Community Coffee Company Launches New Iced Latte Coffee Drinks
Community Coffee Company, the largest family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in the United States, is pleased to announce the launch of its new ready-to-drink Iced Latte line.
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NACS 2018 Video: KÖE Kombucha Looks to Differentiate Via Shelf-Stability, Flavor
In an interview at the NACS 2018 show, which was held Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Jared Smith, the VP of Sales for beverage developer and incubator Stratus Group, which markets canned kombucha maker KÖE and alkaline water brand Perfect Hydration, said that while the brand’s shelf-stability may be attractive to current kombucha drinkers, the products are specifically formulated to attract new consumers to the category.
LaCroix Says Essences Confirmed As “Natural”
A lab, accredited under the strict standards set by the International Standards Organization, tested vendor supplied ingredients to confirm they were derived from natural sources, such as fruit, instead of being artificially created in a lab. The rigorous standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials conclusively proved that no trace of artificial or synthetic additives was found.
Coke Elects Brian Smith As New President, COO; CFO Weller Retiring
The Coca-Cola Company has announced Brian Smith will take over as the new president and chief operating officer of The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 1., 2019, after the board of directors today elected the 21-year company veteran to succeed CEO James Quincey in the role.
Kentucky Owl Founder Acquires Stake in Cocktail Mixer Eli Mason
Nashville-based cocktail mixer company Eli Mason announced today that Dixon Dedman, founder of Kentucky Owl Bourbon, has acquired a significant stake in the business.
GT’s Kombucha Releases Limited Edition Fall Flavor ‘Living in Gratitude’
GT’s Kombucha, maker of the original and #1 selling Kombucha brand in the U.S., today announced its new limited edition Fall flavor, Living in Gratitude. The autumnal offering pairs GT’s signature organic & raw Kombucha with a flavorful blend of fresh pressed Pink Lady Apple, Carrot, Turmeric, and aromatic Cider Spices.
NACS 2018 Gallery: New Products Pt. 2 – Water, Protein and More
In BevNET's second gallery of new products from the show, we highlight some notable new launches across water of all types, as well as a handful of products such as Dr Pepper's new limited offering, fruit smoothies from Simply and Ripple's entry into the plant-based protein drink arena. For more new products featured at NACS, see our first slideshow.
Navy SEAL Author Jocko Willink Launches RTD Iced White Tea
Jocko Willink, is best known for his brutal and gritty early morning workouts at 4:34 am and exhortations that "Discipline Equals Freedom" when it comes to business, health and winning. The more discipline you have today – the more options you have tomorrow.
Constellation Brands CEO to Step Down Next Year
Rob Sands will step down as CEO of Constellation Brands on March 1, 2019, the New York-based alcohol beverage company announced today.
Riff Cold Brewed Coffee Raises $1 Million from Angel Investors
Bend, Ore.-based Riff Cold Brewed Coffee today announced it has raised $1 million in an angel round of investment from a “who’s who” group of Oregon technology and consumer products executives.
Elevator Talk: Pervida Looks to Nature to Help Keep Consumers Healthy
President and CEO, Josep Bassaganya-Riera, calls Pervida a revolutionary functional drink. The brand uses all-natural ingredients and patented technology to develop highly functional beverages for the health-conscious consumer.
NACS Video: Coke Builds ‘Total Beverage’ Strategy at C-Stores
Speaking with BevNET at the NACS show, Susan Gambardella, vice president of convenience retail for Coca-Cola North America, explained how the company is implementing its “total beverage” strategy within the C-store channel.
Szmell the Flavor: Scent-Based Water SZENT Launches Online
The Los Angeles-based brand, which officially launches exclusively on Amazon today, uses a ring around the neck of each 20 oz BPA free PET bottle made from a polymer infused with natural oils that replicate the experience of drinking flavored water -- without the use of any additives to the liquid itself
FitVine Wine Debuts A Low Sugar, Low Sulfite Prosecco
FitVine Wine, makers of clean tasting rich wines with less sugar and fewer sulfites, introduces their newest varietal, FitVine Prosecco. The delicate bubbly wine boasts scents of fruity tropical flowers, ripe pear, green apple and citrus. Finishing with a clean light and elegant crisp acidity, a 5oz. glass of this Prosecco contains, 0.7 grams of sugar, 92 calories and 3 grams of carbs at 11% alcohol.