News

Fanta Debuts New Wild Cherry Flavor

One year after the launch of Fanta Green Apple, the brand is introducing a bold, highly anticipated flavor to its line-up with the launch of the new Fanta Wild Cherry – just in time for spring.

BevNET Magazine Feature: A Look at Whiskey, Brandy, Gin and Other Spirits

Anytime someone mentions the American spirits market, it’s more than likely that the first thing that comes to mind is whiskey. However, other categories have been aggressively inserting themselves into the conversation and whiskey, increasingly, has been ceding some of the spotlight.

Elevator Talk: Bambucha Brings Chef Crafted Flavors to Kombucha

Michael ZonFrilli is the co-founder of Bambucha, a chef crafted organic kombucha brand based in San Diego, California. Bambucha’s unique flavor offerings such as Thai Ginger and Mango Masala are inspired by the founders’ experience in the culinary field.

BFG Closes Fund II to Back Emerging CPG Brands

Having already backed brands making everything from pancakes to popcorn, Boulder Food Group (BFG) is ready to deepen its roots investing in the next generation of emerging consumer brands. The investment group announced today the close of its second fund, at roughly $100 million.

Buddha Brands Introduces New Packaging

Coconut excellence has a new look. Introducing the newly redesigned Buddha Brands, one of North America’s leading coconut-based brands, which includes Thirsty Buddha Coconut Water, Hungry Buddha Coconut Snacks and Healthy Buddha Coconut Ingredients.

Simply Beverages Introduces Smoothie Line

Simply Beverages, the leading U.S. chilled juices and juice drinks brand is entering a new product category with the introduction of its chilled, ready to drink Simply smoothie fruit smoothies.

Sweet Reason Beverage Co. Rolls Out E-Commerce Platform

Toronto and New York-based beverage brand, Sweet Reason Beverage Co., has officially launched U.S. e-commerce on their website, in addition to a recent debut at all Dean & DeLuca locations in New York City.

Taste Radio Ep. 151: How Being ‘Globally Mobile’ Helped This CEO Become a Better Leader

Fever-Tree North America CEO Charles Gibb spoke about his work in the spirits business leading up to his current role, including a high-profile role as the President and CEO of Belvedere Vodka. He also discussed how his experience in British Army taught him about the importance of communication and humor, spoke about the evolution of the global market for spirits and mixers and why he believes that Fever-Tree can be a brand for all consumers.