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ITO EN Launches Milk Teas at Winter Fancy Food Show

ITO EN North America, the global leaders of green tea and innovative beverages, will be launching two new ready-to-drink teas, Matcha Milk Tea and Black Milk Tea, at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco on Jan. 13-15, the largest specialty food and beverage show on the West Coast.

BevNET Live Winter 2018 Video: Deal Breakdown – Why Dean Foods Sought Good Karma

In this clip, Doug Radi, president and CEO of Good Karma; Sharon Kieffer, managing partner of 2x Consumer Product Growth Partners; and Alex Jacobs, VP of corporate development and strategy at Dean Foods, sat down with BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman to breakdown the mechanics of the deal between Dean and Good Karma.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 16: How to Win Online: Strategies For DTC and Influencer Marketing

In this episode, nutpods founder/CEO Madeline Haydon explained how she laid the groundwork for a thriving DTC business and why focusing on high quality customer service has anchored the brand’s ecommerce strategy. Also, an interview with social media maven Nicole Cogan who spoke about best practices for sponsored social campaigns and how influencer marketing has evolved in recent years.

HFactor Now Available at United Specialty Stores and Market Street

HFactor hydrogen-infused water is proud to announce that two additional Safeway Divisions have begun carrying its product in Texas, increasing its retail stronghold there. The water, supercharged with molecular hydrogen to deliver powerful antioxidants and reduce inflammation, is now available on the shelves of Street Markets and United Specialty Stores.

BevNET Live Winter 2018 Video: How Independent Brands Are Driving Growth

We are riding a “blossoming new wave” of beverage where consumers are breaking from conformity and embracing diverse categories according to SPINS VP of brand growth solutions Andrew Henkel, who broke down how the evolving beverage landscape during a presentation at BevNET Live Winter 2018.

Madrinas Coffee Expands To Walmart Stores

Madrinas Coffee has won significant traction in building audience and converting sales of its Cold Brew Coffee to a sizable and growing digital audience. While direct-to-consumer online sales remain strong for the brand, feedback from their digital audience indicated more retail availability was needed across California, Florida and Texas in order to properly serve them.

138 Water Launches Online Store on Amazon Prime

138 Water with Ultra Premium Alkaline Water bottled under its trademark licensed to Clairvoyance is excited to announce it has reached its goal in E-Commerce Sales Strategy by launching its highly anticipated online store exclusively on Amazon Prime in January 2019.

In the Courtroom: FDA Confiscates CBD Edibles at Arizona Smoke Shop

The FDA confiscated CBD edibles at an Arizona smoke shop last week, taking products manufactured by companies Hempful Farms and CBD Living Water; Jammin Java loses appeal over Marley Coffee trademark and must pay $2.4 million; Monster Energy lead counsel dismissed in Bang/VPX lawsuit.

Coconut Cartel Expands Into Liquor Industry with Coconut Rum

Coconut Cartel is excited to announce the launch of their first premium rum, currently available. Coconut Cartel combines rum aged in Guatemala by some of the world’s best rum makers with coconut water creating a smooth, rich taste that is unlike anything available on the market.

Copper Fox Distillery Launches Updated Branding and SASSY Single Malt Rye

Copper Fox Distillery, a pioneering craft distillery since 2005, has launched new branding and packaging for the distillery’s existing products and new limited edition releases. A craft distillery with locations in Williamsburg and Sperryville, Virginia, Copper Fox Distillery produces single malt whisky, rye and gin.