Kitu Life Calls Out Monster Over “Super Coffee” Name

Already one of the top selling RTD coffee brands in the U.S., Monster Energy’s Java Monster is set to enter the Australian market with a lower sugar formulation and a new name: “Java Monster Super Coffee.” But if that name rings a bell, you’re not the only one to notice.

Monster: Company is ‘Pleased’ with Early Alcohol, Zero Sugar Performance

Monster Beverage Corporation reported net sales growth of 13.9% to $6.31 billion – up from $5.54 billion the year before – in its Q4 and full year 2022 earnings report yesterday. The results arrive as the company pushes forward with its expansion into new beverage categories, including alcohol.

Monster: Price Increases In Q3 Temper Costs

Monster Beverage Company reported 15.2% year-over-year sales growth in its Q3 earnings, even as increased expenses and cost of goods continue to drag on margins despite a 6% price increase in September.

Monster Awarded $293M in False Advertising Suit Against Bang

A jury sided with Monster Energy Co. in its false advertising lawsuit against Bang producer Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX) in California federal court this week, awarding the company nearly $293 million in damages.

Monster: Q2 Earnings Garners Gross Margins Miss

Monster Beverage Company reported a steep decrease in margins for Q2 2022 as the cost of materials and logistics weighed down record sales of $1.66 billion, a 13% increase from the same period last year. Yet those results were dampened by the soaring cost of sales, which jumped around 40% to $875.3 million.

Monster To Launch Flavored Malt Beverage “The Beast Unleashed”

Monster Beverage Company confirmed its long-rumored entrance into beverage alcohol during its Q2 2022 earnings call on Thursday, announcing that Monster Beast Unleashed, a four-SKU line of flavored malt beverages (6% ABV), will launch in late Q4 2022 with the goal of being nationally distributed by the end of 2023.

Monster Moves to Disqualify VPX’s Counsel in False Advertising Lawsuit

Monster Energy Company is asking a California federal court to disqualify attorneys at Quarles & Brady LLP from representing Bang maker Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX) in the brands’ ongoing legal battle due to the firm having previously served as legal counsel to Monster.


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