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Taste Radio Insider Ep. 74: The Most Valuable Asset Entrepreneurs Don’t Know They Have

This week, we’re joined by Tommy Kelly and Salim Najjar, co-founders of Sound Brands, a fast-growing brand of carbonated teas and tea-infused sparkling waters. In our conversation, they explained why “a failure is really a lesson if looked at properly,” why it was costly to hire consultants without having a clear go-to-market strategy and how corporate sales have been a boon for the brand.

Grillo’s Enters Beverage with Cold-Pressed Pickle Vinegar Drinks

Premium pickle brand Grillo’s is entering the beverage set with a line of cold-pressed pickle vinegar drinks launching next week at Natural Products Expo West 2020. Grillo’s founder Travis Grillo said the expansion into beverage is part of a larger effort to build a cross-category platform brand.

Day One Adds Two New Fruit-Infused Flavors to Product Lineup

Day One, the all-natural, zero calorie sparkling water with 20mg CBD, announced today the addition of two new fruit-infused flavors to their product lineup. Lime and Grapefruit will now be available alongside the original Lemon flavor beginning this month at select retailers nationwide.   

Promise Cold Brew Tea Launches at Expo West 2020

Promise Cold Brew Tea will launch at Expo West, with its debut flavors including African Hibiscus and Island Mango.  Promise uses ingredients that provide high-quality natural tea. Handcrafted in small batches,

Kerry Acquires Plant Protein Biotechnology Company Pevesa

Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, is pleased to officially announce that it has expanded its non-allergenic and organic plant protein capability by acquiring the Spanish company Pevesa Biotech.

Poppilu to Launch Bold & Tangy Lemonade Kids’ Pouch Nationwide At Walmart

Poppilu®, the original tart and tangy line of all-natural antioxidant lemonades, announces the launch of Poppilu® Bold & Tangy Lemonade™ kids' pouches, giving kids an eye-catching and full-flavored new beverage option.  Poppilu will start its distribution at 1,295 Walmart stores in April and online as well.

Suja to Showcase New Elevated Nutrients Line and Packaging Redesign at Expo West

Suja, the nation’s leading cold-pressed, organic and non-GMO beverage company will be debuting the brand’s innovative new line of functional beverages, alongside new packaging for the full product lineup, at this year’s Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center from March 3rd through March 7, 2020. 

Positive Beverage Debuts October 365 Breast Cancer Awareness Platform

Positive Beverage, including co-founder Kelly Dodd (Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Orange County”), announced today the launch of their newest flavor addition to the Positive Beverage roster, Prickly Pear Lemonade along with their new philanthropic initiative to help raise breast cancer awareness year round, October 365.