Videos

BevNET Live Winter 2023: Delta-9 Hemp Shifts the Market

Though it’s just getting rolling, Delta-9 THC is looking like a game changer in the cannabis food and beverage space as the hemp-derived ingredient is making it possible for brands to break out of the dispensary channel and reach mainstream shoppers.

Logan Paul Talks PRIME’s Big Year

In this video interview, PRIME co-founder Logan Paul sat down with us to discuss how the brand achieved its rapid rise in both the hydration and energy drink categories, including how his and his co-founder KSI’s hands-on approach to branding and marketing helped differentiate the company from other influencer-backed brands.

How Female Founders Are Fueling The Non-Alc Movement

In a BevNET video interview, three female founders in the non-alcoholic set discuss the growing contingent of women pushing the category into new places with NA bottle shops, pop-ups and innovative products to bring more inclusivity to the movement.

Expo West 2023: Zevia CEO Amy Taylor Breaks Down Rebranding and Innovation

At Natural Products Expo West 2023 last week, the publicly-traded company unveiled a rebrand across its product lines – which includes sodas, iced teas, energy drinks and kids beverages. In this video, recorded at the brand’s show booth, Zevia CEO Amy Taylor said the visual refresh is aimed at bringing new consumers into the brand through a modern look.

Expo East 2022: Thaiwala Takes On Foodservice, Grocery Growth

BevNET spoke with Ken Hall, Thaiwala's VP of National Foodservice Sales, about how the drink is positioned within the market, its omnichannel approach of building inside and out of foodservice, and a potential move into single-serve ready-to-drink products.

Watch: Breaking Down the Bang Bankruptcy

BevNET’s edit team to unpack the news of Bang's bankruptcy filing and discuss its impact on the present and future of the energy drink giant.

Expo East 2022: Swoon Finds Sweet Spot in Zero-Sugar

Speaking with BevNET at Expo East 2022 in September, Ross explained how the brand’s approach toward the market has informed its product innovation strategy, making gains with Gen Z through its recent collaboration with Chamberlain Coffee, and growing the brand in mainstream vs. natural channels.

Watch: Chef Finn Walter On How He Developed Zero-Proof Cocktails Beverage Program

In this interview, James Beard Award semifinalist Finn Walter, the head chef and owner of The Nicolett in Lubbock, Texas, discusses how zero-proof cocktails fit into West Texas drinking culture, shares his thoughts on some of the brands making an impact on the nascent space, and looks ahead to the future of the non-alcoholic cocktails.

Category Closeup – Allergen-Friendly Food and Beverages

In this episode of Category Closeup, NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg sits down with a panel of CPG founders, executives and experts to take a look at food and beverage trends in the allergen-friendly (or free-from) category.

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.