BevNET TV: The Unstoppable Sparkling ICE

Simply put, the rapid emergence of Sparking ICE on the national stage has been nothing short of extraordinary. Yet, is it possible for the brand to sustain its stratospheric rise? Kevin Klock, the CEO of Talking Rain, has no doubt. In an interview at BevNET Live Summer ’13, Klock indicated that present sales of Sparkling ICE were just the tip of the iceberg and estimated that the brand would reach the $400 million mark by the end of the year.

Sparkling Ice Ups Stock in Lemonade

Sparkling Ice, the core brand of TalkingRain Beverage Co. and one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage lines in the country, has expanded its lemonade portfolio with three new flavors: Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Lemonade with Tea.

Sparkling ICE Named to IRI New Product Pacesetters Report

NEW YORK — Sparkling ICE, part of theTalkingRain portfolio of beverages, has been named one of the top ten most successful food and beverage CPG brands of 2012 in the Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) 2012 New Product Pacesetters report, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional CPG sales success for newly launched products. Nearly 1,900 new […]

Boston Consulting/IRI Study: TalkingRain Tops Small Companies in 2012

A new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Information Resources, Inc, (IRI) lists TalkingRain as the top performer among small companies ($100 million to $1 billion in retail sales) in 2012. The study, which analyzed 400 CPG manufacturers with annual revenues of at least $100 million, compared public and private CPG companies through dollar sales growth, volume sales growth and market share gains.

Sparkling ICE Launches Two New Flavors

SEATTLE — Sparkling ICE, part of the TalkingRain portfolio of beverages, is proud to announce the launch of two new flavors: Crisp Apple and Peach Nectarine. Created to meet consumer demand for a great tasting, zero calorie beverage, the latest additions to the popular Sparkling ICE family bring the product lineup to ten bold flavor […]

BevNET TV: A Visit with Kevin Klock of Talking Rain

In an interview filmed at Talking Rain headquarters in Preston, Wash., BevNET CEO John Craven spoke with Kevin Klock, the CEO of Talking Rain, about how the runaway success of Sparkling ICE is rooted in the company’s transition from one engrossed in beverage innovation to a more traditional beverage manufacturer focused on sales and marketing.

TalkingRain Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Recent growth catapults Northwest beverage company onto international stage; Inspires year-long celebration of rain PRESTON, Wash., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Washington-based TalkingRain, a beverage company east of Seattle, today announced it is celebrating 25 years of refreshment. Situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in the small town of Preston, this innovative company […]

Mountain Valley Spring Company Announces New Bottling Agreement with TalkingRain Beverage Company

HOT SPRINGS, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mountain Valley Spring Company announced today a new bottling agreement with TalkingRain® Beverage Company, Inc. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will manufacture certain TalkingRain branded bottled water products for TalkingRain to market to its retail partners nationwide. In order to fulfill its obligations under the agreement, Mountain Valley is in the […]

twist Essence Water: Water with a Twist of Fruit & Antioxidants

Today’s healthy lifestyles are enhanced and enjoyed by pairing what we eat and drink. twist Essence Water, a great tasting premium flavored water – is lightly sweetened with a blend of Agave Nectar and Stevia extract. twist Essence Water is available in six delicious flavors! Each twist Essence Water has Zero Calories per serving, 100% […]

BevNET’s NACS 2008 showplanner

The National Association of Convenience Stores annual NACS show is less than a week away. The largest event for the convenience and petroleum retailing industry, NACS is also one of the beverage industry’s most important events. This year’s show features over 100 beverage companies.  WHO: Vendors, Buyers, Retailers and Distributors WHEN: October 4-7, 2008 WHERE: McCormick Place, Chicago, […]

Download your BevNET.com FMI show planner

Download BevNET.com Show Guide The 2008 FMI Show will be held May 4-7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. FMI is the largest supermarket industry showcase of new products and services, education sessions and business opportunities in the U.S. Over 30 beverage companies will be exhibiting at the show. The exhibit halls […]

A “TWIST” on Boring Water

@@img1 SEATTLE, Wash.—September 12, 2007—Sealed in a fashionable bottle is a new take on water called TWIST, touting a flavorful but naturally flawless answer to pure  water. Simply, water with a twistof juice. “TWIST is perfect for those who want to drink water, know they should consume more, but who get bored with just plain […]

TalkingRain Debuts TWIST, Pure Water With a Twist of Juice

PRESTON, Wash., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Sealed in a fashionable bottle is a new take on water called TalkingRain TWIST. The product premieres en masse this month, touting a flavorful but naturally flawless answer to pure water. “TWIST is perfect for those who want to drink water, know they should consume more, but who get […]

TalkingRain Beverage Company Makes another Sizable Donation to United Way Offices across the U.S. and Canada

Good corporate citizenship continues to be a high priority for this local beverage marketer. The company has donated $254,084.50 to United Way since 1999. TalkingRain Beverage Company presented checks to United Ways across the United States and Canada in the amount of $71,913.25, Vice President of Marketing Nina Morrison announced today. This donation resulted from […]


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