Office Hours: Charting Growth With Spindrift
Spindrift founder and CEO Bill Creelman drops in to chat about topics including crisis leadership, distribution, online marketing, platform expansion and other issues in a wide-ranging interview.
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Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Begins Selling Ooh La Lemin Sparkling Lemonades in Walmart Stores
Melbourne, Fla. — Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. (OTCQB: KGKG), a holding company focused on product development in the better-for-you and hemp and CBD functional beverage sector, is pleased to announce…
Expo West 2022: Califia CEO Ritterbush Talks Plant-Based Innovation
In this interview recorded at the show, Califia CEO Dave Ritterbush discussed how the brand is keeping up with consumers’ desire for more plant-based options, the company’s evolving relationship with RTD coffee products, the untapped potential of culinary applications for its drinks and how Califia is honoring its late founder, Greg Steltenpohl.
Beyond Meat & Pepsi JV Launches Jerky in Retail
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat’s joint venture has moved from Ethan Brown’s lap to store shelves. Brown, the founder of Beyond Meat, alluded to a “major product” that he had been snacking on during the company’s last quarterly earnings call, one that would energize both partners after intensive spending and R&D into the line.
Keurig Dr Pepper Announces New Aspiration for Net Positive Water Impact by 2050
BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas — In celebration of World Water Day, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced the Company’s aspiration to achieve net positive water impact by 2050…
NielsenIQ: Beverage Sales Remain Strong Despite Deceleration Across Categories
Though overall beverage sales remained strong, non-alcoholic drinks decelerated across nearly all categories in the two-week period ending March 12, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Taste Radio: Your Tribe Is Everything. Sanzo’s Stunning Rise Is Proof.
Sandro Roco, the founder and CEO of fast-growing Asian-inspired sparkling water brand Sanzo, spoke about why he’s attempting to “own” a space within the seltzer category and how the company cultivated an “authentic, rabid fan base,” and how that group helped drive capital efficiency. He also explained why the process to become a certified minority-owned brand was worth the effort.
MariMed Launches Vibations: High + Energy Drink Mix Brand
NORWOOD, Mass. – MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD) (“MariMed” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of Vibations: High + Energy, an all-natural, full-spectrum cannabis drink mix that provides focus and…
Expo West 2022: Laird Superfood’s New CEO Maps Out Growth Plans
Plant-based nutrition platform Laird Superfood has undergone a significant amount of change over the past few years, from acquiring energy bar brand Picky Bars to taking the company public and bringing in a range of new team members, including new CEO Jason Vieth. In this video, recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2022, Vieth discusses how he plans to use his background and expertise to continue propelling the brand onward.
Expo West 2022: Weller Talks THC Interests, Dale Katechis Joins Brand
In this video recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2022, Simmons and Katechis speak with BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman about its upcoming cannabis innovations, why the brand is continuing to lean in to CBD when others are pivoting away, and why Weller may become more than a beverage brand in the future.
Chobani Names New President, Sees Other Exec Changes
After announcing last week the departure of longtime president and COO Peter McGuinness, Chobani is actively reconstructing its leadership team, starting with the reappointment of former executive Kevin Burns as president and COO.
sipMARGS Launches New RTD Sparkling Margarita Flavor–Spicy
New York, N.Y.– Just in time for spring, sipMARGS has launched a NEW and exciting ready-to-drink sparkling margarita flavor, Spicy! sipMARGS is a real, authentic margarita made with top-quality tequila,…
Buena Fé: First-Ever Organic Tequila Quencher
While most couples were looking for creative ways to stay entertained during the COVID lockdown, the Hinge-matched entrepreneurial couple Patty Baer and Andrew Bushby were busy looking for a cleaner,…
Presence Launches New Market Ready Services and Reporting Services
Presence, the national leading natural and organic products broker and service provider in the United States, has expanded its suite of innovative services with the addition of Market Ready Services…