announced this morning it has closed a $50 million round of financing led by Luxembourg-based investment bank Ambrosia Investments and including a slate of celebrities including Academy Award-winning actors Jared Leto and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Lemonade Still Growing, Despite Added Sugars

Growing awareness of the health risks of excessive sugar consumption, combined with public health initiatives such as a tax on sugary drinks, has motivated some lemonade brands to explore ways of cutting sugar or adding functional benefits to their products

BevNET Live Summer 2018 Video: John Carmichael on Nestlé’s Beverage Evolution

In this interview from BevNET Live Summer 2018, John Carmichael, president of Nestle's beverage division, shared his thoughts on why the company looks for “something we can’t do ourselves” when evaluating potential acquisitions and why taking a patient approach to emerging categories is one of the biggest challenges for the company.

First Beverage Ventures Invests in Laws Whiskey House

First Beverage Ventures, the private equity arm of beverage advisory and investment firm First Beverage Group, today announced its investment in Colorado-based distiller Laws Whiskey House, making it the second spirits brand to join the FBG portfolio.

Nielsen: Coke, PepsiCo, DPS All See Sales Growth

Overall non-alcoholic beverage sales in all channels continued to grow during the four-week period ending on June 16, according to a Wells Fargo Securities beverage report on Nielsen sales data released earlier this week.

Leadership Shakeup Announced Ahead of Keurig, DPS Merger

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) and Keurig Green Mountain unveiled the leadership team that will take the helm at the new Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) when the merger transaction between the two companies closes, which is expected to happen next month.

Revive Revamps Bottle Design To Showcase Ingredients

California-based Revive Kombucha has unveiled a new look for its 12 oz. glass bottles featuring a simplified and streamlined visual identity that founder Sean Lovett said would bring greater attention to the liquid itself.

RISE Brewing Co. To Launch Nitro Oat Milk Lattes

With the announcement of its new three-SKU line of nitrogen-infused cold brew lattes, two of which are made with oat milk, Rise Brewing Co. is aiming to bring one of the hottest trends in coffee out from behind the espresso bar and into shelf-stable RTD coffee category.

All Market Inc. Acquires Runa

All Market, Inc. (AMI), the parent company of coconut water maker Vita Coco, today announced the acquisition of Runa, an organic energy drink brand made with the guayusa leaf. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

BevNET Live Summer 2018 Video: ‘High’ Risks and Rewards in Cannabis Beverages

In a wide-ranging discussion at BevNET Live Summer 2018 in New York City earlier this month, Lauren Rudick, partner at law firm Hiller, PC, and Erik Knutson, president of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, spoke to both the enormous opportunities and significant challenges of working with cannabis-infused drinks.