Sep 26, 2022Last Updated Sep 26, 2022Recess Backs Mood As ‘Lead Product Line’ With New Flavors, DistributionWhile Recess’ core hemp-infused drinks continue to develop, their traction has been outpaced by the growth of Mood, a 4-SKU non-CBD line that promises similar…
Aug 26, 2021Last Updated Aug 26, 2021Distribution Roundup: Recess-Breakthru Partnership Continues CBD Distribution WaveIn this weeks distribution roundup: Recess and Breakthru Beverage Group partnership continues CBD distribution wave, Mad Tasty now at Sprouts, blk. expands…
Jan 16, 2020Last Updated Jan 16, 2020In California, CBD Brands Await Legislative ReliefIf it is passed and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, as is widely expected to happen within weeks, California Assembly Bill 228 will declare that foods,…
Jan 14, 2020Last Updated Jan 14, 2020People Moves: Essentia Sales SVP Mike Sharman Departs for RecessIn this roundup of People Moves, Essentia’s SVP of sales moves to emerging hemp-infused beverage maker Recess. Meanwhile, ROAR Organics appoints a new VP of…
Dec 18, 2019Last Updated Dec 18, 2019BevNET Live Winter 2019: CBD Beverage Leaders Tackle RegulationIn 2019, the beverage market saw a veritable flood of CBD-based beverage innovations. Although competition in the space may be tight, CBD beverage leaders are…
Jun 10, 2019Last Updated Jun 7, 2019People Moves: Brew Dr. VP of Sales Moves to More Labs as Head of RetailThe industry vet, who previously held positions at Jones Soda Co, Starbucks and Stumptown, told BevNET he connected with More Labs CEO and co-founder Sisun Lee…
Apr 11, 2019Last Updated Apr 11, 2019From Extensions to Originals, Brands Pursue Different Paths to CBD/Hemp MarketThe market is wide open for beverage entrepreneurs to jump in with innovative and engaging new CBD and hemp-based drinks. Yet established players are equally…
Mar 7, 2019Last Updated Mar 7, 2019Press Clips: Indiana Lawmakers Seek Ban on Energy Drink Sales to MinorsLawmakers in Indiana have proposed a bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors, according to Tristate Homepage. If passed, Senate Bill 369, introduced on…
Jan 22, 2019Last Updated Feb 11, 2019Press Clips: Starbucks CEO Scales Back Schultz’s Expansion PlansStarbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is scaling back founder and former CEO Howard Schultz’s plans for luxury coffee shops, according to The Wall Street Journal.…
Jan 7, 2019Last Updated Jan 10, 2019CBD Retailer Aligns with Brands, Emphasizes EducationCannabidiol (CBD) is enjoying its moment as one of the hottest ingredients in the food and beverage industry. But even as regulations on hemp production have…
Oct 31, 2018Last Updated Oct 31, 2018Gallery: October’s New Product LaunchesWith the major trade shows of the year behind us, October’s new product launches saw emerging brands announce line extensions while new companies debuted…
