Alkaline Water Co. Leads Category Sales Growth in Southern CA
Nielsen found that Alkaline88 is the top-selling alkaline water brand in Southern California for over 18 months.
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Lewis Jaffe Joins Board At Reed’s As Independent Director
Mr. Jaffe is considered an “independent” director and will serve on the board until the 2016 annual meeting where he will be a candidate on the slate of directors being presented by the Company to all shareholders.
International Flavors Acquires David Michael & Co., Inc.
Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., David Michael is a leading developer and manufacturer of customized flavor solutions.
NACS 2016 Video: Boxed Water Pushes Sustainability to C-Store Channel
Speaking with BevNET, Matt DeWitte, vice president of marketing, said the company’s sustainability message and strong social media presence was helping drive growth amid a crowded water set in convenience stores.
Agua Brands Signs Partnership With Bevi Water Coolers
Agua’s brand mission to provide optimal hydration without sacrificing great taste was a natural fit with Bevi’s mission to “Enjoy water more. Enjoy more water,” with environmentally friendly machines convenient for water customization that let users customize beverages in seconds with a variety of all natural and healthy flavor options for its users.
High Performance Sports Drink To Debut New Flavor
After several months of working with Allen Flavors and various focus groups in order to perfect its new flavor, the Company believes it has the long awaited lemon/lime product ready to be tasted by consumers.
Yale Materials Handling Corporation Launches New Mast Reach Truck Series
According to Yale, the heavy duty mast creates a high level of stability and enables faster put away and retrieval times with mast lifting heights of up to 502 inches, and mast speeds up to 143 feet per minute.
Interroll Debuts New MSC 50 Magnetic Speed Controller to Optimize Gravity Roller Conveyor Operation at PACK EXPO 2016
Developed in response to the demand for a more efficient and cost-effective material handling systems, Interroll’s MSC 50 is a technically and economically superior solution, and the first of its kind in the industry. The MSC 50 is easy-to-install, maintenance-free, and boasts a host of useful features that together deliver process reliability and attractive ROI.
Soltado Tequila Expands Distribution Footprint
Soltado Tequila, infused añejo tequila portfolio of DM Spirits, LLC, announced this month that they would be partnering to expand distribution and support into three new markets.
NACS 2016 Day 2 & 3 Photo Gallery: New Products, Brand Updates
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) 2016 show came to a close today, but our coverage of event is just beginning. In this Instagram photo gallery, we revisit new products, line extensions and brand updates introduced at the NACS show.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 31: What’s Trending Among London’s Libations?
For this week’s episode of the BevNET podcast, we’ve crossed the Atlantic to explore a beverage market that’s outside of our usual coverage area: London. Joining the podcast are Hugh Thomas and Joe Benn of Ugly Drinks, which is a U.K.-based startup that produces unsweetened flavored sparkling water.
Justin Timberlake Invests In Bai
Speaking with BevNET at the NACS 2016 show in Atlanta, Alana Radmin, vice president of communications for Bai, said the partnership came together after Timberlake met founder Ben Weiss through another investor in the company.
People Moves: Sparkling Ice, Mamma Chia, Califia Expand Executive Teams
Sparkling Ice maker Talking Rain has announced the hire of Brian Kuz as its new CMO. Kuz’s career spans over 30 years with CPG companies. Kuz was most recently the Global Head of Trade Marketing and Insights at Red Bull GmbH in Austria.
NACS 2016 Day 1 Photo Gallery: New Products, Brand Updates
The 2016 edition of the National Association of Convenience Stores show is in full swing and BevNET is on hand to cover the massive event, held from Oct. 19-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. This photo gallery covers new products, brand intros and news on trends in the convenience store channel that we saw on the first day on the convention.