Taste Radio Ep. 75 features an interview with Aaron Anker and Nat Peirce, who are the co-founders of organic granola maker Grandy Oats. We also explore the growing market for plant-based meat in the latest edition of Why is This a Thing? And we chat with Cindy Kasindorf, the co-Founder of Remedy Organics in this week’s Elevator Talk. This episode is presented by Virun.
As reported in The Financial Times, Nestlé, the world’s largest coffee company, has paid up to $500 million, at a valuation of over $700 million, for a 68 percent stake in Blue Bottle. The company will continue to operate as an independent entity and current management and employees will retain a minority stake in the business.
Bhakti, based in Boulder, Colo., markets a variety of ready-to-drink chai teas and tea concentrates that are sold nationwide at natural and conventional retailers such as Whole Foods, Sprouts and Target.
The Baltimore-based company will be showcasing it in their hometown at the 2017 Natural Products Expo East. The rebrand is in partnership with Interact Boulder, the leading design agency focused on the natural products industry.
DRY Sparkling, creator of beautifully refreshing, culinary-inspired sodas, announced the promotion of Ed Lilly to executive vice president of sales, as well as the additions of Jim Flood as vice president of sales strategy and Anna Johnson as vice president of operations.
This is CELSIUS’ first time attending Expo East, where it will show its complete Natural Line extension, comprised of six SKUs, including two delicious, new flavors: sparkling Orange Pomegranate and non-carbonated Strawberries and Cream. They join the existing flavor lineup of sparkling Grapefruit and Cucumber Lime and non-carbonated Pineapple Coconut and Watermelon Berry.
Patrice Radden leaves her influential post at Red Bull to join Califia Farms as VP of Communications; Soylent announces two new executive positions including former DRY Soda EVP Melody Conner; Disruptive water cooler maker Lavit adds Amy's Kitchen president to its Board.
The new line of Tart Cherry juices will launch under Saratoga Juice Bar’s new wholesale brand name, Legacy Juice Works.
Grass-fed protein drink brand Iconic Protein announced today the completion of a $8 million round of fundraising led by private equity firm KarpReilly and includes KeVita co-founder and former CEO Bill Moses, who was named the company's executive chairman.
Distilled in Newfoundland, Canada, Crystal Head AURORA comes in a beautifully crafted bottle, which is an accurate rendering of the human skull. With an iridescent finish, the bottle was designed in celebration of the most vivid aerial phenomenon in the world – ‘the Northern Lights.’
According to a report compiled by food and beverage packaging leader Tetra Pak, more than half of all in-store purchases today are influenced by digital channels, many of which are being accessed via smartphones. Because of this, many food and beverage brands are looking to social media and key influencers to reach consumers where they are: online.
Whether it’s presenting kombucha as a base for cocktails, disrupting self-service growler fills, or elevating the social atmosphere around the drink, Portland-based brands are helping kombucha evolve into a sophisticated, multi-faceted drink with plenty of on-premise appeal.
To meet the demands of the ever-more discerning drinker, bartenders are searching for unique mixers to help elevate their concoctions. Repurposed Pod fits the bill with its naturally vivacious flavor that is both sweet and slightly tart. Repurposed Pod is a cold-pressed, non-GMO 100% virgin cacao juice that delights consumers not just because of the taste, but for its unique health benefits and innovative supply chain as well.
Nestlé Waters North America will work through its partners, including The American Red Cross, Americares, Gleaning For The World, Convoy of Hope and Feeding America to direct donated bottled water to impacted communities.
