MALK Raises $9M To Support Retail Growth
Alternative dairy brand MALK announced the close of a $9 million Series B round today to support the brand’s recent shift into national distribution.
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Shimmerwood Beverages Launches New Mixology Box
Shimmerwood Beverages announces website updates, expanded shipping, merchandise and a new Mixology Box product for the holidays.
Sans by Taejin Beverage Available at Bubble
Sans by Taejin Beverage, the first Asian-inspired alcohol-alternative functional beverage created by Kevin “Taejin” Kreider from Netflix hit series, Bling Empire will launch at Bubble, a curated online marketplace that brings together the best clean foods from across the US.
Buena Gave Sets Up Canning Operations in New England
Canned spirits brand Buena Gave has made it official: They now use only tequila blanco in their signature products, Ranch Water and Cantarito Spritz. The company has also set up canning operations in scenic New England.
BIOLYTE Raises More Than $68,000 for American Cancer Society
BIOLYTE – the revolutionary recovery drink offering the same amount of electrolytes as an IV bag – with support from their distributing partners, announces they raised $68,920 for the American Cancer Society (ACS) during its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
CELSIUS Announces Launch of New Lemon Lime Flavor
When life gives you lemons …add a little twist. Introducing the newest CELSIUS flavor, Sparkling Lemon Lime!
BevNET Live Winter 2022 Day One Recap: Speakers Examine How to Find Light Amidst Economic Clouds, And Space in Crowded Categories
The first day of this year's BevNET Live Winter conference featured touched on topics ranging from the state of the market and the rise of RTD cocktails, to case studies on the slow-but-calculated growth of brands like Celsius and Waterloo.
KDP Names Ex-PepsiCo Alum As Incoming Chief R&D Officer
Keurig-Dr Pepper announced that former PepsiCo veteran Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman will be joining the company as chief research and development officer on January 9.
Six Finalists Advance in New Beverage Showdown 24
Six beverage startups emerged from a group of 12 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of New Beverage Showdown 24, at BevNET Live Winter 2022, sponsored by Coca Cola’s Venturing and Emerging Brands Unit (VEB).
BevNET Best of 2022 Award Winners Announced
The winners of BevNET’s Best of 2022 Awards embody spirit and drive, combining inspiration with effort, style, dynamism and personality. Even amid a period of global upheaval, when the world reaches for a drink, these brands and leaders are there to serve that demand.
Velvet Llama Claims Victory in BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 3
It was a smooth win for Velvet Llama as the New York-based brand was named the champion in BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 3 this weekend. Created by former bartender Luca Forgeois, Velvet Llama launched earlier this year with a line of RTD cocktails.
Profile: Sap’s Seeks Softer Side of Sports Hydration
For years, average people have been consuming the same sports drinks that they watch marketed on TV by elite-caliber athletes, which are backed by investments in scientific research and fine-tuned product development (or so we’re meant to believe).
Huel Raises $24M To Fuel U.S. Expansion; Idris and Sabrina Elba Invest
Plant-based nutrition brand Huel has closed a $24 million funding round led by private equity firm Highland Europe and featuring investment from Idris and Sabrina Elba. The round now brings the U.K.-based company’s valuation to $560 million.
Glitch Energy Launches Error 404 Line, Scales Digital Presence
Tennessee-based natural energy powder maker Glitch Energy, which debuted its limited edition Error 404 line last week, is looking to shake up the energy drink space by offering gaming content creators a product that prolongs the effects of caffeine.