Nielsen: Energy Drinks Decelerate, While Red Bull Outperforms
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.
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People Moves: Josh Groff Named CEO of More Labs
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
Nielsen: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Still Slow At Year’s End
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.
Soylent Launches Complete Line with Focus on Functionality
California-based meal replacement maker Soylent is ringing in the New Year with the launch of Soylent Complete, a new line of functional shakes intended to meet growing demand for “customizable nutrition.” The Complete line features two varieties: Soylent Complete Protein and Soylent Complete Energy.
De La Calle Seeks to Build U.S. Tepache Market ‘From the Street’
While probiotic and prebiotic sodas are a relatively recent trend, Los Angeles-based branding and design agency Here Studio is aiming to introduce U.S. consumers to a similar drink with a few hundred years more of a track record: De La Calle (“from the street”), a line of traditional Mexican tepache fermented drinks in 12 oz. cans.
Taste Radio Ep. 236: The NFL’s G.O.A.T. Is Fueled By Mushrooms. And He’s Ready To Share.
NFL legend Jerry Rice and Jaqui Rice, the co-founders of G.O.A.T. Fuel, spoke about the inspiration behind, planning and launch of the better-for-you energy drink brand and how they’re leveraging Jerry’s fame in a way that’s authentic to its positioning. They also discussed the products’ unique formulation, how they evaluate partnerships and the reason that Jerry’s name is not on the label.
Vitamin Energy Takes on Shots Space with Better-For-You Strategy
Offering a line of functional energy shots tailored to niche use occasions, Vitamin Energy is seeking to gain a foothold with health and wellness-minded consumers looking for a better-for-you alternative to mainstream shots brands.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 108: There’s Opportunity In Adversity. Just Ask These Founders.
This special edition of Taste Radio Insider highlights actionable insights and advice from interviews with four founders, creators and investors who joined us on the show during the second half of 2020. Our guests include Greg Fleishman, Co-Founder/CEO, Foodstirs; Jing Gao, Founder & CEO, Fly By Jing; Carlton Fowler, Managing Partner, Goat Rodeo Capital; and Breezy Griffith, Co-Founder & CEO, SkinnyDipped.
The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2020
For the beverage industry, and frankly all of society, 2020 was a year of upheaval. Even as we say goodbye and good riddance, there’s plenty to look back on. As is tradition at BevNET, we present you with our Top 10 Most Read Stories of the year.
Gallery: December’s New Products
In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new product releases from this month, including a potent "Budtender's Reserve" line from Oh Hi, vinegar maker Marukan's venture into ready-to-drink products, and limited edition releases from G-FUEL and High Brew.
USDA Announces 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) today released its 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). This edition of the guidelines marks the first time the USDA organized its recommendations by life stage, outlining dietary needs from birth to older adulthood.
Video: Kara Goldin on Staying ‘Undaunted’ As An Entrepreneur
In this conversation from BevNET Live Winter 2020, Kara explains her motivation to turn her journals into a full book and share her experiences, why data has been at the center of Hint’s e-commerce strategy, and shared reflections on leadership and personal growth from a challenging year.
Video: “Beverage Whisperer” Ken Sadowsky Talks Trends, Innovation
In this speaker session from BevNET Live Winter 2020, Ken shares his thoughts about the current state of the industry, framing how current trends, corporate strategies and innovative products are shaping the beverage landscape today.
Interview: C4 CEO Talks Growing Through Distribution Gains, Innovation
In a video interview with BevNET, managing editor Martin Caballero, Doss Cunningham, owner and president of C4, spoke about how C4 sets guidelines around brand growth, how its internal team has added key roles and how the Bang-PepsiCo distribution fallout is influencing category dynamics.