Inside a Monster Deal
How the sale of 17 percent of Monster to Coke could have gone.
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Pressed for Wholesale Change
For companies seeking sales in supermarkets, where juices are almost invariably purchased, technology, as it often does, changed the dynamic.
Going Pro?
For probiotic beverages, rising interest in both gut health and overall natural health have led to increased attention on the tiny bacterial strains embedded within the bottle. Mainstream growth is starting to come, with conventional retailers expanding the presence of brands like GT’s Kombucha, Lifeway Kefir, even newcomers like KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Drink and Goodbelly juices.
Natural Products Expo East 2014: Brand-by-Brand Roundup
We cleaned out the notebook with news in distribution, innovation and brand development from the heap of this year’s beverage attendees at Expo East.
Experience, Potential and Almost $6 Million Tied Runa and MetaBrand Together
The investment is intended for Runa to use both the cash infusion and MetaBrand’s long, varied reach to grow its drinks business.
Minta Now Available at Sprouts
The healthy foods retailer will carry Minta Original and Minta Strawberry in 10 oz. cans and 12 oz. glass bottles for a suggested retail price of $1.25.
This Time, CSDs Drive Industry Sales in C-Stores
While much of the industry’s strength in the channel can be attributed to sequential improvements by energy drinks and teas, let’s not forget about CSDs.
Download BevNET’s SupplySide West 2014 Show Planner
SupplySide West 2014 will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas from Oct. 6-10. Attendees can download our printable Supplyside West show planner for all beverage-related exhibitors listed both alphabetically and by booth number.
Tea Time for Sparkling ICE
After a leap into lemonade, Sparkling ICE is attempting to make a splash in another on-trend category.
Red Bull to Raise Prices by 5 Percent
The pricing change will impact beverages that the company sells to its distributor partners and is expected to result in higher prices for consumers.
Download BevNET’s 2014 NACS Show Planner
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show begins next Wednesday, October 7, in Las Vegas. or attendees, we’ve compiled a handy list help you navigate the event. Download our printable NACS Show Planner for all beverage exhibitors listed both alphabetically and by booth number.
Drink Your Milk
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced new school nutrition mandates that limit nutritional content and ingredient options. While the changes could hamper mainstay brands of the past, the updates could signal an opportunity for entrepreneurs with a willingness to comply.
WhiteWave’s Cross-Category Maneuver
In taking a closer look at WhiteWave’s recent acquisition of So Delicious, one key question comes to mind: doesn’t WhiteWave already sell almond milk?
Video: Lumi Stands By Self-Manufacturing
Lumi Juice became the first cold-pressed juice brand to land shelf placement at The Fresh Market. But the distribution deal, while high-five worthy, doesn’t mark the finish line.