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.
Roar Organic, a four-SKU line of coconut water-based electrolyte infusions, has found room to develop in the white space between traditional isotonic sports drinks and premium functional drinks, such as alkaline water and kombucha.
The joint partnership between Buena Park, Calif.-based True Fresh and Edison, N.J.-based NutriFresh, announced last week, will make the combined entity the largest HPP tolling enterprise in North America, according to a press release.
La Colombe, a premium coffee manufacturer and retailer, has retained the services of Boston-based investment bank Moelis & Company to explore a capital raise at a valuation of over $1 billion.
Los Angeles-based startup 82 Labs, maker of a hangover detox shot called Morning Recovery, closed a $8.2 million round of fundraising at a $33 million valuation.
Jones Soda Co. announced the close of $2.8 million in financing on Tuesday, bringing some positive news for the company following a disappointing end to fiscal year 2017.
Following its foray into the keg business, Asbury Park, N.J.-based Nitro Beverage Co. will make the leap into cans next month with the release of a three-SKU line of nitrogen-infused organic cold brew coffee.
Despite its limited commercial exposure thus far, a handful of hydrogen water brands are taking different approaches as they seek to stake their respective claims on this emerging category.
The rise and fall of dairy processor AtlantaFresh reveals a glimpse into the changing nature of the Whole Foods' relationship with its suppliers on a local level -- and how Amazon’s $13.4 billion acquisition of the natural retail chain last summer may ultimately shape those partnerships in the future.
The energy drink brand today announced the limited U.S. launch of Organics by Red Bull, a four-SKU line of premium organic sodas made with natural ingredients.
At Natural Products Expo West 2018, Spindrift founder/CEO Bill Creelman talked about how the brand's new Arnold Palmer-style “Half & Half" flavor aims to help the company emphasize its points of differentiation in a crowded sparkling water category.
Speaking with BevNET at Natural Products Expo West 2018 last week, KonaRed CEO Kyle Redfield explained that, by integrating antioxidant-rich coffee fruit juice into its expanding family of RTD cold brew coffees, the company is seeking to create a health halo around the ingredient similar to pomegranate and açaí.
As it begins rolling out its ready-to-drink line this Spring, starting in Southern California, South African brand BOS is seeking to build a broad U.S. consumer audience for iced rooibos tea.
Issues regarding the accuracy of sugar, alcohol and probiotic content in kombucha continue to haunt some of the category’s fastest-growing brands, as evidenced by a pair of class action lawsuits filed earlier this month.
In this video, BevNET’s John Craven and Martin Caballero discuss how some of the major trends in kombucha as seen at Expo West 2018 -- including the introduction of smaller package sizes -- could impact kombucha’s presence across retail channels and highlight new line extensions aimed at addressing consumers’ shifting dietary needs and preferences.
