Jan 30, 2024Last Updated Feb 9, 2024Vita Coco Chops Runa, All Products DiscontinuedThe Vita Coco Company’s plant-based energy drink brand Runa may be on the auction block after being discontinued, effective immediately, according to the…
Apr 5, 2019Last Updated Apr 5, 2019Distribution Roundup: Big Geyser Revamps Energy Roster Post-MonsterBig Geyser and Monster Part Ways, Distributor to Revamp Energy Roster; Clean Cause Builds Distribution Network, Raises $3.75 Million; LEMI Superior Lemonade…Apr 1, 2019Keurig Dr Pepper, RUNA Partner to Expand Distribution and AvailabilityRUNA Clean Energy, the organic energy drink made from the guayusa leaf, is now being distributed nationally by Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and other regional…Mar 20, 2019Last Updated Mar 21, 2019Runa Announces Updated Packaging, New Marketing CampaignRuna, the clean energy drink, has officially relaunched with an updated packaging design and new marketing campaign. This relaunch represents a long overdue…
Jan 30, 2019Last Updated Jan 30, 2019People Moves: ROAR Organic Hires Former Chef’s Cut ChiefROAR Organic Hires Bart Silvestro as COO and President; William Lane Named Brand Director at Runa; Lain Hancock Leaves KDP; Former VOSS CEO Bayern Enters…
Dec 31, 2018Last Updated Dec 31, 2018The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2018It’s time to look back at the past year by reminiscing on the exciting innovations, landmark deals, and major developments that changed the beverage industry.…
Aug 13, 2018Last Updated Aug 13, 2018Investment Insight: Uncertainty At KDP, Confidence in KombuchaWhipstitch Capital’s Mike Burgmaier, Blueberry Ventures’ Arif Fazal, and Green Circle Capital Partners’ Stu Strumwasser weigh in on hot topics in the beverage…
Jun 20, 2018Last Updated Jun 20, 2018All Market Inc. Acquires RunaAll Market, Inc. (AMI), the parent company of coconut water maker Vita Coco, today announced the acquisition of Runa, an organic energy drink brand made with…
May 24, 2018Last Updated May 24, 2018People Moves: Tim Sullivan in as Interim CEO at RunaPeople Moves: Tim Sullivan in as Interim CEO at Runa; Beth Wilson-Parentice Out of Sipp; Gerry David in at Jel Shot Co.; Campbell Appoints Roberto Leopardi…
Jan 19, 2018Runa Steers Towards Natural Energy, Away from TeaTo better serve the brand’s social mission, Runa is shifting its focus towards selling more product— specifically its growing line of 12 oz. canned “clean”…
Aug 18, 2017Last Updated Dec 29, 2017Taste Radio Ep. 71: Why Intelligentsia’s Doug Zell Will Never Be Satisfied; Runa’s Gage Is “Fully Alive”Ep. 71 of the podcast includes an interview with Doug Zell, co-founder, Intelligentsia Coffee. Zell discussed how Intelligentsia’s relentless pursuit for…
Jul 7, 2017Last Updated Dec 27, 2017Taste Radio Ep. 65: Runa’s Alex Galindez Flexes Marketing Muscle; Also, Broccoli Beverages and Tickle WaterThis week’s episode of the Taste Radio podcast includes a feature conversation with Alex Galindez, a veteran marketing executive in the food, beverage and…
Jun 22, 2017Last Updated Dec 27, 2017People Moves: Martines Moves On From Kroger; Runa, Nutpods Add Sales LeadersIn this edition of People Moves: Mathis Martines joins branding firm Concentric; Runa hires former Whole Foods executive to top sales post; Nutpods taps Mark…Apr 4, 2017Last Updated Dec 11, 2017Runa Hires Galindez as CEO, Gage Takes Role as ChairmanRuna, a maker of guayusa-based teas and energy drinks, has tapped veteran beverage executive Alex Galindez as its new CEO. Galindez, who was most recently the…
