Ipsos and Buzzfeed Publish “GenerationWhy” Research Study on Millennial Eating Preferences
GenerationWhy is a consumer research study commissioned by the Corn Refiners Association
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Expo West 2016 Video: Nut Milk Trends
From large producers like WhiteWave and Califia Farms to tiny upstarts, including Pop & Bottle, Malk and Three Trees, BevNET’s John Craven and Ray Latif discuss the role that innovation and branding has played in the development of each and the overall segment.
Chobani Announces Development of Ready-to-Drink Yogurt Beverage
Described as a yogurt beverage “made with only natural ingredients including real fruit and probiotics,” Drink Chobani will join the drinkable yogurt category where brands like Lifeway Kefir, B’More Organic, Wallaby Yogurt Company and Karoun Dairies’ Blue Isle reside.
VEB Launches Rebranded Hansen’s and Blue Sky Soda at Expo West
As for how the brands will leverage its relationship with Coca-Cola, Jeremy Faa, senior vice president and general manager for craft beverages at Coca-Cola North America, said that while operating independently, the company will “tap into Coca-Cola in terms of synergies, supply chain innovation and key account relationships.”
B. Stiff and Son’s Adds Four New Flavors of Craft Soda to its Product Line
The four new flavors of small-batch sodas include: zingy Ginger Beer, citrusy sweet Orange Cream, redonkulously smooth Cream Soda, and sweet-and-tart Black Cherry
Stoli Vodka Announces Stoli Gluten Free
Made with 88 percent corn and 12 percent buckwheat, Stoli Gluten Free will launch in the U.S. with availability at Stoli accounts nationwide starting in April 2016.
Brisk Launches ‘Brisk Mate’ Line in Mango, Dragonfruit and Cherry Flavors
As part of the launch, Brisk Mate is partnering with OpTic Gaming, a professional eSports organization boasting multiple championships and specializing in gaming entertainment.
Hangover Joe’s Launches Hangover Recovery Shot Vending Machines
Hangover Joe's is the exclusive producer of "The Hangover" Recovery Shot, and one of the nation's top selling anti-hangover recover drink & hangover recovery shot.
2016 Expo West Recap: Coconut Water, Coffee and Fizz
From the maturation and evolution of established beverage trends and brands to the emergence of entirely new ones, Expo West 2016 offered further proof of the emphasis on innovation for natural and/or organically inclined beverages.
Expo West 2016 Video: A New BluePrint For Success
BluePrint, which helped pioneer the category of high pressure processed, cold-pressed juices, is attempting to pivot away from its roots in detoxifying cleanses with new branding and products designed to appeal to a broader set of consumers.
Graton Distilling Company Launches D. George Benham’s Sonoma Dry Gin
D. George Benham's Sonoma Dry gin is crafted with 12 botanicals including a traditional gin base of juniper, coriander and citrus. Locally grown Meyer Lemon and Buddha's Hand is painstakenly hand zested to showcase vibrant, fragrant citrus characteristics.
Video: Key Takeaways and Product Discoveries at Expo West 2016
In the following video, BevNET CEO John Craven and BevNET Managing Editor Ray Latif sifted through the dozens of new beverages that debuted at Expo West and offer their take on the most notable and impactful for the industry.
Rebel Kitchen Acquires Unoco
The Unoco team will be joining the Rebel Kitchen staff in their Central London offices to ensure the smooth transition of the new company into the business.
Tyler Clary and Jessica Hardy Tapped for New “Built With Chocolate Milk” Campaign
In addition to adding world-class swimmers to its roster, the BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK campaign has once again partnered with USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States.