Vuka Expands its Distribution with KeHe Partnership
Working with the KeHE distribution network will give Vuka the ability to grow in key retail supermarkets.
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True Nopal Cactus Water Now Available at Whole Foods
With half the calories and sugar of coconut water, the sought after drink will now be available to the health-savvy early adopters who frequent their Southern Division stores.
Bai Brands Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Michael Simon comes to Bai with more than two decades of experience in raising the profile of major consumer brands.
Tree Top Hires New President and CEO
Keith Gomes begins in his new role at Tree Top on January 5, 2015, following the retirement of CEO Tom Stokes who has held the position for the past 15 years.
RioSurge Launches Tropical Fruit Flavored Water Enhancers and Coconut Oil
Atlanta, GA – December, 2014 RioSurge, Inc. has created a line of liquid water enhancers as a healthy alternative to improve the taste of water while ensuring all the natural…
Roasted Rebellion: Meet the Coffee Upstarts
The question is whether brands should try to present themselves as an alternative category to the average Starbucks drink – which some describe as a dairy type of beverage – or as another part of the coffee mix.
Purity Vodka CEO Andy Glaser to Step Down
Effective Dec. 9, 2014, the company's Board of Directors has appointed Brian Citron, who formerly served as Vice President of Sales for Purity, as General Manager of the US business. Glaser will stay on through December 31 to support the transition.
Utah’s Jack Rabbit Gin Now Distributed in 10 States
Beehive Distilling announced today Jack Rabbit Gin—the first gin made in Utah since 1870—is now available in nine other states through retailer K&L Wine Merchants.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Last Experimental Collection Bourbons of 2014
These barrels are part of the more than 2,000 experimental barrels of whiskey aging in the warehouses of Buffalo Trace Distillery. Each of them has unique characteristics that differentiate them from all others.
BevNET Live Day One Recap: Fortune Favors the Bold
“These nutso ideas are what everybody’s looking for right now” Primozich said. “Weirdo ideas like putting soup in a bottle and throwing it in the beverage case.”
BevNET Announces Its Best of 2014 Award Winners
Two common threads link this year’s best: One, brands have maintained a focus on health-driven trends, initiating timely innovation in both formulation and packaging. Two, companies have executed on multi-channel retail and distribution strategies at a time when mainstream consumers become increasingly aware and actively pursue beverages in natural-focused categories.
Suja Funding Surge Continues: $21 Million More
The round is the third in the past 18 months for the company, taking the total amount invested in the brand to $45 million.
Keurig Green Mountain to Acquire Bevyz Global Ltd.
The transaction is valued at approximately $220 million.
The Makers of Oban and Lagavulin Introduce “My Tales of Whisky” Campaign
Diageo, maker of Lagavulin and Oban whiskies, has collaborated with actor and humorist Nick Offerman to create an original video content series entitled My Tales of Whisky.