OXIGEN Beverages Inc. Announces New Hires
Today, Playa Vista-based OXIGEN Beverages Inc. announces the appointment of Jeff Seavey as Chief Sales Officer and Matthew Rothschild as National Director – DSD & Wholesale.
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Distribution Roundup: VYBES Expands with Florida Partnership
VYBES Continues Expansion with Florida Partnership; Olipop Adds 41 SoCal Whole Foods; Cann Now Available Via Eaze; Richard’s Rainwater Adds Whole Foods, The Fresh Market; Elev8 Hemp Signs with Three Distributors
Kafina Energy Now Available on BUBBLE
The makers of Kafina Energy, a brand new herbal energy elixir, have announced that this USDA-certified organic drink will be available on BUBBLE, a curated online marketplace with exacting standards on the products they carry.
Plymouth Gin Launches Mr. King’s 1842 Recipe
Today, Plymouth Gin has launched Mr King’s 1842 Recipe, the first special edition in a series of craft gins that celebrate the spirit of exploration.
Elevator Talk: Straightaway Makes Craft Cocktails Convenient
Straightaway Cocktails co-founder and CEO Cy Cain wants to help people enjoy quality craft cocktails at home and on-the-go. The company launched in 2018 and offers bottled ready-to-drink classic cocktails using house made zest, simple syrups and bitters.
O2 Sports Recovery Drink Appoints New VP of Sales
O2 Sports Recovery Drink, a revolutionary post-workout beverage blending seven times the oxygen of tap water with electrolytes, has named industry maven Kimberly Burck as vice president of sales.
Liquid I.V. Raises $5M in Celebrity-Backed Funding Round
Powdered hydration mix maker Liquid I.V. has raised $5 million in a strategic funding round backed by numerous celebrities, the company announced this week. The round was led by Liquid I.V. CEO Brandin Cohen, who invested his own money in the brand, alongside prior investor and music business executive Scooter Braun.
Pitbull Invests in MADE Coffee
Florida’s cold brew ready-to-drink coffee leader, MADE Coffee, has announced it has received a major investment from the GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar and entrepreneur Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, making him an equity owner in the Made brand.
Starbucks Creamers Launching Nationwide
Starbucks and Nestlé have announced the launch of Starbucks Creamers, marking this the first time the Starbucks brand has entered the refrigerated creamer category, which is projected to top $7.8 billion by 2023 in the US.
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha Cans Now Available at Retailers Nationwide
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha, a Colorado-based beverage company producing botanically-infused, function-forward kombucha, has announced retail availability of its new, aluminum can designs.
Coke: Zero Sugar Beverages Drive Q2 Growth
Speaking to investors and analysts on an earnings call today, Coke CEO James Quincey said much of the company’s North American sales performance was driven by consumer demand for sugar free soft drinks. Retail sales for the company’s no sugar offerings, including Coke Zero Sugar, grew 6% in the quarter.
Good Day Launches Premium CBD-Infused Beverage Line
Good Day, an innovative new beverage brand, has announced the launch of its line of premium CBD-infused beverages designed to keep you balanced throughout every part of the day: cold brew coffee for a boost of easygoing energy, citrus sparkling water for mental and physical refreshment, and chamomile herbal tea for enhanced relaxation and stress release.
Taste Radio Ep. 172: Why Guayaki’s David Karr Stopped Worrying About The Future and How It Made Him a Better Leader
In an interview included in this episode, Karr opened up about the origins of Guayaki, how the brand creates evangelists for yerba mate, how viewing time as “an illusion” allowed him to align his personal and professional lives, why he considers the company to be “a reforestation vehicle,” and its unique approach to distribution and hiring.
Copper & Kings Launches Way Up West Limited Release
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announces its latest novel barrel-finished, pure copper pot-distilled American Brandy limited release, Way Up West.