The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2021
Whether it was closing deals, filing lawsuits or simply reshuffling product rosters, 2021 saw beverage industry operators staking out positions and fighting to defend them in a variety of ways.
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Shire City Herbals Introduces Proprietary Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse
Shire City Herbals, maker of award-winning Fire Cider, is pleased to introduce Apple Cider Vinegar Cleansing Tonic to its product lineup of ACV-powered functional beverages.
Nielsen: Price Hikes Help Offset Uneven Volumes
Driven in part by manufacturer price increases and decreased promotional activity, dollar sales growth remains strong across non-alcoholic beverages, according to the latest analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Water Startup Jovē Building Around “Cellular Hydration” Message
Jovē (pronounced Joh-Vee) produces a 9.5 pH alkaline water made using a patented “Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology” that involves adding essential minerals and charging the water with electrons in order to help the body absorb it.
Royal Refresh: Marquis Rebrand Trades ‘Energy’ for ‘Caffeinated Refreshment’
The California-based company, launched in 2013, announced this week a visual refresh and reformulation for its three-SKU line of sugar free energy drinks, available in Super Berry, Mango Ginger and Citrus Yuzu flavors, with the aim of creating a package design that reflects its positioning as a natural “caffeinated refreshment” beverage.
Taste Radio: How To Make Retailers, Investors And Trendsetters Love Your Brand
This special edition of the podcast features highlights from interviews with six founders, creators and innovators who joined us on the show during the second half of 2021. Our guests include award-winning television host, chef and writer Andew Zimmern; Vanessa Pham, the co-founder and CEO of Omsom; Erewhon chief growth officer Kabir Jain; Catherine Dockery, the founder of Vice Ventures; Foxtrot Market co-founder and CEO Mike LaVitola; and Danielle LiVolsi, the founder and CEO of Nuttzo.
Mike Tzanetatos Named Chief Operating Officer of Takeover Industries
Takeover Industries, the parent company of award-winning NXT LVL Hydrogen Water and energizer shots, announced Mike Tzanetatos will take a senior leadership role as the company’s chief operating officer. Tzanetatos…
Molson Coors Offers Free, Safe Transit in Six Metropolitan Areas This New Year’s Eve
This holiday season, Molson Coors is spreading more than holiday cheer – it is also spreading awareness for making safe, responsible choices when celebrating by offering free rides on New…
Craft Canned Cocktail Brand Ace+Freak Signs Quick Commerce Deal with Getir
Crafty canned cocktail brand Ace+Freak has been snapped up by ultra-fast grocery home delivery service Getir in a swift move that makes it available nationwide for the first time, in…
Agavales Launches Three New Tequila Flavors
Mexcor International, a Houston-based importer and distributor of the finest spirits and beverages from around the world, is proud to announce one of the company’s imported brands, Agavales, is launching…
Luxury Tequila Brand PaQui Announces ‘Celebrity Spokesperson Reeducation Program’
Recently, the FTC sent letters to 700 companies alerting them that they are at risk for penalties and offenses due to “deceptive or unfair conduct around endorsements and testimonials.” At…
ITALICUS Aperitivo Launches ‘Quest’ for the Most Creative Aperitivo Cocktail Inspired by Art
New York – ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto, the Italian Aperitivo adored by bartenders all over the world, has announced the launch of Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge 2021; a bartending…
Pricing, Problems, and Potential: A Look at RTD Cocktails Packaging
Producers across all beverage alcohol segments have to pick between a relatively small menu of standard packaging options: aluminum cans, glass bottles, or, in rarer instances, less common alternatives like bag-in-a-box.
Humm Expands Platform as ‘Drink Better Co.’ with Probiotic Sodas and Seltzers
Humm Kombucha is the latest to enter the burgeoning functional soda category with its newest innovation, Humm Probiotic, a line of shelf stable sodas and seltzers positioned around gut health and immunity benefits.