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BevNET Best of 2022 Award Winners Announced

The winners of BevNET’s Best of 2022 Awards embody spirit and drive, combining inspiration with effort, style, dynamism and personality. Even amid a period of global upheaval, when the world reaches for a drink, these brands and leaders are there to serve that demand.

Velvet Llama Claims Victory in BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 3

It was a smooth win for Velvet Llama as the New York-based brand was named the champion in BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 3 this weekend. Created by former bartender Luca Forgeois, Velvet Llama launched earlier this year with a line of RTD cocktails.

Profile: Sap’s Seeks Softer Side of Sports Hydration

For years, average people have been consuming the same sports drinks that they watch marketed on TV by elite-caliber athletes, which are backed by investments in scientific research and fine-tuned product development (or so we’re meant to believe).

Glitch Energy Launches Error 404 Line, Scales Digital Presence

Tennessee-based natural energy powder maker Glitch Energy, which debuted its limited edition Error 404 line last week, is looking to shake up the energy drink space by offering gaming content creators a product that prolongs the effects of caffeine.

How Mom Water Is Making A ‘Karen’-Friendly Cocktail

Despite its name, Mom Water is not just gaining traction with its namesake audience. The fruit-infused vodka water that launched out of Indiana last year has made inroads at sporting arenas, college campuses and big box retailers alike. No one was more surprised than the husband and wife founders, Jill and Bryce Morrison.

Spirits: 12 New Whiskey Releases to Cap Off the Year

In this roundup of new whiskey releases, WhistlePig teams up with country music duo Brothers Osborne, Kentucky Owl celebrates Mardi Gras early and Stellum Spirits takes inspiration from the Hunter’s Moon.

Taste Radio: Meet The ‘Cult Leader’ Who’s Forecasting The Future Of Food And Beverage

Snaxshot creator Andrea Hernandez discussed the emergence of her influential trend-predicting platform and its content strategy, her bone to pick with functional foods and beverages, how she defines a “great” product and her take on several noteworthy trends. We also sat down with legendary musician, actor and entrepreneur Steven Van Zandt, who spoke about the launch of his new wellness brand, Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary.

Culture Pop Preps National Growth Plan for the New Year

Two-and-a-half years after a quiet soft launch in its backyard of Boston, probiotic soda maker Culture Pop is preparing to make its name as a national player in the fast emerging functional soda category next year.

People Moves: Nutrabolt Names New CMO, Chief Growth Officer

C4 Energy parent company Nutrabolt has made two new executive level appointments with the addition of Robert Zajac as chief marketing officer and Sabba Naserian as EVP & chief growth officer; Former XS Energy World Wide CEO David Vanderveen has been named CEO of functional water brand Nirvana Water Sciences Corp.