Clear/Cut Phocus (Phocus), a first-of-its-kind premium sparkling water containing natural caffeine and L-theanine, is now available at over 800 CVS locations nationwide. CVS has brought on Phocus as part of the pharmacy chain's better-for-you-beverage program, a commitment to promoting the personal wellness of its customers by providing healthier beverage options on its shelves.
Matthew Rich is the founder and CEO of Be Mindful Beverages, a company aiming to provided better options for under served markets, starting with natural energy. Its first product line offers low sugar, organic and clean label energy drinks with sophisticated flavors, caffeine sourced from green tea and antioxidants and vitamins from natural juices and herbs.
Remedy Organics, the leading producer of incredibly delicious and functional wellness beverages, has announced the launch of Golden Mind. This newest flavor nourishes the body with DHA Omega-3 derived from sustainably sourced microalgae.
Sparkling water brand LaCroix has issued an open letter defending its production process, ingredient integrity and packaging safety in the wake of a series of lawsuits, claiming “We never have, and never will, make false statements about our products.”
Utmost Brands, Inc., maker of all-natural GuS Sodas introduced a new line of superior tasting, 30-calorie ginger ales at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Available in 12 oz. slim cans, the new line features three flavors: Original Dry Ginger Ale, Peach Ginger Ale, and Raspberry Ginger Ale.
Los Angeles-based kombucha maker Better Booch announced today it has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Crush Ventures, the venture capital arm of artist management firm Crush Music. The company has “bootstrapped” its finances since its 2012 launch and the funding round is the first time the brand has taken outside money.
CLEAN Cause, the Austin-based natural and organic energy drink fueled by Yerba Mate, has launched new packaging for its 16 oz. cans.
Apple cider vinegar maker Bragg Live Food Products announced today it has been acquired by an investor group led by private equity firm Swander Pace Capital, positioning the 107-year-old wellness brand for expansion and innovation.
Internationally-renowned Children’s Fitness Centers has joined with RETHINK Brands, launching a unique partnership which offers healthful beverage options in select My Gym locations around the United States including Texas, Maryland, District of Columbia, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey with more locations soon to be announced.
Nutrabolt CEO Doss Cunningham explained why focusing on premium as the guiding principle of the company’s business strategy was key to its development and that of its anchor brand, C4. He also discussed the mission and focus of his venture capital firm LivWell Ventures and the lessons he hopes to impart to brand owners within its portfolio. This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.
According to Bill Weiland, founder and CEO of Presence Marketing, brand selection is a craft, not a science. It takes a full comprehension of category nuances and dynamics to determine a brand’s potential.
California-based juice bar chains Project Juice and Beaming Wellness announced last week they have merged to create Superfood Holdings LLC. The new entity will maintain both brand names, which combined operate 16 “organic clean-food kitchens” throughout California.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced last week it is voluntarily withdrawing bottles of its Peñafiel mineral water line, three weeks after a class action lawsuit accused the beverage conglomerate of willfully ignoring tests showing the drinks contain dangerous levels of arsenic.
In this panel from BevNET Live Summer 2019, held June 12 in New York City, BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman sits down with three new fund managers to learn how these “new faces of beverage VC” approach investments, brand loyalty, ingredient trends, and entrepreneurship.
