In this roundup of People Moves: Fernando Mercé steps down as CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, SodaStream USA adds Matt Kahn as its first ever United States-based CMO and Jordan Shulman joins Better Booch as VP of sales. Meanwhile, Juliet Blake leaves Lemon Perfect to launch a brand consulting service and Red Thread Coffee Co. names its new VP of sales and operations.
Mountjoy Enterprises is pleased to announce two new flavors of Mountjoy Sparkling CBD sparkling water — Black Cherry and Nature Berry — bringing the total number of flavors in the Mountjoy Sparkling line to seven.
The premier whiskey and bourbon tasting event in the United States has chosen DIVINIA Water as the finest back at Whiskies of the World in 2020, highlighting the versatility of the world’s premier bottled water.
Multi-platinum producer, singer, and songwriter Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd has invested in award-winning HFactor, Hydrogen Infused Water.
Canned water maker Liquid Death announced today it has raised $9 million in a Series A funding round led by Velvet Sea Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $11.25 million. The round will primarily help the brand to build out its sales team ahead of national expansion in retail and on-premise outlets this year and will also help to increase manufacturing output.
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A lawsuit filed by Wanu Water against shareholders and former directors was dismissed last week; Monster and Coke lost a jury trial last week which ruled in favor of the family of Hubert Hansen; LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp. declared victory in a class action lawsuit after the plaintiff retracted allegations that the brand was falsely advertised as “100% natural.”
Wine Water, Ltd.’s award-winning portfolio of O.Vine branded wine grape-infused waters are now available in full-size, 700ml bottles for the American beverage sector. They arrive in perfect time to serve the burgeoning “Sober Curious” movement.
Brew Dr. Kombucha is offering consumers a sip of sunshine with their newest limited-release flavor: Watermelon. The subtle sweetness of watermelon juice combines with delicate sencha green tea to create an approachable fruity flavor that’s deliciously refreshing.
Jacinda Swan is the co-founder of The Water Kefir People, an early stage probiotic beverage brand focused on delivering the highest quality fermented beverages made with organic fruits, roots, teas and botanicals. The company aims to share its culture with active lifestyle millennials as it continues to expand along the West Coast.
Mamma Chia, creator and leading brand of organic, plant-based beverages and snacks powered by chia, today announced the launch of Mamma Chia Organic Chiamilk – a dairy-free, plant-based milk alternative made from nutrient-rich chia seeds.
For some time now, the analytic mantra ‘drinking less, but drinking better’ has been the chant du jour for both industry experts and companies. The movement, led by Millenials and Gen Z, suggests that consumers are going out less and opting for low-ABV or premium spirits and that they’re also drinking fewer drinks throughout the evening.
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha, a beverage company producing crisp and refreshing, function-forward kombucha has announced a new addition to its lineup of low-sugar, low-acid, alcohol-controlled brews - Watermelon Bloom™ - in advance of upcoming attendance at Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center from March 3-7, 2020.
In this breakout session held during BevNET Live Winter 2019, Blair Cornish, senior VP of sales at Vive Organic, breaks down the essential elements of building a sales team while scaling, from the hiring process to onboarding and culture.
Ignite Beverages Inc., a subsidiary of Ignite International Brands, Ltd. announced today the addition of ZRO, a performance beverage, to its expanding portfolio. On the heels of unveiling vodka and PH9 alkaline water, IGNITE ZRO will blend IGNITE's world class brand marketing with premium ingredients.
