Pepsi Fire Spices Up Summer Soda Season
PepsiCo today announced the launch of Pepsi Fire, a cola spiked with a cinnamon-flavored twist, available nationwide for an eight-week period beginning on May 22.
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.
Posts by Martín Caballero
Organic Dairy Industry Responds to WaPost Story on Certification Issues
A recent article in The Washington Post is raising concerns from some members of the organic dairy community about how the practices of some large scale organic dairy operations may be affecting the industry as a whole.
One Year In, New Age Beverages Still Aiming For More
Following last month’s acquisition of coconut water maker Coco Libre, the question is not whether New Age can run, but whether it can keep up the relentless pace in 2017 and beyond.
Soda Tax Update: Santa Fe Rejects, Seattle Considers
Voters in Sante Fe gave the soda industry its first victory over pro-tax campaigners, while efforts to push through measures in Connecticut and Massachusetts stall.
Monster Sees Net Sales Boost in Q1 Earnings
Net sales for the company’s Monster Energy Drinks segment increased 8.8 percent in Q1 to $845.5 million as compared to $777.5 in 2016, while net sales for Monster’s Strategic Brands segment were also up to $68 million as compared to $58.5 million for the same period in 2016.
Spindrift Closes $10M Funding Round Led by VMG
In an interview with BevNET, Spindrift CEO Bill Creelman explained that the company’s rapid growth made securing more working capital a primary objective for this funding round.
Nielsen: CSDs Rebound, Energy Drinks Keeps Up Pace in April
Sales of carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks were up in April, according to a Wells Fargo Securities report detailing the latest Nielsen xAOC (expanded all outlets combined) and C-store non-alcoholic beverage sales data for the four-week period ending on April 22
Issues in Kombucha Pt. 1: Science v. Nature
In the first of an ongoing series examining issues related to the kombucha industry, we examine how the clash between hard science and unverified evidence regarding the fermentation process and health benefits of kombucha is shaping the category both consumers and producers.
JÙS By Julie Warned By FDA Over Health Claims
The letter cited claims from the JÙS By Julie website stating that several of its cold-pressed juices and soups included ingredients that could “fight diabetes,” “lower bad cholesterol,” “control blood pressure” and “offsetting common life disrupting ailments such as depression and ADHD,” among other benefits.
Press Clips: Albertsons Explores Whole Foods Bid; Demi Lovato Tea Backlash
The Financial Times reports on Albertsons interest in acquiring Whole Foods, while Demi Lovato's Instagram endorsement of "detox" tea blend Teami sparks a backlash from some fans.
Green Park Brands Partners With Ugly Drinks For 2018 U.S. Launch
Green Park CEO Livio Bisterzo described the venture as a true partnership, noting that Ugly will operate as separate, stand-alone vertical with co-CEOs and co-founders Joe Benn and Hugh Thomas at the helm.
Chris Reed Resigns as CEO of Reed’s After 2016 Earnings Drop
Industry veteran and Reed’s director Stefan Freeman has taken the reins as interim CEO while Reed assumed the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).
Fire Cider Secures New Production Facility, Inks GNC Partnership
The company's move to a new 20,000 sq. ft. production facility, due to be fully operational this fall, helped make the deal to enter 4,500 GNC locations nationwide possible.
In the Courtroom: Lifeway Face Lactose Suit; Ex-Marley Coffee CEO Settles
Lifeway Foods is facing a class-action suit alleging that it deceived customers in claiming its Plain Kefir is “99 percent lactose free," while the ex-CEO of Jammin' Java reaches a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.