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.
Wandering Bear’s first-ever canned drink – a dairy-based cold brew latte enhanced with 11 grams of protein per 8 ounce can – arrives today online and exclusively at Whole Foods Market locations.
Rather than promising new-age wellness, Venice, Calif.-based cannabis brand Old Pal's attitude is unapologetically stoner-friendly and steeped in classic Americana vibes -- as seen in its Plant Potion hemp-infused drink mixes.
Three years after the Massachusetts-based THC seltzer brand was acquired by multi-state operator Ayr Wellness in a $20 million deal, Levia is back in the hands of two of its original cofounders, Kristin Rogers and her husband Eric Rogers.
Halifax-based Cove Soda has signed an exclusive agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Canada to lead national sales, distribution and omni-marketing execution for its line of probiotic sodas in 12 oz. cans.
Nutrabolt has taken a majority stake in Bloom Nutrition, positioning the parent company as a major platform across wellness CPG categories, including energy drinks and powdered supplements.
California-based supplier Blue Pacific Flavors has been acquired by confectionery coatings company Capol, the company announced today.
Canadian holding company Temple Lifestyle Brands has added Rise Kombucha to its expanding functional beverage portfolio. Launched in 2008, Montreal-based Rise established itself as a category leader in Canada before entering the U.S. in 2018.
PepsiCo is facing pressure from an activist investor to make a broad series of strategic changes, including restructuring its beverage division to welcome franchise bottlers back into the fold.
The “de-powderization movement” is underway at Huel, as the British meal replacement brand reaches into the red-hot greens category for its next and widest RTD release.
Celsius Holdings is now PepsiCo’s “strategic energy lead in the U.S.,” with the Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy brands under its management and PepsiCo distributing the full portfolio in the U.S. and Canada.
Per media reports over the weekend, the global beverage giant has enlisted investment bank Lazard to explore options for its most-expensive-ever acquisition, and has already held talks with “a small number of potential bidders” about the coffee brand.
If beverage entrepreneurs somehow thought the THC drink business would be more “chill” than the non-infused side, they might soon learn a hard lesson.
The meal replacement shake tumbled at retail in Q2, generating just $6.8 million in gross revenue Q2 compared to $11 million the same period last year, an approximately 33.6% drop.
For its first release since changing its name from Guayaki in May, yerba mate specialist Yerba Madre is embracing fresh, fruit-forward summer vibes – while teasing a new seasonal flavor strategy.
