BevNET Live Day Two Recap: Opportunities, Challenges and Changes
The second day of BevNET Live Summer 2019 tackled some of the major issues, opportunities, challenges and changes brands are facing across all aspects of the beverage industry.
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Cann Wins New Beverage Showdown 17
The founders of cannabis-infused “social tonic” Cann are riding high today after being named the winners of New Beverage Showdown 17 at BevNET Live Summer 2019, held June 12-13 in New York City.
Hank’s Craft Soda Offshoot Aqwi Organics Set to Launch This Summer
Liberty Beverages, the parent company of Hank’s Craft Soda, is set to diversify its beverage interests with the launch of Aqwi Organics, a new line of low calorie flavored water infused with sea salt and antioxidants sourced from kelp.
BevNET Live Summer 2019 Day One Recap: Adaptation and Evolution
Entrepreneurs, investors, brand builders and retail experts from across the global beverage industry came together today for the opening session of BevNET Live Summer 2019 in New York City.
Distribution Roundup: Olipop Expands on West Coast
Olipop Expands on West Coast; KeHE Announces National Partnership with INFRA; JUST Water Partners with Clearwater Marine Aquarium; Elev8 Hemp Partners with Outwest505
Six Finalists Advance in New Beverage Showdown 17
Twelve new beverage startups faced off today, pitching their products to a panel of expert judges during the semifinal round of New Beverage Showdown 17 at BevNET Live Summer 2019, but only six were selected to move on to the final round.
BevNET Magazine Feature: ‘Fit’ Energy Arrives with a Bang
Bang’s slow-then-sudden rise fits within the context of a years-long food and beverage trend toward fitness and better-for-you products. The brand’s success is remarkable, but it’s one of many emerging fitness energy drinks that include Celsius, C4, Kill Cliff, LifeAID, EBOOST, Reign, and Adrenaline Shoc.
MTN DEW Introduces Sweet Lightning Exclusively at KFC
Mountain Dew and KFC are partnering to electrify their beverage lineup with Sweet Lightning, an out-of-this-sky refreshment lit up with a punch of peach and a touch of honey flavors.
Role Tea Shuts Down
Washington, D.C.-based iced tea brand Role Tea is ceasing all operations, the company revealed in an email to customers earlier today.
Taste Radio Ep. 166: Popchips/RightRice Founder On Why Success Starts With Passion & Package Design
In this episode, we’re joined by Popchips and RightRice founder Keith Belling, who discussed the origins of both brands and how lessons learned from building the former are being applied to the latter. He also spoke about the importance of branding and why he’s overinvested in package design, how celebrity investors supported the development of Popchips and the challenges of leveraging success. This episode is presented by ZoomEssence, the cool-tech powder flavor people.
Trimino Completes Corporate Restructuring
Trimino Brands, maker of a line of protein-infused waters, announced this week it has completed a six month corporate restructuring aimed at preparing the brand for retail expansion, reducing operating costs and improving in-store merchandising.
JUST Announces Three New Infused Flavors For Pride
JUST Goods has announced the expansion of the highly successful JUST Infused line.
Caliva Names mood33 First Cannabis Beverage Partner
The agreement with mood33 aims to give Caliva, which also works with other cannabis brands in categories including vaporizers, a retail foundation to build on within the emerging cannabis-infused beverage market.
Flow Water Announces Campaign with Gwyneth Paltrow
Flow Alkaline Spring Water, the premium, naturally alkaline spring water brand has announced their 2019 campaign with goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow.