Harmless Harvest Restocks After Probiotics Line Recall
Harmless Harvest has nearly finished refilling buyer stock of its Harmless Coconut Probiotics beverages after issuing a voluntary recall of the line last month due to spoilage.
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Distribution Roundup: SAS Launches Kickstart Florida
SAS Sales & Marketing launch Kickstart Florida to help emerging brands in the local market; FitWhey signs with KeHE for first major footprint expansion in two years; Sipp Sparkling Organics enter Midwest Giant stores; Tickle Water signs with Dora's Naturals
Seven Aims to Broaden Sparkling Water Category
Project 7 founder Tyler Merrick told BevNET he sees as an opportunity to bring more depth and complex flavors into the category with the launch of Seven sparkling waters, which debuts this week in 12 oz. cans.
Taste Radio Ep. 84: Rocking Out With Halen Brands CEO Jason Cohen
Build hot brands, grow relationships with buyers, and sell companies with Halen Brands’ Jason Cohen; dive into consumers’ relationship with sustainable seafood with Ken Plasse, CEO of Fishpeople; an elevator windup-and-pitch from sports drink brand KRā.
In the Courtroom: Soda Titans Under Fire Over “Diet” Claims; Forager Sued
In this In the Courtroom roundup, the country's three largest soda companies face multiple lawsuits alleging their diet products are false and misleading to consumers trying to lose weight, while Forager Project gets hit with a class action suit claiming its cold-pressed juices are also misleading.
23 Food & Bev Innovators Land Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List
In the seventh iteration of Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 List list, 14 CPG innovators and entrepreneurs were recognized for being young adults who made major contributions to food and drink innovation in 2018.
DRY Soda Co. Launches Zero Sugar Line
DRY Soda Company built its brand by offering low-sugar sparkling beverages with exotic flavors, but thus far the company has shied away from releasing diet products.
CB Insights Webinar Highlights Influential Food & Bev Startups
Zoe Leavitt, Retail Food & Technology Analyst at strategic data analytics firm CB Insights, today discussed the evolving relationship between large CPG corporations and emerging startups during a webinar titled “Startups Shaping the Future of Food.”
TSG Consumer Partners Takes Minority Stake in Nuun
Nuun president and CEO Kevin Rutherford told BevNET Wednesday the strategic partnership comes in the midst of the company’s five-year plan for growth and at a time when it is seeking to scale.
Dora’s Naturals Brings Brand-First Focus to Distribution
As the founder and CEO of Dora’s Naturals, Cyrus Schwartz oversees distribution, manufacturing, and processing. But despite playing various roles, his passion lies in helping build successful beverage businesses.
Reed’s Highlights Reduced SKUs, Future Changes in Q3 Earnings Call
Reed’s Inc. reported a 11.7 percent decline in net sales for Q3 2017 in an earnings call today in which the company also announced other brands in its sprawling portfolio would be discontinued to focus on the Reed’s and Virgil’s labels.
FYLO Begins Retail Launch in NYC
FYLO, a brand of “digestive wellness” shots, is launching at retail, following last week’s announcement of its partnership with distributor and marketer Gotham Brand Managers.
Cuvee Coffee Opens New Facility, Redesigns Nitro Can
With cold brew’s momentum at retail at an all-time high, Cuvee Coffee has opened a new 11,000 sq. ft. production facility to further hone its expertise in the category.
Flow Announces Flavored Line Extension
The new SKUs, Lemon-Ginger and Cucumber-Mint, will join the core 8.1 pH alkaline water line in at least 4,000 stores in December.