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GLOW Beverages Announces New Premium Label Launch

GLOW Sparkling Infused Beverages launched premium new labels. GLOW is leading the industry in the Premium Functional Beverage Category and is choosing to further distinguish each of their skus.

BodyArmor Sports Drink Names Brent Hastie President

BodyArmor, the fastest-growing sports drink in the category, announced that Brent Hastie will join the team as president effective March 2019. Hastie will report directly toFounder and Chairman, Mike Repole.

Pure Protein Introduces New 30g Ready to Drink Protein Shakes

Pure Protein, America's #1 selling brand of protein bars, announced the launch of its newest ready to drink (RTD) innovation, Pure Protein 30g Shakes. In delicious Rich Chocolate and Vanilla Milkshake flavors, the convenient new RTD shakes have a whopping 30g of protein, less than 1g of sugar, 4g of fiber and 24 vitamins and minerals per serving.

Elevator Talk: Lost Coast Roast Organic Cold Brew is Focused on Sustainability

Johnny Miller, the owner and co-founder of Lost Coast Roast, is focused on producing fair-trade, organic cold brewed coffee sourced from sustainable, shade-grown farms. The family business is rooted in Northern California and incorporates locally sourced milk from Humboldt Creamery as one of the four ingredients in its cold brew.

BevNET Magazine Feature: Plant-Based Dairy Brands Push Their Platform

As dairy alternatives continue to rise new brands are rapidly entering the space, bringing with them disruptive innovations and unique platform propositions. But an influx also means brands have to work harder to differentiate and protect their corner of the grocery shelf. So the question becomes: how do you build the platform?

BevNET Live Winter 2018 Video: Keeping the Attachment With GT Dave

In this clip from day one of BevNET Live Winter 2018 held in Santa Monica, Calif. on Dec. 3, Dave discusses his roots as a young beverage entrepreneur, how GT’s seasonal kombuchas offer the opportunity to “transcend the bottle and tell a story,” and how its newest product — Dream Catcher, a cannabidiol (CBD) infused water that adds a new functional dimension to its portfolio — fits into the company’s mission to inspire and excite through health and wellness.

Nielsen: CSDs, Sparkling Water Make Gains

Snack and non-alcoholic beverages sales were up 4.1 percent in the four-week period ending on December 1, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities. The all channel report showed growing sales of carbonated soft drink (CSDs) across the category’s major players, including The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP).

Riff Cold Brewed Coffee Opens Innovative Taproom

Riff Cold Brewed Coffee, a new craft beverage company founded by veterans from Crux Fermentation Project, Stumptown Coffee, and LinkedIn, has opened a 3,700 square-foot Taproom in the heart of Bend’s emerging craft corridor. The grand opening celebration is set to take place this Saturday, December 15th, from 11AM to 9PM.

Taste Radio Ep. 141: How Late July Founder Nicole Dawes Turned a Niche Into a $100 Million Business

Dawes joined Taste Radio for a conversation chronicling her entrepreneurial journey, from childhood to her decision to launch Late July Snacks to its eventual sale. She also explained why staying independent early on and maintaining voting control of her company saved it from potential downfall and told a remarkable story about her first sales call.https://www.tasteradio.com/episodes/2018/taste-radio-ep-141-how-late-july-founder-nicole-dawes-turned-a-niche-into-a-100-million-business/

DNA Brands Acquires NEO High Alkalized Superwater

DNA Brands Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Betta4U Brands “DBA” NEO Superwater, as a wholly owned Subsidiary.  Betta4U Brands Inc. (B4U) is a Delaware Corporation that has concluded the acquisition of NEO Superwater.

Gratitude Health Announces First Distributor, Signs With Dora’s Naturals

Gratitude Health Inc., today announced that it has entered into a Distribution Agreement with Dora’s Naturals Inc., a privately-owned distributor of natural and organic products, to service its ready-to-drink Gratitude Dragon Well GreenTea into the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets.

Koios Secures Vendor Agreement With Retail Giant GNC

Koios Beverage Corp. is pleased to announce it has signed a vendor agreement with GNC Holdings, Inc. (GNC), a leading global health and wellness brand with thousands of retail stores across the U.S. and Canada.

Double Cola Company Announces New COO

The Double Cola Company is very pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Operations Officer, Gina Dhanani. Ms. Dhanani has served as the company’s Vice President since 2012. She has been with Double Cola for nearly 15 years and has overseen its growth from a single soda brand to a multi-product beverage powerhouse.