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.
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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.
Taste Radio Ep. 83: How Saffron Road Excels At Meeting Millennial Mouths; Forto CEO Takes His Best (Coffee) Shot
Episode 83 features an interview with Adnan Durrani, the founder and CEO of Saffron Road. We also speak with Neel Premkumar, the founder and CEO of Dyla Brands. And in Elevator Talk, we chat it up with BJ Mccaslin and Jason Trawick, the co-founders of Minute Mixology. This episode is presented by Sovereign Flavors.
Essentia Announces New Packaging for Multi-Packs
Premium alkaline water brand Essentia is launching new packaging designs for its multi-packs, a move the company is framing as the next phase in its brand evolution efforts.
Press Clips: Paris Gets Sparkling Water Fountains; Rumors Link JAB to Dunkin’
In this Press Clips roundup, a city-wide project to install public sparkling water fountains across Paris is underway, while elsewhere The Washington Post reports on Coke Zero Sugar's impact on the diet soda market.
SupplySide West 2017: Suppliers Seeking to Build Collagen Ingredient Market
At SupplySide West 2017, BevNET caught up with several ingredient suppliers seeking to build the market for these collagen proteins through innovative solutions and products, such as ready-to-drink beverages and supplements.
Powerful Raises $4M, Plans to Launch Water & Smoothie
CEO and founder Carlos Ramirez said the company is working on a new line called Powerful Water, which will feature added collagen protein and electrolytes.
People Moves: ‘Exclusive Beverage’ Founder Joins Jones Soda
Steve Gress joins Jones Soda as executive vice president of U.S. sales; IZZE co-founder becomes advisor at Top Note Tonics; John Blackington enters hemp-infused market with role at Rocky Mountain High Brands; Former Coke, Juicero VP joins Koia