Pepsi Announces Limited-Time Return of Crystal Pepsi
Beginning July 11 in Canada and August 8 in the U.S., 20-ounce bottles of Crystal Pepsi will be available for purchase at major retailers for a suggested retail price of $1.79.
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ASPIRE Beverages Named Official Sports Drink of University of Wisconsin Athletics
In addition to hydrating the Badgers athletic teams, the brand plans to integrate the University into its marketing efforts including advertising campaigns, social media initiatives, in-store promotions and grass roots activations.
Summer Fancy Food Show 2016 Photo Gallery: New Products, Brand Updates
Over the course of the three-day specialty foods convention, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, we encountered a broad array of new products, design revamps and line extensions, all of which are included in this photo gallery.
Humboldt County’s First Gin Is In: Dutch & Dewey Distillery’s Horse Mountain Gin
Dutch & Dewey Distillery, a small-batch, sustainably run producer, distiller, and bottler, announces the launch of its Horse Mountain Gin, a premium, handcrafted 96 proof dry gin that balances the classic juniper character of London Dry with the bright, citrus notes of New Western style.
TEAS’ TEA Organic Debuts Fuji Apple and Mango Yuzu Varieties at Summer Fancy Food Show 2016
The Japanese inspired flavors are fitting to TEAS’ TEA as it was created from the Japanese expression Ocha no Naka no Ocha- “The Tea of ALL Teas!”
Califia Farms Launches Dairy-Free, Nitro Draft Cold Brew Latte
The new Califia Nitro Cold Brew line marries creamy almond and macadamia milks with a cold brew made from a specially-curated, signature blend of direct-sourced beans, and infuses it with a jolt of nitrogen.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 12: Talking Points, Insights from BevNET Live Summer 2016
In this edition of the podcast, we examine the evolution of BevNET Live’s New Beverage Showdown competition and the categories in which entrepreneurs are identifying opportunities for innovative concepts. The discussion leads to one about the market for cold-pressed juice and RTD coffee and ways that we saw entrepreneurs attempt to stand out from the pack.
People Moves: It’s Academic For van Rensburg; Project Juice Hires Head of Innovation
Deryck van Rensburg, the head of the now-defunct Coke/Keurig partnership and the first president of Coke’s Venturing and Emerging Brands unit (VEB) has left the company to take a position as dean of the business school at Pepperdine University.
With Züpa Noma, Sonoma Brands Looks to Make Souping the New Juicing
The line will debut in July, with Sprouts as its launch partner, and then soon after move into other retailers. Over the course of roughly 90 days, Züpa (which will retail at $6.99) will be tested in about 1,000 stores up and down the West Coast.
Green Plant LLC Purchases Second HPP Machine in Six Months
“It’s incredible how quickly HPP technology has evolved and the demand that we have witnessed for cold-pressed juices over the past six months. Juice companies drive six hours just to use our technology because we are the only ones providing this service in Florida,” said Jaime Nicolas-Correa, Director of Hiperbaric USA & Global VP of Sales.
Red Hare Expands Craft Soda Line with Sparkling Grapefruit Flavor
The brewery hopes to have a third soda flavor join the brand family as early as Fall 2016.
Happy Tree Announces New Distribution at Kroger, Giant Eagle and Market Basket
With distribution in more than 1,000 retail locations, Happy Tree will also be expanding to several more UNFI warehouses this summer to deepen its penetration of natural foods retailers throughout the country.
Turkey Hill Launches Switchel-Inspired “Haymakers” Line
The six-flavor line-up includes Berry Punch, Lemon Punch, Sweet Tea, Lightly Sweet Tea, Original Cider, and Tart Cider.
ZICO Launches 2016 “What’s Inside is Everything” Campaign with Jessica Alba
In addition to partnering with Jessica Alba, ZICO, Official Coconut Water of the Olympic Games will further spread the #InsideisEverything message with two world-class athletes at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.