News

Expo East 2018 Video: Editors’ Recap

In this video, NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg and BevNET assistant editor Martin Caballero explore some of the major themes and trends from Natural Products Expo East 2018 across food and beverage, including the rise of sparkling teas, the plant-based category’s maturation, and some of the most innovative products from this year’s show.

FDA to Consumers: How Would You Define Dairy?

The FDA today announced it has issued a request for information (RFI) in the Federal Register to solicit comments and feedback from the public to gain more insight into how consumers use plant-based alternatives and how they understand terms like “milk” or “cheese” when used to label plant-based products.

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire CORE for $525 Million

One of a growing set of insurgent premium water brands was taken off the table this morning when Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced that it had agreed to buy CORE Nutrition, the maker of CORE Hydration and CORE Organics, for $525 million.

Elevator Talk: Mansi Brings Exotic Citrus to U.S. Consumers

MANSI’s mission is to bring calamansi to the U.S. consumer base through its premium citrus beverage. CEO Charles Medenilla describes the superfruit as tart and sweet, and high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Bang Energy Responds to Monster Complaint

In a press release shared with BevNET this morning, Vital and Owoc stated that “all of Monster’s claims are frivolous, outlandish, unsubstantiated, unproven and without merit.”

Boxed Water Partners with Rag & Bone to Tap Consumer Creativity

Sustainably packaged water brand Boxed Water and iconic fashion brand rag & bone announce the Boxed Water Project; a new partnership aimed at inspiring consumers to support the planet while expressing their creativity.

Taste Radio Ep. 130: A Groundbreaking Fashion, Food & Cannabis Entrepreneur On What it Takes to Stay Ahead of the Game

Marci Zaroff, who over the past three decades has helped change the way we dress, eat and live, joins the podcast this week. Hear why she’s urging companies to incorporate ethical sourcing and sustainability into their brand strategies, discussed the “perpetual yo-yo” of entrepreneurship, and shared her take on the budding business of cannabis.

HydroOne Announces Jim Bundren as Director of Retail Sales

Mr. Bundren's last position was as PepsiCo North American Nutrition Director of Sales and Operations, West Division where he managed a team of Operations and Sales Managers for Walmart and regional grocery, totaling $2.1 Billion in operations and retail execution.

Hoplark HopTea Expands Distribution in Colorado

Whole Foods Rocky Mountain Region discovered Hoplark HopTea and brought it on board last week by placing all 5 HopTea flavors in 16 stores across the region.