AQUAhydrate Acquired by The Alkaline Water Co.
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. announced today it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire premium water brand AQUAhydrate in a stock-only transaction.
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Buoyed by Branding, Snowing in Space Builds Back End
While it doesn’t offer brews infused with CBD or blended with plant milks, Virginia-based Snowing in Space has instead focused on more practical concerns: scaling production and distribution operations, including moving from its current 4,000 square foot home into a new 10,000 square foot facility this fall.
Odell Beckham Jr. Named Pedialyte Creative Director and Ambassador
Abbott announced that it is teaming up with NFL star, Cleveland Browns wide receiver, and Pedialyte fan, Odell Beckham Jr., to serve as a creative director and ambassador for Pedialyte.
Wells Fargo: C-Stores Report Solid Growth Over Labor Day Weekend
Convenience stores are capping off a strong summer with 4.1% growth in Labor Day beverage sales, according to Wells Fargo Securities’ latest Beverage Buzz c-store retailer survey released today. The survey collected responses from retailers representing nearly 20,000 convenience stores nationwide. Overall beverage sales, including alcoholic drinks, were up 4.1%.
Flaviar and Whistlepig Rye Whiskey Release Exclusive Chef’s Blend
Flaviar and WhistlePig Rye Whiskey have joined forces with four top chefs to release WhistlePig X Flaviar Chef’s Blend 2019 to be sold exclusively via Flaviar.com.
Knappogue Castle Launches Marchesi di Barolo Cask
Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has announced the launch of the third iteration in their new Cask Finish Series, their classic 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey finished in Marchesi di Barolo casks from the village of Barolo in Piedmont, in the heart of the beautiful Langhe Hills.
True Nopal Launches New Organic Cactus Water Line and Packaging Refresh
True Nopal Ventures LLC, the maker of the number one selling cactus water brand and innovator of the cactus water category has announced that the company will launch their new organic cactus water line along with a packaging refresh.
Bluestone Lane Launches Australian Iced Coffee Line
Bluestone Lane, an Australian-influenced hospitality and lifestyle brand, and one of America’s top 25 fastest-growing fast-casual businesses, is launching an innovative ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee line.
Celsius Announces Branched-Chain Amino Acids Product Line
Celsius Holdings, Inc., maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, has announced that the company is expanding its product portfolio to include an innovative branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) functional beverage that fuels muscle recovery.
Sol-ti Appoints James Murray as Chief Operating Officer
Sol-ti, a leading & innovative manufacturer of Organic, Glass Bottled, LivingBeverages, announced today that it has named James Murray as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Q3 2019.
O2 Launches Oxygenated CBD Recovery Drink
O2, makers of a revolutionary line of oxygenated post-workout recovery beverages, has announced it will debut its new line of CBD-enhanced beverages, O2+ Hemp CBD, at 2019 Natural Products Expo East booth #556.
National Beverage: Q2 Earnings Show Slower Summer for LaCroix
LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp. saw year-over-year revenue drop 9.9% to $263 million in the second quarter, marking the Florida-based company’s fourth consecutive quarter in which it underperformed analyst expectations. The diminished year-over-year results reflect a subdued summer for LaCroix.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 50: When Brand And Strategy Are Misaligned, What’s The Remedy?
Evan Holod, the CEO of Michel et Augustin US, the American arm of the popular French snack maker, explained how the company reimagined its brand positioning and product packaging for American audiences.
Picnik Launches New Dairy-Free Collagen and Vegan Creamers
Picnik, creator of the original grass-fed butter coffee creamer andAustin-based restaurants, has announced the addition of two new dairy-free functional varieties to its growing family of creamers: Vegan and Collagen.