IFT17 to Feature Over 1,100 Exhibitors
Over 20,000 CPG manufacturers, marketers and formulators will gather next week (June 25-28) at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas for IFT17, the annual show for Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
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Lain Hancock Named New Bai CEO
Parent company Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) did not cite a reason or provide any further details regarding Ben Weiss’s departure from the brand he founded in 2009, but included a brief statement from the former CEO in a press release.
OXiGEN Water and Shot Debuts at Summer Fancy Food Show
Both OXiGEN water and shot contain a proprietary highly stable O4 oxygen molecule rather than the compressed gas form of oxygen, O2.
Ben Weiss Departs as Bai CEO
BevNET has learned that Bai Brands founder and CEO Ben Weiss has left the company. Although sources close to the company confirmed to BevNET that Weiss has departed, it’s unclear at this time whether he was dismissed by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG), which acquired Bai in February, or if he resigned.
Video: Bill Weiland Talks Bankable Trends in Beverage
In a wide ranging presentation on beverage trends, Weiland discusses topics such as the rapid growth of drinkable bone broths and fermented beverages, why cold brew coffee still has room to expand, and why he thinks tree waters are a way off from competing with coconut and watermelon waters.
Key Takeaways From Whole Foods’ Dialogue with Employees
Following the Friday announcement that e-commerce pioneer Amazon would be purchasing natural products retailer Whole Foods Market, there has been rampant discussion over what the merger means for the retailer and industry. In communications to team members, both through email and a “town hall meeting” at Whole Foods headquarters, some information has come to light.
Webb & Gerritsen to Distribute Langlade Springs Bottled Water
Webb & Gerritsen supplies over 1,000 retail and specialty outlets throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, including Piggly Wiggly grocery stores, convenience stores, the University of Wisconsin and other educational institutions.
North Dakota Duo Launches Ax-Water, An Aronia Berry-Infused Beverage
North Dakota natives, Blake Johnson, CEO and Wade Gronwold, COO, have released ax-water, aronia berry-infused and disruptor in the beverage industry. The super water hit the shelves of retailers in March locally, and has since grown regionally, with national deals in the works.
Detroit’s Ellis Island Tea Adds New Placement in Airports and Midwest Sam’s Clubs
The Jamaican Sweet Tea also will soon be landing in Midwest Sam's Club locations, where Ellis-Brown's family tea recipe will be the only bottled tea in the juice section of the cooler.
Saratoga Juice Bar Announces Major Wholesale Expansion
Saratoga Juice Bar proudly announces the launch of their cold pressed juices into Price Chopper/Market 32, a regional grocer with 135 stores throughout New England.
Chia Star Launches With Jet.Com
Orders can ship to 25 states and plans are in the works to cover all of the US in 2018.
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company to Spotlight Two New Juices at 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show
Show attendees can sample these juices and learn more about them by stopping by Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice booth #1857 on the exhibit floor.
Top Note Enters Partners With KeHE Distributors
KeHE will carry Top Note’s newly launched line of award-winning sparkling mixers, as well as the company’s mixer concentrates.
Eastside Distilling Reports Success With Big Bottom Products
Since launching the products into the tasting locations at the beginning of June 2017, Big Bottom product unit sales numbers are on track to be up by more than 200% over June of last year.