Energy Insights: A Q&A with Red Bull’s John Showalter
In a recent interview with BevNET, John Showalter, the Director of Business Insights for Red Bull North America, provided a rare glimpse into the strategic vision of the energy giant.
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Sweet Green Fields Unveils Natrose I Stevia for Natural Flavor
With approval from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA), food and beverage companies focused on natural products can now use Natrose I to enhance flavor and improve taste and mouth-feel, while reducing overall sweetener cost.
Vital Juice Hires Former BluePrint Vet as Director of Operations
Vital Juice announced today that Beth Gantz has joined the company as director of operations. A highly accomplished logistics expert, Gantz brings more than 15 years of experience, spearheading operations for health food and beverage companies. At Vital Juice, Gantz will be a key component for the company’s plan to expand its distribution nationwide.
NFL Stars Devin and Jason McCourty to Appear at Cheribundi Booth at 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show
Devin McCourty, defensive back for the New England Patriots, and Jason McCourty, cornerback for the Tennessee Titans have represented Cheribundi, a leading producer of tart cherry juice products, for two years now.
2014 Summer Fancy Food Show Expected to Be Largest Ever
Amid record demand for specialty food, the show is expected to attract 28,000 buyers, including delegations from Uruguay, Paraguay, Albania, and China, not to mention thousands of buyers from top names in U.S. retailing and restaurants including Whole Foods, Kroger, Dean & DeLuca, Gourmet Garage, Mollie Stone’s Markets, and more.
Aquarena Beverage Expands its Line-Up to Include All-Natural Energy Drink
Developed with a new formulation that features no artificial ingredients to promote health and well-being, FUGA Life was created in partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Cide Road Switchel to Debut at the 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show
CideRoad Organic Switchel, a maker of America’s Original Thirst Quencher, announced today that it will be debuting at Table 32 at the New Products on the Shelf Pavilion at the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York on June 29th through July 1st.
Ingredion Launches Idea Labs Innovation Centers
With three U.S. facilities and 21 others being launched worldwide by the end of 2014, Ingredion Idea Labs innovation centers are dedicated to fostering science-based collaboration and problem solving for food, beverage and industrial customers in four key areas: consumer insights, applied research, applications knowhow and process technology
BASF Showcases Trends Transforming Consumers’ Food and Beverage Preferences at IFT 2014
BASF Nutrition & Health will showcase five trends that are transforming consumers' preferences for foods and beverages at booth 5241 during the 2014 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo.
Celsius Launches New Product in Collarboration with Music Artist Flo Rida
The new Flo Fusion pre-workout powder is licensed and endorsed by award-winning, international music superstar, Flo Rida, who Celsius, in collaboration with D3M Licensing Group, signed an agreement with in March of this year.
Three Olives Vodka Unveils New Apple Flavor
Three Olives, a super-premium vodka brand imported from England, introduced today its newest flavor: Three Olives Jacked Apple. The new vodka combines the flavors of ripe red apple and cinnamon spice.
Distribution Roundup: Xyience Expands in New England; Cheerwine Digs Deeper in the South
Plenty of distribution news coming our way in the last couple of weeks, as both early-stage and established beverage companies announced new agreements with wholesalers from across the U.S.
From Whynatte to Shroom Army: Accel Foods Launches Class II
Incubator AccelFoods has doubled down on the beverage game in its second class of entrepreneurs, which include a ready-to-drink meal replacement beverage aimed at women and a mushroom tea mix that is relocating from Hong Kong.
Video: BevNET’s Mid-Year Report, Part 2
In part of two of our segment, we discuss investment deals seen in the non-alcoholic beverage business and offer predictions on what’s to come for growth categories in the second half of 2014.