Coke: Organic Sales, Net Revenue Up in Q4
The Coca-Cola Company enjoyed a 16% increase in net revenue during Q4 2019 and a 9% increase for the year, thanks to strong performance from sports drinks and premium water.
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Circle Kombucha Announces 2020 Flavor Schedule
Circle, best known for their Circle Kombucha brand, releases their 2020 flavor schedule. Circle is a vertically-integrated, better-for-you beverage company whose mission is to help people find balance & feel good, one drink at a time.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2020: Mintel Unlocks Key Drivers in Specialty Food
A presentation at the Winter Fancy Food Show reviewed the category trends, channel breakdowns, consumer shopping behaviors and product positioning claims shaping the specialty food market.
VOSS Launches VOSS Plus, Functional Water Enhanced With Aquamin
VOSS Plus is a one-of-a-kind functional water enhanced with Aquamin, a unique, marine-sourced multi-mineral complex, including Calcium, Magnesium & Potassium. The bottle is made with 100% recycled PET and features a recyclable food-grade cap.
Merit, Burcon and Nestlé Partner for Plant-Based Protein Ingredient Initiative
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Merit Functional Foods and its technology partner Burcon NutraScience are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Nestlé. The goal of…
Cott Announces Acquisition of Roaring Spring Water
Cott Corporation, a leading provider of home and office bottled water delivery services in North America and Europe, today announced that DS Services of America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cott, acquired substantially all of the assets of Roaring Spring Water.
PureCircle Names Peter Lai as CEO, Stephane Ducroux as Deputy CEO
PureCircle, the world’s leading stevia producer and innovator, announces a new and exciting chapter in its leadership with several important changes to its executive team. Peter Lai Hock Meng will become the Company’s Chief Executive Officer on March 2nd, and Stephane Ducroux is becoming Deputy CEO immediately.
Kombucha Brewers International Announces First World Kombucha Day
Kombucha Brewers International (KBI), the leading trade organization committed to promoting and protecting commercial Kombucha brewers around the world, has declared Feb. 21, 2020 as the inaugural World Kombucha Day.
Sneakz Organic Launches Meal2Grow Nutritional Shakes for Kids
Sneakz Organic has introduced Meal2Grow, a complete nutritional shake designed specifically for growing young bodies. The pure, whole food vegan meal supplement and replacement drink for kids boasts a full serving of daily vegetables derived from a blend of organic carrots, cauliflower, sweet potato, kale, and spinach, with additional vegetable sources including Jerusalem artichoke and pea protein.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2020 Recap: Califia Embraces Oat; Remedy Goes Keto
In this recap of brand news and product updates from the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show, we examine the rapid evolution and expansion of Califia Farms' oat-based beverage platform, as well as the new keto product line from Remedy Organics and the emergence of several new products with Asian-inspired fruit flavors.
MTN DEW Launches MTN DEW Zero Sugar Super Bowl Ad Reimagining “The Shining”
MTN DEW® will showcase MTN DEW® Zero Sugar, the newest offering from the beverage brand, in a thirty second in-game advertisement during Super Bowl LIV on February 2.
Hoist Expands Distribution in the West
Hoist, a hydration beverage company based in Cincinnati, continues its explosive growth with expansion westward. While the sports drink segment has seen limited innovation in years, Hoist is at the forefront of consumer demand for premium and advanced hydration offerings.
Olipop Raises $10M in Series A Round
California-based prebiotic beverage maker Olipop has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced today. The round’s participants include current investors Monogram Capital Partners, Rocana Capital, Finn Capital Partners, Boulder Food Group and Collaborative Fund, as well as first time investor Döhler Ventures.
BevNET Live Winter 2020 Breakout: Marketing Strategy While Scaling
In this breakout session recorded at BevNET Live Winter 2019, ROAR Beverage Company CMO Eric Berniker broke down some of the key steps in developing a marketing strategy during a period of rapid growth, drawing on his experiences at Vitaminwater, Pirate’s Booty and CORE Hydration and ROAR.