In our second daily recap from Natural Products Expo West 2023, we break down the latest news and updates from the event, including a surge in next-gen sodas, the growth of canned beverages, and how brands are bringing farmers and ingredient sourcing partners closer into their respective product development processes and identities.
Jack Owoc, the controversial CEO and founder of Bang Energy maker Vital Pharmaceuticals, is out as the company’s chief executive and chief science officer, and from its board of directors, where he had served as chairman, effective immediately.
Read the latest news from Expo West 2023, including Proud Water's acquisition, Chatty Matcha's new identity, and TRU's ongoing expansion.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has made a minority investment in Riot Energy, a Venice, California-based energy drink company. The California brewery will “initially serve as an investor,” but will “eventually produce and package Riot Energy products” once its CanDo Innovation Center is up and running.
At the close of the event's opening day, editors discuss their initial observations and takeaways thus far, including a pair of exits for two young brands in the bottled water space, a spike in mood-boosting and brain-focused drinks.
Roberto Ramirez Laverde has returned to Bacardi as global senior vice president of Bacardi rum, the company announced yesterday. Laverde took on the role following the promotion of Ned Duggan to global chief marketing officer of Bacardi and president of Bacardi Global Brands Limited.
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Sebastian Dreher, Managing Director, Döhler Ventures, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Kombucha specialist Brew Dr. is rolling out redesigned packaging labels and branding — along with a pair of new flavors — aimed at building on the brand’s existing momentum while bringing new consumers into the category.
Distinguished physician, professor and author Dr. Robert Lustig spoke about how overconsumption and poor quality food are root causes of chronic illness and the role that innovative food and beverage companies can play in effecting change. And in the latest edition of The Maxi Minutes, investor Maxine Kozler Koven discussed why women-owned CPG brands are facing a lack of sustained investment, and ways for the industry to collectively address the problem.
After a tough 2022 forced the company to take a “higher-level look” at its business, Mayawell is charting a new way forward.
Over the past month, BevNET and NOSH tapped contacts from around the CPG industry to get a feel for the pulse of this year’s show as it prepares for kickoff in Anaheim on Wednesday.
Clean energy drink mix brand Pureboost announced it has raised over $2.6 million via crowdfunding from over 500 individuals as it prepares to expand its retail presence this year. Launched in 2018, Pureboost produces powdered energy drinks sold in single-serve stick packs.
Rap legend and prolific entrepreneur/marketeer Snoop Dogg has stepped into the ready-to-drink coffee space with Indo, which is launching its line of unflavored cold brew, packaged in 12 oz. cans, online this week.
Devil's Foot Beverage Company has been building a loyal following for its low-sugar, craft sodas in the Western North Carolina region and recently upsized its production capacity to expand in retail across the Southeast.
