Just over a month after releasing a slate of new innovations across several product categories, Chobani’s platform expansion continued today as the Greek yogurt maker revealed a new line of ready-to-drink cold brew coffees that highlight its expertise in dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives.
The brewing industry produces 9 million metric tons of spent grain annually, and rather than discard it, Anheuser Busch InBev-backed ingredient supplier EverGrain is giving the nutrient-rich brewing byproduct a second chance as a food and beverage ingredient.
Plant protein drink maker KiiTO has rebranded as Vast, a move aimed at broadening the brand’s identity beyond keto-friendly products and expanding into conventional and club retailers. According to co-founder and chief sales officer Kendall Dreyer, the change comes as the brand has grown its presence outside of the natural channel through retailers such as 7-Eleven.
As VPX Pharmaceuticals seeks to end its distribution agreement with PepsiCo in court, the Florida-based maker of Bang energy drink has filed a response in opposition to the soda giant’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
Beer giant Molson Coors is continuing its push into non-alcoholic beverage categories with the U.S. launch of Veryvell, a line of sparkling CBD-infused drinks available exclusively in Colorado.
The country’s largest beverage company has announced the suspension of all political donations in response to last week’s violent mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The year 2020 was challenging in ways that few of us could possibly have anticipated. We have seen food and beverage industry members face a global pandemic that upended worker safety, the supply chain, retailing and distribution networks. The ongoing lockdowns have tested endurance and resources, but have pushed us all to find creative ways to survive and evolve.
Hawaiian tea brand Shaka Tea is expanding its presence on both coasts this month through partnerships with key regional distributors, including Nestlé Waters’ ReadyRefresh service in California; Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt is going nationwide with Whole Foods, a move that marks the Massachusetts-based brand’s first expansion into the West Coast.
As it continues to develop new non-alcoholic brands in a myriad of categories, the Molson Coors Beverage Company announced today that it will enter the energy space with ZOA, a new better-for-you energy drink co-founded by actor Dwayne Johnson.
Extending the brand deeper into the functional beverage space, Flow Alkaline Spring Water announced today the launch of Flow Vitamin-Infused Water, a new line of organic drinks containing added nutrients that the brand is positioning as a natural channel alternative to Vitaminwater.
Plant-based milk maker Oatly is expected to launch an initial public offering this year that could raise as much as $1 billion, according to media reports this week. On Tuesday, CNBC reported that Oatly has hired Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and Credit Suisse to manage the offering.
Energy drink sales remained relatively steady over the two-week period ended on December 26, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Group.
More Labs, the maker of several functional beverage brands including hangover shot Morning Recovery, has named Josh Groff as CEO, effective this month, as founder and former chief executive Sisun Lee moves into an operational role; Super Coffee Promotes Hanna as CMO, Jeanes as VP of Operations; Rob Reilly Joins Monster Energy
Total non-alcoholic beverage sales continued to slow over the two-week period ended on December 26, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
