Cannabis Forum Recap: A Growing Industry, Slow Regulations
To help food and drink entrepreneurs grow in the cannabis industry, experts presented data and insights Friday during BevNET’s third Cannabis Forum.
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Finalists Revealed for New Beverage Showdown 18
Mushroom-based functional shot Shroomi, sparkling coffee maker Sofee, botanical tonic Corsa, carbonated tea infusion Spritz, wellness drink platform Heywell and probiotic water kefir Dr. Scobii advanced to the next stage of the competition.
Constellation Brands CFO Named New CEO of Canopy Growth
Canadian Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation announced today the appointment of David Klein as CEO, effective January 14, 2020. Klein has served as the chief financial officer of Constellation Brands since mid-2015.
Cannabis Forum: Three Budding Themes
At Cannabis Forum Winter 2019 in Santa Monica, presented by BevNET and NOSH, experts unpacked the world of ingredient sourcing and testing, growing investor interest and more.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 63: Prioritizing Diversity Will Make Your Company Better. Here’s Why.
Zoe Feldman, the director of Chobani Incubator, spoke about why she’s emphasized the incubator’s focus on diversity as part of its selection criteria, how prior roles as an executive at PepsiCo and in venture capital shaped her perspective on the importance of diversity in business and why “representation is hugely critical” to the future of our industry.
Cannabis Beverage Company Keef Announces Rebrand
Keef Brands, the groundbreaking developer, producer and distributor of cannabis-infused beverages, edibles, concentrates and more, has debuted a rebranded image, including a new logo, product names, lettering and labeling.
Gallery: November’s New Products
Heading into the end of the year, brands are wasting no time launching new innovations, line extensions, collaborations and refreshed packaging. Check out the gallery to see some of November’s notable launches, including the latest from Dirty Lemon, new kombucha flavors from Better Booch and KOE, and plenty of CBD-infused releases and brand launches.
Press Clips: Nestlé Loses Michigan Water Lawsuit
Nestlé Loses Michigan Water Lawsuit; Retailers May Shy Away from CBD Following FDA Ruling; Twitter Users Call For Whole Foods Market Boycott in Mitch McConnell Mixup; Man Claims He Got High From Spiked McDonald’s Tea
Perrier Unveils New Product Designs in Collaboration with Artist Duo DABSMYLA
Perrier Carbonated Natural Mineral Water announced the official release of its all-new Perrier ARTXTRA limited-edition artist packaging featuring the bold and colorful work of Los Angeles-based visual artist duo DABSMYLA.
PepsiCo Launches Second Greenhouse Program in North America
PepsiCo has announced the launch of its second PepsiCo Greenhouse program in North America, an innovation initiative designed to support emerging entrepreneurs and brands in the food and beverage industry.
Counter Culture Partners with BKON for Launch of Kegged Cold Coffee
Counter Culture, pioneer of the third-wave specialty coffee movement, and BKON, beverage technology innovator and inventor of the RAIN™ (Reverse Atmospheric Infusion®) brewing process, has announced a joint partnership to launch kegged cold coffee.
Reed’s Named Official Ginger Beer of Rose Bowl Stadium
Reed's, Inc., America's #1 ginger beer brand, today announced it is the "Official Ginger Beer" of the Rose Bowl Stadium.
New Spirits Gallery: Whiskey, Scotch & Brandy
In this gallery, we review a handful of notable new releases in whiskey, scotch and brandy, including a new limited run expression from Wolves, the latest from Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door label, plus the launch of The Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey.
Brew Dr. Shuts Down Townshend’s Distillery
The Oregon-based company announced in an Instagram post last week that it will close down its Townshend’s Distillery business on December 23. The distillery produced a variety of premium spirits made from the alcohol byproduct leftover from its kombucha brewing. However, the announcement noted that the closing of the distillery was not “goodbye,” but merely a “see you later” as the company explores options to reopen under a new model.