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Taste Radio Ep. 221: This Is How Innovative Concepts Become Top Brands Taste Radio Ep. 221: This Is How Innovative Concepts Become Top Brands

Taste Radio Ep. 221: This Is How Innovative Concepts Become Top Brands

by BevNET.com Staff,

This special episode of Taste Radio features highlights from interviews with six entrepreneurs who joined us on Taste Radio during the first half of 2020. Our guests include Siete Family Foods co-founder and CEO Miguel Garza; Nick & Elyse Oleksak, the co-founders of Bantam Bagels; Miyoko’s founder and CEO Miyoko Schinner; Ben Van Leeuwen, the co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream; Orgain founder and CEO Andrew Abraham; and Gail Becker, the founder and CEO of Caulipower.

Watch Office Hours: Sales Strategy & Building Retailer Relationships Watch Office Hours: Sales Strategy & Building Retailer Relationships

Watch Office Hours: Sales Strategy & Building Retailer Relationships

by BevNET.com Staff,

On this week's Office Hours show, NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg brings Darla Mears, the Chief Customer Officer at Kodiak Cakes, and Cheryl Christian, the EVP of Sales at Bobo's, on the livestream to dive into sales strategy and take questions from viewers.

People Moves: Minna Names New CEO; Health-Ade Adds VP of Ecommerce People Moves: Minna Names New CEO; Health-Ade Adds VP of Ecommerce

People Moves: Minna Names New CEO; Health-Ade Adds VP of Ecommerce

by Erin Cabrey,

Sparkling tea brand Minna has named Dyanna Salcedo, founder of angel investing and advisory business Tastebud Ventures and the brand’s interim CFO since August, as its new permanent CEO. Founder and former CEO Ryan Fortwendel has moved into the role of chief innovation officer.

In the Courtroom: Defy Claims Trademark Infringement in Lawsuit In the Courtroom: Defy Claims Trademark Infringement in Lawsuit

In the Courtroom: Defy Claims Trademark Infringement in Lawsuit

by Brad Avery and Martín Caballero,

Colorado-based CBD drink maker Defy LLC filed a lawsuit last month against Tennessee-based hydration beverage brand Defiance Fuel, claiming the latter company infringed on its trademarks; A new lawsuit against 75 members of Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) leadership team is accusing the co-op of extortion and cartel-like tactics; Family of late Hansen’s Beverage Co. founder Hubert Hansen were awarded $17 million in a ruling against The Coca-Cola Company and Monster.

Kill Cliff Aims to Expand Audience With Design Shift Kill Cliff Aims to Expand Audience With Design Shift

Kill Cliff Aims to Expand Audience With Design Shift

by Martín Caballero,

After spending the last year pivoting its marketing and identity back towards its core military audience, Kill Cliff is looking to expand its consumer base with a change in design that positions it as an approachable clean energy play with an array of use occasions.

Spirits Gallery: New RTD Takes on Tequila, Seltzer and Sake Spirits Gallery: New RTD Takes on Tequila, Seltzer and Sake

Spirits Gallery: New RTD Takes on Tequila, Seltzer and Sake

by BevNET.com Staff,

Ready-to-drink cocktails take the spotlight here, including a collaboration between Reed’s and Full Sail Brewing Co., a new seltzer with a tequila twist and an approachable sake-in-a-can, while there’s also notable spirits releases in SVEDKA’s Pure Infusions collection and limited time offerings from Crystal Head and Bombay Sapphire.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 92: Why This Retailer Might Love Your Brand… And Why It Might Not Taste Radio Insider Ep. 92: Why This Retailer Might Love Your Brand… And Why It Might Not

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 92: Why This Retailer Might Love Your Brand… And Why It Might Not

by BevNET.com Staff,

Emily Kanter, co-owner and CEO of Boston-area natural products retailer Cambridge Naturals spoke about the history and evolution of the retailer and the factors that determine its unique product selection. She also discussed how she develops relationships with brand owners, evaluates emerging trends and why Cambridge Naturals was one of the first area stores to carry CBD-infused products.

Office Hours: Sales Strategy & Building Retailer Relationships Office Hours: Sales Strategy & Building Retailer Relationships

Office Hours: Sales Strategy & Building Retailer Relationships

by BevNET.com Staff,

BevNET and NOSH’s weekly live call-in show, Office Hours, returns Tuesday, July 7 at 3 p.m. ET. NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg will bring Darla Mears, the Chief Customer Officer at Kodiak Cakes, and Cheryl Christian, the EVP of Sales at Bobo's, on the livestream to dive into sales strategy and take questions from viewers.

Brew Dr. Launches CBD-Infused Kombucha Line ‘Tranquil’ Brew Dr. Launches CBD-Infused Kombucha Line ‘Tranquil’

Brew Dr. Launches CBD-Infused Kombucha Line ‘Tranquil’

by Brad Avery,

Brew Dr. Kombucha is expanding its interest in functional ingredients with Tranquil, -- a new line containing 25 mg of CBD per 14 oz. bottle that is launching this week at stores in Oregon and Washington. The products feature flavors modeled after the Oregon-based kombucha maker’s existing Ginger Lemon, Superberry and Clear Mind SKUs.

Coca-Cola To Discontinue Odwalla Juice Coca-Cola To Discontinue Odwalla Juice

Coca-Cola To Discontinue Odwalla Juice

by Martín Caballero,

Citing rapid changes in the marketplace, The Coca-Cola Company announced this morning it is discontinuing its cold-pressed juice and smoothie brand Odwalla and its accompanying chilled DSD network at the end of this month.

Elevator Talk Livestream Round 15: Black Rifle Coffee, Minna, JAJA Elevator Talk Livestream Round 15: Black Rifle Coffee, Minna, JAJA

Elevator Talk Livestream Round 15: Black Rifle Coffee, Minna, JAJA

by BevNET.com Staff,

The fifteenth round of Elevator Talk Livestream features leaders from Safe + Fair, BRITE Bites, Black Rifle Coffee, Minna and JAJA. This week's special co-host is Kari Pedriana, Co-Founder & CEO of Green Spoon, who will share her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Gallery: June’s New Products Gallery: June’s New Products

Gallery: June’s New Products

by BevNET.com Staff,

Summer is officially upon us and brands are offering consumers a variety of new beverage options for the warmer months ahead, such as Owen’s Craft Mixers’ collaboration with Barstool Sports and a new zero sugar CBD sports drink from Defy. Check out the gallery for June’s notable releases, including new flavor launches from Minna, Rebbl and Perrier.

Dash Water Takes Aims at U.S. Premium Sparkling Segment Via Iris Nova Dash Water Takes Aims at U.S. Premium Sparkling Segment Via Iris Nova

Dash Water Takes Aims at U.S. Premium Sparkling Segment Via Iris Nova

by Martín Caballero,

UK-based Dash Water is crossing the pond to enter the U.S. market through a partnership with digital beverage house Iris Nova. Founded in 2017, the brand is positioned as a premium sparkling water that infuses its flavors using real fruit rather than extracts.

Capitol Peak Partners, KKR to Acquire Borden Dairy Capitol Peak Partners, KKR to Acquire Borden Dairy

Capitol Peak Partners, KKR to Acquire Borden Dairy

by Brad Avery,

Colorado-based private equity firm Capitol Peak Partners and New York-based firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) are set to acquire “substantially all” assets of Borden Dairy Co. following a successful $340 million bid for the bankrupt dairy producer, the company announced Friday.