BevNET Live Winter 2023: New Beverage Showdown Semifinalists Revealed
It’s time to reveal the semifinalists for BevNET’s signature pitch competition, the New Beverage Showdown, taking place on Dec. 4 + 5 at BevNET Live in Marina del Rey, CA.
Analysis: Supply Side West Recap With Joshua Schall
CPG consultant and BevNET contributor Joshua Schall unpacked his insights and takeaways from Supply Side West, including why Cognazin may have broken out from the pack of brain-boosting ingredients, why fighting against caffeine is likely a losing battle and what's in the future for sweeteners.
Taste Radio: You Have Their Attention. But How Do You Keep It?
How do you hold someone’s interest after an initial interaction? What motivates them to stay connected with you and your company? Three weeks before BevNET’s winter events kick off in Marina Del Rey, the hosts discussed ways that entrepreneurs can optimize meetings with investors and retailers and how to amplify their message to the industry at large.
BevNET Live Winter 2023: Learn the Power of Focus from Zevia CEO Amy Taylor
Zevia CEO Amy Taylor will speak at BevNET Live on the power of focus in brand and product portfolio as a way to lay the groundwork for healthy, credible, sustainable business growth.
One-Tier System: How BOTLD Circumvented Control Laws to Sell Craft Spirits
Pennsylvania’s liquor laws are some of the most restrictive in the country, making state-controlled liquor stores an unlikely venue for consumers to discover out-of-state small or craft distilleries.
“Hemp Is Back” in NY As Judge Backs Injunction
In a significant win for the burgeoning hemp THC-infused product industry, the New York Supreme Court ordered yesterday a preliminary injunction against the emergency measures that abruptly halted the sale of THC-infused products in August.
This Week’s New Products: MTN DEW Game Fuel, Plus Waterdrop, Super Coffee, AVEC
In this week’s new products gallery, MTN DEW helps gamers level up with the return of a popular LTO, AVEC teams up with Yes! Apples and Dr Pepper cranks up the heat.
Review: Pointless Ginger Ale
Pointless is a new entry into the mid-calorie CSD set that focuses exclusively on ginger ale. All four 12 ounce flavors – Original, Lime, Blueberry, and Cranberry – feature cold-pressed ginger juice as their hero ingredient.
Oatly Cancels Production of New Facilities Following Mixed Q3 Earnings
Amid its ongoing shift to an asset-light production model, Oatly reported net sales rose 2.5% to $187.6 million in Q3 during its earnings report today.
Black Rifle: Wholesale Growth Hits +91%, New CEO Steps In
Black Rifle Coffee Company reported revenue of $100.5 million during Q3, a 33% improvement year-over-year, as it prioritizes its wholesale and RTD sales.
Transparency and Trends in Tequila: Six Questions with Agave Influencer Lucas Assis
When pandemic lockdowns shuttered Los Angeles bars and restaurants, bartender Lucas Assis took to TikTok to share his love of cocktails and craft spirits.
“Approachable and Elevated”: Q Mixers’ Rebrand Seeks to Forge Stronger Connection With Consumers
Premium cocktail mixer brand Q Mixers is debuting a vibrant new look for the second time in its 17-year history as it looks to build a stronger connection with consumers both before and after purchase.
Review: Beekeeper Cold Brew Coffee
Beekeeper is a new line of RTD cold brew coffee drinks that are made with Guatemalan coffee and a touch of honey. The line is launching with four varieties packaged in 8 ounce cans.
Guayaki: CEO Kozak Out, Board Member Rutledge In as Interim Chief
Robyn Rutledge, a member of the company's Board of Directors, was announced this morning as the company's Interim CEO, as the "comprehensive search" for a new permanent chief executive kicks off following the exit of current boss Stefan Kozak, who had been in the role since 2021.