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BevNET & NOSH Is Your Home For Complete Expo West 2023 Coverage BevNET & NOSH Is Your Home For Complete Expo West 2023 Coverage

BevNET & NOSH Is Your Home For Complete Expo West 2023 Coverage

by BevNET.com Staff,

Next week, the natural CPG world will converge in Anaheim, California for the biggest annual trade show of the year, Natural Products Expo West. With over 2,000 food and beverage exhibitors and 60,000 attendees expected over the course of the four-day event, there’s a lot to take in, whether you’re there on the ground or following online. But regardless of if you’re a retailer, investor, brand or supplier, the only real ticket you’ll need to get the most out of this year’s show is a BevNET/NOSH Insider membership.

Monster Seeks Additional $167M in False Advertising Suit Against Bang Monster Seeks Additional $167M in False Advertising Suit Against Bang

Monster Seeks Additional $167M in False Advertising Suit Against Bang

by Shauna Golden,

Monster Energy Co. has filed a motion in a California federal court seeking an additional $167 million in its false advertising suit against Bang producer Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX) on top of its $293 million jury verdict awarded earlier this year.

Hiyo Builds on Non-Alc Trend, Hits Retail Shelves Hiyo Builds on Non-Alc Trend, Hits Retail Shelves

Hiyo Builds on Non-Alc Trend, Hits Retail Shelves

by Lukas Southard,

Non-alcoholic drink brand hiyo increased sales tenfold last year and beat its total sales from January 2022 in the first two days of 2023 saying it could have doubled sales during the month if it had more supply to offer.

Drink Weird, Founded by Ex-Rockstar Marketer, Spreads its Weird Wings Drink Weird, Founded by Ex-Rockstar Marketer, Spreads its Weird Wings

Drink Weird, Founded by Ex-Rockstar Marketer, Spreads its Weird Wings

by Brad Avery,

Drink Weird, the Texas-based beverage startup created by a trio of former Rockstar Energy executives, feels the time is now right to move out of a soft launch period and into a full-on rollout of its expanded and rebranded line of teas, waters and yerba mate drinks.

Taste Radio: Lots Of Questions. Most We Can Answer. A Couple, Not So Much. Taste Radio: Lots Of Questions. Most We Can Answer. A Couple, Not So Much.

Taste Radio: Lots Of Questions. Most We Can Answer. A Couple, Not So Much.

by BevNET.com Staff,

BevNET’s director of community Melissa Traverse joined Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif and Jacqui Brugliera for a new episode in which the trio spoke about a new source for valuable industry info, ways that our team can connect with and highlight Expo West exhibitors and a high-profile CEO’s shocking exit. They also spoke about a hot brand’s big retail win, luscious limited-time offerings and had a frank chat about the Whole30 diet and intermittent fasting.

Lone River Launches New Ranch Rita Variety Pack Lone River Launches New Ranch Rita Variety Pack

Lone River Launches New Ranch Rita Variety Pack

by Press Release,

Lone River Beverage Company is taking National Margarita Day by the horns as it serves up the NEW Ranch Rita Variety Pack, adding to its portfolio of cocktail-inspired hard seltzers. Made with organic agave nectar and lime juice, the new variety pack tips its hat to America’s most beloved cocktail, the margarita which, like Lone River, is inspired by Texas culture.

Soylent CEO: Acquisition is ‘The Next Step in Our Evolution’ Soylent CEO: Acquisition is ‘The Next Step in Our Evolution’

Soylent CEO: Acquisition is ‘The Next Step in Our Evolution’

by Brad Avery,

When plant-based nutrition brand Soylent began in 2013, it adopted a tech-influenced approach, dubbing its products Soylent 1.1, Soylent 2.0, and so on. Now, after its acquisition by CPG portfolio company Starco Brands earlier this week, the food and beverage maker is in stable release.

Writers’ Tears Launches First Single Pot Still Whiskey in U.S. Writers’ Tears Launches First Single Pot Still Whiskey in U.S.

Writers’ Tears Launches First Single Pot Still Whiskey in U.S.

by Press Release,

Walsh Whiskey co-founder Bernard Walsh revealed the latest milestone in his quest to produce the perfect taoscán [tay-scawn]/drop of whiskey. The missing link in Walsh Whiskey’s rich portfolio of 21 distinct super-premium whiskeys has been a single pot still, but that is all set to change.