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Trendspotting at IFT

BevNET dug deep into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) show and spotted trends — emerging and yet to surface alike.

Download BevNET’s 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show Planner

The 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show begins this Sunday in New York City, and the specialty foods event will feature nearly 75 beverage companies. As always, BevNET will be on hand to report on news and innovation from the show. For attendees, we’ve compiled a handy list help you navigate the floor.

Where Can I Find Potential Investors For My New Brand?

As one of the co-founders of Nantucket Nectars and a Managing Director at First Beverage Group, Tom First is well-versed in what it takes to launch and run a successful beverage company. In this video on BevNET Food and Beverage University, First draws on his expertise in financing new ventures to discuss where and how entrepreneurs can look to find investors for their brand.

The End of the NYC Soda Ban

The New York State Court of Appeals today rejected an effort to reinstate New York City’s plan to restrict the sale of sugary drinks, commonly referred to as “The Bloomberg Ban.”

Press Clips: The Fizz and The Fury

As Keurig gets closer to launching its at-home cold beverage maker, Starbucks announced that it's getting fizzy, and Faygo is facing a lawsuit that might get the AARP in a tizzy.

Starbucks Doubles Down on Green Juice

Cold-pressed juice is growing fast, but sales of green varieties are “greatly outpacing” counterparts within the super-premium juice category, according to Starbucks.

From Whynatte to Shroom Army: Accel Foods Launches Class II

Incubator AccelFoods has doubled down on the beverage game in its second class of entrepreneurs, which include a ready-to-drink meal replacement beverage aimed at women and a mushroom tea mix that is relocating from Hong Kong.

Video: BevNET’s Mid-Year Report, Part 2

In part of two of our segment, we discuss investment deals seen in the non-alcoholic beverage business and offer predictions on what’s to come for growth categories in the second half of 2014.