In this interview recorded at NACS 2019, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero spoke with James Ford, Coca-Cola’s VP of category strategic advisory, about the company’s product showcase, including the highly anticipated U.S. launch of Coca-Cola Energy, the development of Coke’s expanding coffee portfolio, and how the brand is strategizing for growth in the convenience store channel.
Berner Food & Beverage, Inc, a leading supplier of shelf-stable, dairy-based food and beverage products, has announced that it has launched a new, state-of-the-art retort beverage line focused on the production of ready-to-drink coffee and latte beverages.
EnerBee Organic Energy continues to evolve with a new can design and convenient 6-Pack. Targeting the health conscious and active consumer, EnerBee is now available in fast-growing health and wellness supermarket Earth Fare, and will also be available in major airports and motorway service plazas in Los Angeles, Florida, Atlanta, South Carolina and Maryland this fall via Areas USA and Vistar.
As cold-pressed juice moves into the next stage after its mid-decade height as a hot beverage trend, the subcategory continues to grow but leaves behind a reformed field of wholesale players marketing lower-priced offerings, alongside new competition from the private label space.
Knob Creek Bourbon, a leader in the Small Batch Bourbon category for more than 25 years, is excited to announce a new, limited edition bourbon in its award-winning portfolio, Knob Creek Quarter Oak.
Starward Australian Whisky officially announces the distribution of their double grain whisky in the U.S. Capturing the best of Australia, Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky brings together two quintessential Australian grains in the bottle: wheat (60%) and malt (40%) from their Double Gold winning Nova Single Malt, which are distilled and fully matured separately in the distillery’s signature red wine barrels from some of Australia’s leading wineries.
Flow Alkaline Spring Water announced today the appointment of Tim Dwyer, a 10-year veteran of Vita Coco who most recently served as that company’s VP of sales, as chief revenue officer. Dwyer said he sees “the same potential” in Flow that he saw in coconut water a decade ago.
Teakoe Tea Supply Co. has announced the nationwide launch of a new line of beverages, created specifically for the athleisure market: NEW Fizzy Tea Cans. The canned, lightly carbonated iced teas are under 30calories and seven grams of sugar each.
Alex Day, co-founder of trendsetting cocktail bar Death & Co., spoke about his thoughtful approach to innovation and branding. He also explained why articulating the brand’s style is an “ongoing process,” why the Death & Co. considers itself a content creator as much as a bar, and why it never “follows trends out of fatigue.”
Pop & Bottle, the wellness-first coffee brand known for its organic, dairy-free lattes with no refined sugar or junky extras, today announces the launch of its new line of functional oat milk lattes, The Supers.
Last week, the company announced a new model for innovation, known as the Lighthouse Incubator, which will focus on rapid innovation and bring the company into new categories beyond beverage.
In this gallery, we highlight a handful of notable new products introduced at this year's National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show, including innovations from Coca-Cola, Danone/White Wave, Nestle Waters and Keurig Dr Pepper.
Peet’s has cooled its efforts to create a regional cold chain distribution system. The company has ceased operations of its Coldcraft direct store distribution network and discontinued its bottled cold brew line as it focuses on developing shelf-stable RTD coffee products.
Cult favorite, Kentucky Owl, has announced the launch of its newest release, Bourbon #9. Crafted in the same careful, detail-oriented process as the rest of the Kentucky Owl whiskies, the latest arrival packs a punch.
