Expo West: Proud Source Water Acquired; Chatty Matcha Goes “BAD”
Read the latest news from Expo West 2023, including Proud Water's acquisition, Chatty Matcha's new identity, and TRU's ongoing expansion.
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Sierra Nevada Makes Minority Investment in Riot Energy; Will Produce and Package Products
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has made a minority investment in Riot Energy, a Venice, California-based energy drink company. The California brewery will “initially serve as an investor,” but will “eventually produce and package Riot Energy products” once its CanDo Innovation Center is up and running.
Expo West 2023: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day One
At the close of the event's opening day, editors discuss their initial observations and takeaways thus far, including a pair of exits for two young brands in the bottled water space, a spike in mood-boosting and brain-focused drinks.
Introducing Circana: IRI x The NPD Group Capture the $2.9T Consumer Retail Market
Following their merger in August 2022, Information Resources, Inc. ("IRI") and The NPD Group ("NPD") unveiled a new combined company name and brand identity: Circana.
Jason Momoa’s Mananalu Water Launches at Whole Foods Market
BOONE, N.C. – Mananalu and Whole Foods Market have partnered up: The Austin-based retailer and world’s leader in natural and organic foods will launch Mananalu water at 409 of its…
Sparkling Botanicals by Rishi Goes Blue with Newest Release, Introducing Blue Tea Jasmine
Milwaukee, Wis. – Sparkling Botanicals by Rishi, ready-to-drink beverages that elevate sparkling botanical tea, introduced their newest flavor this week, Blue Tea Jasmine, at Natural Products Expo West 2023 (“Expo…
Clearly Canadian Announces New Clearly Sparkling Essence and Zero Sugar Flavored Sparkling Spring Waters
Clearly Canadian, North America’s premium sparkling alternative, announces new innovation to debut at Expo West (Hall E Booth 5307) Clearly Canadian Essence: launching with two fresh and bright flavors, Grapefruit…
Health-Ade Kombucha Now in Take-Anywhere Cans
Health-Ade, makers of delicious, bubbly beverages that support a happy and healthy gut are expanding their offerings with a new line of 11.5 oz cans in four fan-favorite kombucha flavors: Pink Lady Apple, Ginger Lemon, Passion Fruit-Tangerine, and Pomegranate.
Red Door Capital Partners Makes Its Third Entrance into the Beverage Market with Its Investment in DrnxMyth
Red Door Capital Partners, LLC, an independent private equity firm, is proud to announce their investment, with support from their network of high-net-worth individuals and family offices, in DrnxMyth, a product and technology of In Spirit Group, Inc. Red Door has also been appointed a seat on the Board of Directors.
Blue Monkey Tropical Collection Expands its Plant Based Tropical Beverages
Vancouver, BC. and Long Beach, California. — The Blue Monkey brand launched in the U.S. and Canadian markets in 2009 as a coconut water beverage and snack brand and in…
Organic Valley Unveils New Product Packaging with a Bold, Refreshed Design
Organic Valley announced the launch of its new product packaging with a bright, modern design that focuses on communicating its brand story and point of differentiation: Ethically sourced products from small family farms and the cooperative's definition of what that means to consumers across the country.
Juvee, the Rejuvenating Energy Drink from Nadeshot, Announces Blue Raspberry as Newest Flavor
CULVER CITY, Calif. — Juvee, the rejuvenating energy drink from Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, announced today that it’s adding a new flavor, Blue Raspberry, to its core lineup of flavors. This…
vitaminwater Introduces Two New Flavors and Innovative Reformulation of Zero Sugar Lineup
vitaminwater announced the addition of two new flavors - ‘with love’ and ‘forever you’ - to its zero sugar lineup, plus an innovative reformulation for all six zero sugar flavors. The new zero sugar reformulation offers our latest sweetener formula that includes monk fruit and stevia in addition to added vitamins and nutrients. The products are now available nationwide at mass retailers, grocery stores and convenience stores.
People Moves: Bacardi, Siempre Tequila Bring on New Leadership
Roberto Ramirez Laverde has returned to Bacardi as global senior vice president of Bacardi rum, the company announced yesterday. Laverde took on the role following the promotion of Ned Duggan to global chief marketing officer of Bacardi and president of Bacardi Global Brands Limited.