Veteran beverage entrepreneur Lance Collins announced this month his latest venture -- ZEN WTR -- a bottled water brand he hopes will help clean the world’s oceans by using recycled packaging. ZEN WTR is a line of 9.5 pH alkaline waters packaged in recycled rPET bottles sourced from “ocean plastic” salvaged from the coast of Thailand.
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, one of America’s largest squeezed-fresh juice brands, is expanding its Whole Foods distribution to the Southeast region including Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.
Kimbal Musk, co-founder & chairman of The Kitchen Restaurant Group, Big Green and Square Roots, spoke how his urban farming venture, a food literacy project for children and a restaurant chain focused on accessible, healthy meals are contributing to his mission of ‘real food for everyone’ and the advancement of the food system.
Brooklyn Food and Beverage, makers of Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, Brooklyn Crafted (Ginger Beer and Ale, Calamansi-Ade, Cinnamon Drinks and Moshi Yuzu Sparkling), has entered into a Brand Management Agreement with Ramsey, NJ based Cascadia Managing Brands to increase sales and distribution nationwide.
An aid package that includes help for employees of small businesses is making its way through Congress as the coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19 spreads across the U.S.
Big spirits players like Diageo, Pernod Ricard and Stoli are expanding their portfolios by investing in small, entrepreneurial brands, to boost not only their bottom lines but their ability to connect with changing consumer preferences.
In an email to attendees late this afternoon, Natural Products Expo West producer New Hope announced it would cancel the natural products trade show in favor of focusing on its next large show, Expo East.
Fitness energy drink maker Celsius Holdings, Inc. saw a 43% increase in global revenue to $75.1 million last year, up from $52.6 million in 2018, according to its fourth quarter and full year 2019 earnings report released yesterday. In the U.S., sales rose 53% to $60 million and gross profit increased 49% to $31.3 million.
Mark Alexander, CEO of fast-growing skyr brand Icelandic Provisions, discussed lessons and takeaways from his nearly 30 year career at the Campbell Soup Company, the steepest part of the learning curve in leading an entrepreneurial brand, how Icelandic Provisions assesses trendy concepts and ingredients and how it navigates consumer demand for premium and affordable offerings.
Having established a solid foundation for the brand with its core ready-to-drink shake line, ICONIC Protein is preparing to unveil a range of long-gestated innovations this year that highlight a shift towards caffeine-added, zero-sugar products.
Go Big, America’s first all-natural energy shot, is entering and changing the energy drink market with all-natural, healthy ingredients that bring energizing effects, in a healthy way. Each shot contains 200mg of caffeine while also only containing 25 calories, no artificial ingredients or chemicals, and no added sugars.
We're back for another 90 minute livestream today, March 12th. The second round of 30 food and beverage brands includes Humm Kombucha, HIPPEAS, Malk Organics, Belgian Boys, Harmless Harvest and Wildbrine. Watch their founders and CEOs jump into the livestream and provide a brief recap of recent Expo West news and updates.
Continuing to evolve the brand and strengthen their customer connections, Ethan’s, the functional shot company, has announced the rebranding of their line of wellness shots, putting function at the forefront of their packaging. Customers can expect to see the new designs in stores now and on the Ethan’s website within the next few weeks.
The Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) bottling factory in Denver, Colo., has received certification under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) International Water Stewardship Standard, the company's 10th factory to be certified in the U.S. and the only AWS-certified factory in Colorado.
