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PepsiCo Names Ramon Laguarta as President

PepsiCo announced Thursday the appointment of Ramon Laguarta, CEO of the company’s Europe and sub-Saharan Africa division, as President effective Sept. 1, filling a position that has been vacant for nearly three years.

Video: Ten Years of VEB

BevNET Live Summer 2017 got off to a billion-dollar start last month with a presentation from Scott Uzzell, president and general manager of The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing & Emerging Brands division (VEB).

Press Clips: Bevi Raises $16.5M to Expand Business

Bevi raises $16.5M in Series B funding round; NFL wide receiver under house arrest claims kombucha caused him to fail court-ordered breathalyzer tests; Land O'Lakes seeks to restore dairy growth with startup accelerator; Popular Science explores food waste; ACON Investments acquires Borden Dairy

Let’s Get Good! Clean Energy Drink Debuts

Let's Get Good! will be launching three flavors of Organic Energy drinks into California in 2017. These will be 12-ounce slim cans, using their unique, hand-crafted and proprietary flavors.

Big Easy Bucha Announces Retail Expansion

The Louisiana-based kombucha brand packed with New Orleans flavor announces today that 5 of their most popular and refreshing flavors will jazz up the shelves at more than 1100 Publix stores across 7 states this summer.

Wawa Introduces Cold Brew Coffee

Available in two flavors of traditional black or sweet cream and both 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes, Wawa Cold Brew incorporates a slow steeping process using Wawa unique coffee beans to deliver a smooth, full body flavor.

Lavit Taps National Coffee as U.S. Sales Rep

New York, NY (July, 17, 2017) –Lavit, LLC, the beverage technology company and creators of The Cooler Water Cooler ™, has appointed National Coffee for sales development and representation to…

Twang-A-Rita Gets Makeover

The formula, packaging and identity of the brand are all being revamped and refocused, so that it is accessible and desirable to both consumers and food industry organizations.

Cheerwine and Krispy Kreme Revive Drink Collaboration

From now through September 2017, Cheerwine Kreme is available in 2-Liter and 20 ounce bottles in major grocery chains and select convenience stores in North Carolina and South Carolina, and online at Cheerwine.com.

People Moves: Ex-REBBL CFO Joins Sipp

Former REBBL Beverages CFO Jim Arsenault joins Sipp, KonaRed gains a new board member and an executive management shakeup at Long Island Iced Tea.

Jim Arsenault Joins Sipp Sparkling Organics

Arsenault has over 20 years of experience as a corporate Chief Financial Officer and Controller for public and private companies, with a focus in the beverage industry for the past 10 years.

Lori’s Original Lemonade Launches Two New Flavors

The new flavors, Wild Strawberry Lemonade and Original Lemonade will be joining their three existing flavors, Lavender Lemonade, Ginger Lemonade, and Lemongrass Lite Lemonade.