Brew Dr. Introduces Limited-Release Pineapple Guava Kombucha
Brew Dr. brings a taste of blue skies and sunshine to the market this winter with their new limited-release flavor, Pineapple Guava. The recipe of ripe pineapple, sweet guava, tart…
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De La Calle Seeks to Build U.S. Tepache Market ‘From the Street’
While probiotic and prebiotic sodas are a relatively recent trend, Los Angeles-based branding and design agency Here Studio is aiming to introduce U.S. consumers to a similar drink with a few hundred years more of a track record: De La Calle (“from the street”), a line of traditional Mexican tepache fermented drinks in 12 oz. cans.
Taste Radio Ep. 236: The NFL’s G.O.A.T. Is Fueled By Mushrooms. And He’s Ready To Share.
NFL legend Jerry Rice and Jaqui Rice, the co-founders of G.O.A.T. Fuel, spoke about the inspiration behind, planning and launch of the better-for-you energy drink brand and how they’re leveraging Jerry’s fame in a way that’s authentic to its positioning. They also discussed the products’ unique formulation, how they evaluate partnerships and the reason that Jerry’s name is not on the label.
Vie-Del Company Acquires Constellation Brands’ High-Color and Standard Grape Concentrate Business Lines
Fresno, Calif. — Vie-Del Company (Vie-Del), the oldest family-owned grape processor and supplier of bulk juices, concentrates, brandy, wine and spirits in California, announced today the completion on December 29,…
Honeydrop, Inc. Plans to Expand Strategy Beyond Beverages
Malibu, Calif. – Honeydrop, the original cold pressed lemonade offering consumers the health benefits of raw honey, is now moving into the lifestyle space with an expansion of the team,…
Vitamin Energy Takes on Shots Space with Better-For-You Strategy
Offering a line of functional energy shots tailored to niche use occasions, Vitamin Energy is seeking to gain a foothold with health and wellness-minded consumers looking for a better-for-you alternative to mainstream shots brands.
Ginsation Launches Online and in Retail
Fairfield, Calif. — The Good Root Goodies, Inc. announced today that they will introduce their super-premium beverage Ginsation. Ginsation is available immediately for online orders at www.drinkginsation.com. In January 2021,…
ShineWater Builds Out National Team
Sales acceleration and distribution growth are fueling team expansion at ShineWater. They recently announced the hiring of Ryan Coon as their Chief Marketing Officer and Cheri Thompson as their VP…
Test Your Might: G FUEL and Warner Bros. to Launch Mortal Kombat 11 Inspired Energy Drinks
NEW YORK – G FUEL has your back for your Round One Fight on Jan. 13, 2021, with new flavors inspired by the hit video game Mortal Kombat 11, called…
Tru Elixirs Releases Cannabis Drinks & CBD Beverage Mixers
Littleton, Colo. — Tru Elixirs recently launched a line of unique CBD-infused products including a first-of-its-kind cocktail/mocktail mixer and a pickle juice shooter they’re calling “a hangover’s worst enemy.” Tru’s…
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 108: There’s Opportunity In Adversity. Just Ask These Founders.
This special edition of Taste Radio Insider highlights actionable insights and advice from interviews with four founders, creators and investors who joined us on the show during the second half of 2020. Our guests include Greg Fleishman, Co-Founder/CEO, Foodstirs; Jing Gao, Founder & CEO, Fly By Jing; Carlton Fowler, Managing Partner, Goat Rodeo Capital; and Breezy Griffith, Co-Founder & CEO, SkinnyDipped.
The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2020
For the beverage industry, and frankly all of society, 2020 was a year of upheaval. Even as we say goodbye and good riddance, there’s plenty to look back on. As is tradition at BevNET, we present you with our Top 10 Most Read Stories of the year.
Gallery: December’s New Products
In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new product releases from this month, including a potent "Budtender's Reserve" line from Oh Hi, vinegar maker Marukan's venture into ready-to-drink products, and limited edition releases from G-FUEL and High Brew.
USDA Announces 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) today released its 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). This edition of the guidelines marks the first time the USDA organized its recommendations by life stage, outlining dietary needs from birth to older adulthood.