Review: Oobli Sweet Iced Tea
Oobli is a line of RTD teas that are marketed as having 75% less sugar than other sweet tea beverages. The product line features three 16 oz varieties, including Lemon,…
Laird: “Unsteady” Progress in Turnaround, Q2 Net Loss at $3.5M
Laird Superfood reported a net loss of $3.5 million during its second quarter as it continues its long-term turnaround effort, a process CEO Jason Vieth described to investors as “by nature an unsteady progression.”
“We’re Constantly Evolving”: 4 Questions With Sean Lavin, Liquid I.V.’s VP of Impact
If anyone can claim to know what Liquid I.V. is all about, it's Sean Lavin. As the company's first outside hire back in 2016, Lavin has done it all, from helping develop flavors to early marketing work as the brand went from burgeoning startup to its sale to Unilever in 2020.
Distribution Roundup: PHOCUS’ Exclusive At The Vitamin Shoppe, MaKa Expands In SoCal
PHOCUS caffeinated sparkling water launches exclusive flavor in The Vitamin Shoppe, Spider Energy partners with Michigan distributor and MaKa goes chain-wide in Gelson's.
BevNET Industry Meetups in San Diego and Boston; Connect with the Food, Beverage & Beer Communities
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting two food and beverage industry meetups this fall. These gatherings will invite the community into our offices for conversation and light bites.
Searching for Sober: Five Emerging No/Low Alc Opportunities, According to Focus on Health
As the no/low $11 billion global business grows, so do the opportunities for brands playing in the moderation space. But what are the sober drinking occasions to win?
Cycling Frog Leads Legal Fight Against “Draconian” NY State Hemp Regulations
Cycling Frog with help from the Hemp Beverage Alliance are fighting emergency regulations by New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management prohibiting the sale of hemp-derived THC products.
Celsius: Revenue Surpasses $300M in Q2 As Club & Amazon Sales Climb
Celsius Holdings reported record high Q2 revenue of around $326 million, up 112% from $154 million in 2022, during its latest earnings report this week.
RTD Boba Teas Are Popping Off in Retail
Boba tea, with its signature tapioca pearls consumed via straw, was once considered to be a cumbersome and impractical product for ready-to-drink formats. But now, sales of the Taiwanese drink in bottles and cans are bubbling up – and fast.
Catching Up: Smootch Refines ‘Oat Water’ Positioning
In a world obsessed with oat milk, is there room for an oat water? There is, if you ask New Jersey-based startup Smootch. After debuting its four-SKU flagship line of electrolyte-packed, non-carbonated oat waters in 12 oz. cans at Natural Products Expo West last year, the brand has established a presence in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Zevia: Margins Rise As Supply Chain Issues Disrupt Inventory
Better-for-you beverage brand Zevia was already seeing an impact from its brand refresh despite a Q2 with slumping sales primarily due to supply chain disruptions.
NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales ‘Healthy But Decelerated’
Non-alcoholic beverage sales “remained healthy but decelerated” in the two-week period ending July 29, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Total dollar sales growth rose 7.6% year-over-year.
BevNET Live Winter 2023: Discounted Room Block Open in Marina del Rey
It’s time to book your room for BevNET Live! The leading event for the beverage industry heads to Marina del Rey, California on December 4 + 5. Register now to stay just steps from the action and save on your stay at the Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel.
Taste Radio: ‘Wild’ Concepts Create Loyal Consumers. This Is Why It Works.
How do breakout brands, particularly those that operate in trendy categories, build sustainable businesses? They cultivate authentic relationships with consumers by delivering on attributes they’re seeking. It’s how Wilderton, a maker of small-batch, non-alcoholic spirits crafted from raw botanicals, is paving its path.