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Taste Radio Ep. 133: The BluePrint For a Legacy of Wellness, Success and Getting a Direct Line to Howard Schultz

by BevNET.com Staff, Oct. 16, 2018 at 4:10 pm

BluePrint founders Zoë Sakoutis and Erica Huss discussed the brand’s origins, early wins and struggles, and how a voicemail left by former Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz factored into their decision to sell the company. They also spoke about their experience moving into the food space with Erzo, a brand of vitamin-infused biscuits, and explained how their new podcast has provided a way to address some unfinished business.

As Pilotworks Shuts Down, New Brands Face Uncertain Future

by Martín Caballero and Carol Ortenberg, Oct. 16, 2018 at 11:46 am

“Distributed kitchen” startup brand incubator Pilotworks abruptly ceased operations nationwide this weekend, leaving hundreds of food and beverage businesses without production and storage facilities or distribution to retail outlets.

Distribution Roundup: OWYN Expands to Walgreens, Wegmans

by Brad Avery, Oct. 16, 2018 at 11:21 am

OWYN Aims to Triple Store Count, Enters Walgreens and CVS; Dunn’s River Brands Partners with Big Geyser for Sweet Leaf Distribution; Wandering Bear Expands in Target with Grab-and-Go Placement; Alkaline88 Adds 7,500 Stores

Soylent Launches 4-Pack Tetra in Target and Walmart

by Press Release, Oct. 16, 2018 at 10:52 am

Rosa Foods, the makers of Soylent, announced today that two of their Ready-to-Drink flavors will now be offered in an 11 oz Tetra Pak, available in a 4-count multipack. The new packaging will retail in both Walmart and Target, which will enable the brand to reach the masses in this rapid expansion in thousands of Walmart and Target locations.

NACS News Roundup: New Age Embraces CBD; Red Bull Revamp; Sparkling Waters Rising

by Martín Caballero and Brad Avery, Oct. 15, 2018 at 5:23 pm

In this roundup of news from the 2018 NACS trade show in Las Vegas, BevNET checks in with Red Bull and Hint about recent line extensions, examines developments in the sparkling water space, learns about new CBD drinks from New Age Beverages, and samples Brew Dr. Kombucha's new C-store exclusive innovations.

Welch’s New Ad Campaign Targets Gen X Men

by Press Release, Oct. 15, 2018 at 10:09 am

Welch’s, the world’s leading seller of Concord and Niagara grape-based products, shines a light on a frequently ignored shopper in America and it’s not who you’d expect. Launching today, the marketing campaign “Tough as Grapes” will focus on a new audience of Gen X men with a tough and gritty look at how Welch’s Grape Juice is made with the world’s toughest antioxidants.

Bluewater Organic Distilling Launches Wintersun Organic Aquavit

by Press Release, Oct. 12, 2018 at 5:20 pm

Bluewater Organic Distilling, the Pacific Northwest small-batch distillery known for it’s copper-distilled Bluewater Organic Vodka and Halcyon Organic Distilled Gin, is proud to announce the launch of Wintersun Organic Aquavit – The first certified organic Aquavit in America.

Tarnished Truth Distilling Co. Brings Virginia Made Bourbon to Market

by Press Release, Oct. 12, 2018 at 5:10 pm

Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, the Virginia-based distillery founded by locals Andrew Yancey and Josh Canada, releases its signature small batch bourbons to market on October 1. The finely crafted bourbons, helmed by veteran distiller Larry Ebersol, include Tarnished Truth 3 Year High Rye and Tarnished Truth 9 Year Single Barrel Bourbon.

Tetra Pak Launches Total-Plant Management Service

by Press Release, Oct. 12, 2018 at 5:00 pm

The new service starts with a detailed audit of all the equipment and systems across the customer’s value chain. This analysis, combined with Tetra Pak’s deep knowledge of the industry and benchmark data on food manufacturing, enables its specialists to identify opportunities and implement improvements across the customer’s entire operation.

Bang Energy Maker Targeted in Patent Suit

by Martín Caballero, Oct. 12, 2018 at 5:00 pm

The proprietary status of a key ingredient in fitness energy drink Bang is the subject of a legal battle between the drink’s parent company Vital Pharmaceuticals and supplement maker ThermoLife.

Tom’s Town Distilling Co. Unveils Custom Deco Bottle and Updated Brand

by Press Release, Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:50 pm

The new bottle harkens back to Prohibition-era Kansas City when the wide-open town was controlled by political boss Tom Pendergast and was known as “Tom’s Town.” The iconic bottle calls to mind famous art deco buildings like the Kansas City Power and Light building and the Chrysler building in New York City.

NACS 2018 Video: Beverages in Brief

by Martín Caballero and Brad Avery, Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:45 pm

In this video recorded at NACS 2018, BevNET assistant editor Martin Caballero and staff reporter Brad Avery offer a quick recap of some of their main takeaways from the show.

HFactor Expands Retail Distribution with Activation in Wegmans

by Press Release, Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:40 pm

Innovative and award-winning HFactor hydrogen infused water announced today that its flagship beverage is now available in an additional 98 stores in the mid-Atlantic and New England regions as a result of its activation in Wegmans Food Markets.

Whole Brain Consulting Acquires Art of Beverage

by Press Release, Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:30 pm

Whole Brain Consulting, a food industry consulting firm with offices in Chicago and Boulder, has acquired Art of Beverage, a beverage firm that focuses on the innovation of old products to bring a new feel to the consumer while promoting classic, well-appreciated beverages.