To kick things off, here’s a preview of some of the new products and innovations at Expo West 2024, including Super Coffee’s second try at espresso, a first-to-market pistachio milk latte, and much more.
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O'Brien, the founder and managing director of GPS Brand Consulting, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Bored Cow, the leading animal-free dairy brand in the United States, has announced a first-of-its-kind drinkable yogurt alternative.
Premium water maker Hawaii Volcanic has inked a distribution deal with top U.S. bottled water manufacturer BlueTriton to service the Hawaii-based brand in retail, home and office accounts through its ReadyRefresh Direct Delivery platform.
Kyle Cooke, the reality TV star and founder & CEO of premium beverage alcohol and lifestyle brand Loverboy, speaks about how he has cultivated an authentic connection between the brand and its consumers, the reason that merchandise has become a key profit center, and why, despite having 470,000 followers on Instagram, he wants to “make a better effort” on social media.
REBBL, the original organic and plant-powered functional beverage brand, introduces its latest innovation — AWAKE+ PROTEIN, a lineup of three protein and caffeine-fueled functional lattes with the added benefits of Lion’s Mane mushroom extract. REBBL’s exciting new offering will be available on shelves at Sprouts stores nationwide this month.
Plink! is excited to announce a new line of their award-winning electrolyte tablets that bring fun, fizz and flavor to a category that can take itself too seriously. The first new release since their debut, Plink! Hydration benefits from the addition of Magnesium. On top of that, the world’s best-tasting hydration tablet just got tastier.
PLEZi, the kids beverage brand co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, is looking to win over a greater share of the category with the launch of PLEZi FIZZ, a carbonated version of its fruit juice drinks.
In this latest round of distribution news, we check in with new coconut vodka water, Mother's Milk and another fruit-infused vodka cocktail named after the same parent, Mom Water, as well as craft distillers Heritage Distilling and Frey Ranch, plus news from rum Coconut Cartel.
As it looks to scale up to meet fast-rising demand for new innovations, Liquid Death announced this morning it has closed a $67 million funding round at a valuation of $1.4 billion. The financing adds to the more than $200.6 million the better-for-you beverage maker has raised since 2019, while the new valuation is double the $700 million valuation it touted following its Series D round closed in 2022.
Clover Sonoma, a trailblazer in sustainable and regenerative farming and the leading producer of high-quality dairy, announced its newly refreshed line of Organic Lactose Free Milk in Whole, 2% Reduced Fat and three delicious flavors - Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry.
Chameleon Organic Coffee, the original purveyors of consciously crafted bottled cold-brew coffee, announced the launch of its limited-edition line of Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Cold-Brew lattes at Walmart stores throughout Texas.
In a significant stride towards broadening its market presence while championing sustainability, The Spare Food Co. proudly announces the nationwide expansion of its flagship brand, Spare Tonic - the innovative, chef-crafted probiotic sparkling tonic made from upcycled whey.
Remedy Organics, the leading producer of award-winning, plant-based, and protein-packed functional beverages, introduces its latest innovation, REMEDY POWER SHAKES.
