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Taste Radio Ep. 134: Acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson Believes This Ingredient Is The Key to Great Food; Fair Trade USA Hits 20 — What’s Next? Taste Radio Ep. 134: Acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson Believes This Ingredient Is The Key to Great Food; Fair Trade USA Hits 20 — What’s Next?

Taste Radio Ep. 134: Acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson Believes This Ingredient Is The Key to Great Food; Fair Trade USA Hits 20 — What’s Next?

by BevNET.com Staff,

In this episode, we’re joined by chef, restaurateur and TV personality Marcus Samuelsson who spoke about the inspiration behind his cooking and what’s shaping the next evolution of food. We also spoke with Fair Trade USA founder and CEO Paul Rice for a discussion of the aims, success and challenges of the organization, which recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary.

RISE Kombucha Arrives in U.S. RISE Kombucha Arrives in U.S.

RISE Kombucha Arrives in U.S.

by Martín Caballero,

Bolstered by the completion of a new 40,000 sq. ft. production facility, Canadian kombucha maker RISE is making its long-awaited move to the United States with the launch of four SKUs in New York City, as well as an expansion of its availability throughout Vermont.

Karuna Aims to Balance Flavor and Function with Rebranded Line Karuna Aims to Balance Flavor and Function with Rebranded Line

Karuna Aims to Balance Flavor and Function with Rebranded Line

by Brad Avery,

The company is debuting a new brand design and a refined message that is aimed at fueling expanded distribution over the next 12 months. The revamped line emphasizes the products’ various functional benefits, wholesome ingredients, and its bonafides as a gut-health-boosting source of prebiotics.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 4: How Sandows Is Using the Power of Design to Pave a Path for Cold Brew Across the Pond Taste Radio Insider Ep. 4: How Sandows Is Using the Power of Design to Pave a Path for Cold Brew Across the Pond

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 4: How Sandows Is Using the Power of Design to Pave a Path for Cold Brew Across the Pond

by BevNET.com Staff,

The fourth installment of Taste Radio Insider features an interview with Hugh Duffie, the co-founder of U.K.-based coffee company Sandows, who spoke about the emergence of the cold brew category across the pond and using the power of design to elicit interest and trial. The hosts discussed the recent and abrupt shuttering of Pilotworks and riffed on recent office visits and notable products sent to BevNET HQ.

NACS 2018 Video: KÖE Kombucha Looks to Differentiate Via Shelf-Stability, Flavor NACS 2018 Video: KÖE Kombucha Looks to Differentiate Via Shelf-Stability, Flavor

NACS 2018 Video: KÖE Kombucha Looks to Differentiate Via Shelf-Stability, Flavor

by Ray Latif,

In an interview at the NACS 2018 show, which was held Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Jared Smith, the VP of Sales for beverage developer and incubator Stratus Group, which markets canned kombucha maker KÖE and alkaline water brand Perfect Hydration, said that while the brand’s shelf-stability may be attractive to current kombucha drinkers, the products are specifically formulated to attract new consumers to the category.

Coke Elects Brian Smith As New President, COO; CFO Weller Retiring Coke Elects Brian Smith As New President, COO; CFO Weller Retiring

Coke Elects Brian Smith As New President, COO; CFO Weller Retiring

by Martín Caballero,

The Coca-Cola Company has announced Brian Smith will take over as the new president and chief operating officer of The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 1., 2019, after the board of directors today elected the 21-year company veteran to succeed CEO James Quincey in the role.

NACS 2018 Gallery: New Products Pt. 2 – Water, Protein and More NACS 2018 Gallery: New Products Pt. 2 – Water, Protein and More

NACS 2018 Gallery: New Products Pt. 2 – Water, Protein and More

by Martín Caballero,

In BevNET's second gallery of new products from the show, we highlight some notable new launches across water of all types, as well as a handful of products such as Dr Pepper's new limited offering, fruit smoothies from Simply and Ripple's entry into the plant-based protein drink arena. For more new products featured at NACS, see our first slideshow.

NACS Video: Coke Builds ‘Total Beverage’ Strategy at C-Stores NACS Video: Coke Builds ‘Total Beverage’ Strategy at C-Stores

NACS Video: Coke Builds ‘Total Beverage’ Strategy at C-Stores

by Martín Caballero,

Speaking with BevNET at the NACS show, Susan Gambardella, vice president of convenience retail for Coca-Cola North America, explained how the company is implementing its “total beverage” strategy within the C-store channel.

Szmell the Flavor: Scent-Based Water SZENT Launches Online Szmell the Flavor: Scent-Based Water SZENT Launches Online

Szmell the Flavor: Scent-Based Water SZENT Launches Online

by Martín Caballero,

The Los Angeles-based brand, which officially launches exclusively on Amazon today, uses a ring around the neck of each 20 oz BPA free PET bottle made from a polymer infused with natural oils that replicate the experience of drinking flavored water -- without the use of any additives to the liquid itself

NACS 2018 Video: Fiji Takes New Paths Forward NACS 2018 Video: Fiji Takes New Paths Forward

NACS 2018 Video: Fiji Takes New Paths Forward

by Brad Avery,

In July, Fiji left the Keurig Dr Pepper allied brands portfolio to handle its own distribution. The transition marks the start of a new era for the premium water brand, and at NACS this month the company’s president Elizabeth Stephenson gave BevNET some insight into what the future might look like.