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Category Close-Up: Plant-Based Milks and Creamers – Expert Analysis Category Close-Up: Plant-Based Milks and Creamers – Expert Analysis

Category Close-Up: Plant-Based Milks and Creamers – Expert Analysis

by BevNET.com Staff,

In this episode of Category Close-Up, we’ll be exploring the plant-based milk and creamer category from a variety of perspectives, starting today with our Expert Analysis panel discussion. Over the course of an hour, we’ll hear how this rapidly evolving space is presenting both opportunities and challenges to distributors, retailers and brands, as well as how the overall market dynamics and trends are shaping the outlook for industry analysts and investment bankers.

Taste Radio Ep. 232: How Sarah Frey Won Over Walmart On The Way To Over $1 Billion In Sales Taste Radio Ep. 232: How Sarah Frey Won Over Walmart On The Way To Over $1 Billion In Sales

Taste Radio Ep. 232: How Sarah Frey Won Over Walmart On The Way To Over $1 Billion In Sales

by BevNET.com Staff,

Sarah Frey, founder & CEO of Frey Farms, spoke about how she engineered her company’s remarkable turnaround despite having no formal business training, how she identified and utilized advantages her company had over larger competitors and how she navigated Walmart’s corporate culture. She also discussed how consumers’ relationship with food has evolved during the Covid era and what she’s learned about building a beverage brand.

Japanese Tea Brand Juroku Cha Launches in U.S.

by Press Release,

Torrance, Calif. — Asahi Soft Drink Ltd, a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings which is a global alcoholic, beverage and food business group, is thrilled to announce the U.S. availability…

After Raising $85M, NotCo launches Milk Alternative Before Turning to Food After Raising $85M, NotCo launches Milk Alternative Before Turning to Food

After Raising $85M, NotCo launches Milk Alternative Before Turning to Food

by Carol Ortenberg,

NotMilk will debut in Whole and 2% Reduced Fat varieties, which will retail for $4.99 for a 64 oz. carton. Like NotCo’s other products, the milk was developed by matching the animal proteins found in traditional milk to their “ideal replacement” among “thousands” of plant-based ingredients.

Spirits Gallery: Giving Thanks for New Whiskeys and Tequila Spirits Gallery: Giving Thanks for New Whiskeys and Tequila

Spirits Gallery: Giving Thanks for New Whiskeys and Tequila

by BevNET.com Staff,

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this Spirts Gallery takes a look at a handful of the notable new spirit releases that we'll be toasting with at the dinner table this year, including a solera-aged rye from Maryland's Gray Wolf Distilling, the second expression in the Heaven's Door Bootleg Series, and a special benefit release from Widow Jane.

CHERRiSH Expands Beyond Athletes with Focus on Wellness CHERRiSH Expands Beyond Athletes with Focus on Wellness

CHERRiSH Expands Beyond Athletes with Focus on Wellness

by Brad Avery,

While many health brands focus on building a loyal consumer base before being adopted by professional sports teams, tart cherry juice maker CHERRiSH laid its foundation in the athletic channel. But after a year of disruption in the sports world, the Washington-based company is now making a broader pitch to the everyday consumer, repositioning its products as overall wellness drinks for all ages.

Nikka Whisky Releases Refined Taketsuru Pure Malt Nikka Whisky Releases Refined Taketsuru Pure Malt

Nikka Whisky Releases Refined Taketsuru Pure Malt

by Press Release,

This fall 2020, Nikka Whisky, known for its mastery in blending, releases a refined Taketsuru Pure Malt (43% ABV; $79.99 SRP), a smooth blend of 100% malt whiskies to showcase the contrast and balance from Nikka’s two distilleries: Yoichi and Miyagikyo.

New Beverage Showdown 20: Meet the Contestants and Judges New Beverage Showdown 20: Meet the Contestants and Judges

New Beverage Showdown 20: Meet the Contestants and Judges

by BevNET.com Staff,

Next week BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown 20, the leading business pitch competition for the beverage industry, will feature the founders of the hottest new beverage brands, all competing virtually. The semi finalists have been chosen, as well as the expert judges, who will be providing feedback and ultimately choosing the winner. So let’s meet the players.