In Memoriam: Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant, the retired NBA superstar and a major investor and public ambassador for sports drink BodyArmor, was among nine people who died in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, Calif., on Sunday afternoon.
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Winter Fancy Food Show 2020: How Hoplark HopTea Speaks to Tea and Beer Drinkers
Launched in Colorado in 2018, beverage startup Hoplark HopTea has gained early traction in the natural channel with its line of craft beer-inspired, hop-infused teas. The brand, winner of New Beverage Showdown 16, achieved nationwide distribution last year as a Whole Foods exclusive item and the brand is now ready to expand deeper into the natural, conventional, and liquor channels.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2020 Gallery: New and Rebranded Products
In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new and rebranded beverage products from the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, including a new sparkling yuzu juice and the latest oat innovations from Califia Farms and Blue Bottle Coffee.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 69: This Entrepreneur Was Treading Water… Until He Was Saved By A ‘Shark’
John Sorial, founder of Mediterranean-inspired food brand TaDah Foods, spoke about how he navigated the company through a period of constant challenges, why finding a co-packing partner is like “getting married,” preparing for his pitch on “Shark Tank” and what it was like to turn down an offer from Mark Cuban.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Acquires Limitless [Updated]
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has acquired Chicago-based caffeinated sparkling water maker Limitless for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. Founded in 2016, Limitless produces a line of zero calorie sparkling waters containing 35 mg of caffeine per 12 oz. can.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2020: Harmless Harvest Targets Zero Waste Through Innovation
Utilizing the entire coconut to minimize its carbon footprint and maximize profitability has been a long-term goal for Harmless Harvest and its CEO Ben Mand. At Winter Fancy Food Show 2020, held January 19-21 in San Francisco, the company unveiled an expanded food and beverage portfolio that delivers on that goal.
Dyla Brands Running Concentrate, Powder Mix Business For KDP
Through a long-term licensing agreement, Dyla Brands, the parent company of Stur and FORTO Coffee, has been overseeing marketing, manufacturing and sales for Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) liquid concentrate and powdered mix products since late 2019.
Jel Sert Acquires All Sport, Rolls Out Drink Mix Innovations
Chicago-based powdered and frozen beverage maker Jel Sert has acquired hydration drink brand All Sport from Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) for an undisclosed sum, the company announced this week. The company had been producing All Sport for KDP for several years prior to its acquisition of the brand last month.
Press Clips: PepsiCo to Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity at U.S. Operations
PepsiCo is on track to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its direct U.S. operations this year as part of the company’s push to cut its global emissions by 20%, Fast Company reported last week. The company’s U.S. manufacturing sites comprise half of its global electricity consumption.
Elevator Talk: Dr. Scobii’s Water Kefir Features Unique Superfood Ingredients
Kat Friis is the Founder and CMO of Dr. Scobii, an upstart water kefir company that aims to make gut health more accessible to everyday consumers. The company recognized white space in the market for a better tasting probiotic beverage that would appeal to people beyond kombucha drinkers.
Cann Secures $5M Seed Investment
Cannabis-infused “social elixir” Cann has closed a $5 million seed round of financing led by Imaginary and JM10 Partners, the company announced yesterday. Navy Capital, Global Founders Capital and Cresco Capital also participated in this round, as did undisclosed “key strategic investors,” according to a press release.
Taste Radio Ep. 197: The ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Strategy That Guides This Protein Powerhouse
Andrew Abraham, founder and CEO of Orgain, discussed the creation and early development of the pioneering protein brand, the importance of building a sustainable business infrastructure and how maintaining a positive and steadfast belief in the company’s mission and a focus on meaningful innovation have been key to its success. This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.
Ethical Brands to Launch Swedish Pea Milk Brand Sproud in U.S.
Ethical Brands, parent company of plant-based pasta brand Explore Cuisine, is introducing Swedish pea protein milk brand Sproud to the U.S. this week at the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. The company formed a distribution and marketing partnership with the brand last year in an effort to expand upon its goal of offering sustainably-sourced, plant-based products to consumers.
Distribution Roundup: Tribucha Grows in Grocery
Tribucha Grows in Grocery; Rise Adds 2,000 Kroger Doors, Partners with Nestle ReadyRefresh; Detoxwater Expands in CVS, Adds Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo; Pillars Grows to Over 2,000 Doors; Navy Hill Goes Chainwide in Earth Fare, World Market; CHERRiSH Adds Albertsons/Safeway