In this latest roundup of distribution news, we check in with fast-expanding Costa Tequila, plus Brody’s Craft Cocktails, limoncello brand Fabrizia and single malt specialist Brother Justus.
For the first time in its 93 years of existence, Ocean Spray has launched a line of Zero Sugar juice drinks as it seeks to modernize the brand’s identity and entice millennial consumers.
If you haven’t had a chance to submit your nominations for BevNET’s Best Of 2023 Awards, we have good news. We’ve extended the deadline to Friday, November 3.
As expected, this month's National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show was a major showcase for the latest and greatest in the still-evolving "energy+" category, which has seen functional ingredients and fitness trends converge with product innovation (and some familiar candy flavors) to create a dynamic new force within the beverage market. BevNET contributor Joshua Schall tracked developments within the space at this year's show.
Why are some investors writing checks while others are content to stay on the sidelines? The hosts discussed a new survey that examines the dynamics of contemporary deal flow. They also spoke about opportunities for entrepreneurs to spotlight their brands at BevNET’s Winter 2023 events and highlighted two food brands that developed new snacks in collaboration with beverage companies.
Harmless Harvest CEO Ben Mand will speak at BevNET Live Winter 2023 to give attendees an outline of the decision making process around portfolio expansion, as well as guidelines and tactics that can lead to successful innovation around core products.
In this week’s new products gallery, Coffee Mate makes its first foray into the iced coffee space, GT’s launches a Target-exclusive new flavor and Boxed Water pays homage to the mischievous yellow Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me.
Gnubees believes its better-for-you, juice-adjacent kids drinks have a path towards capturing a significant piece of the category, and it is eyeing the convenience channel as its route to get there.
Fueled by robust pricing and strong performances from its aperitifs, tequilas and bourbon, Campari reported 10.5% organic growth in its first nine months of FY 2023, though that news was tempered by weaker results in Q3, the company reported during its earnings presentation today.
Today we’re unveiling the Community Call Podcast – an audio-based version of our dynamic and interactive series of expert conversations designed to engage and empower food and beverage businesses.
Bollygood is a line of Indian-inspired sparkling lemonade and limeade beverages that are packaged in 12 ounce sleek cans. Bollygood is Women Owned certified and Non-GMO Project verified.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported a 5.1% increase in net sales to $3.81 billion during the Q3, according to an earnings statement released this morning highlighted by the news of its distribution agreement with sports drink brand Electrolit.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) this morning announced a long-term partnership with Mexican beverage company Grupo PiSA to distribute fast-rising sports drink Electrolit across the U.S., filling a major hole the KDP's portfolio that's been missing since watching BodyArmor flee into the arms of Coca-Cola back in 2019.
A new in-store cooler program launched this year by L.A. Libations is leading to national expansion for Saint James Iced Tea and Hawaii Volcanic Water. The new merchandising initiative, dubbed Taste Tomorrow, began in July.
