BevNET Live Winter 2022 is One Week Away; 650+ Registered

BevNET Live Winter 2022 is just one week away! More than 650 beverage industry professionals, including investors, distributors and retailers, are already signed up for the conference, which is being held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. on Monday, December 5th and Tuesday, December 6th.

People Moves: Nutrabolt Names New CMO, Chief Growth Officer

C4 Energy parent company Nutrabolt has made two new executive level appointments with the addition of Robert Zajac as chief marketing officer and Sabba Naserian as EVP & chief growth officer; Former XS Energy World Wide CEO David Vanderveen has been named CEO of functional water brand Nirvana Water Sciences Corp.

BevNET Live Winter 2022: Wellness and Self Care, For Brands, Consumers, and Founders

We’re adding a special segment to BevNET Live that entrepreneurs and brand builders won’t want to miss: Quentin Vennie, an author, activist and the founder of Equitea – and another very important, very secret special guest – will take the stage for a discussion on Self-Care as a marketing device and as a tool for survival.

Taste Radio: $35K To $35 Million In 3.5 Years. This Is The Story Of Bachan’s.

Justin Gill, the founder and CEO of Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s, spoke about how the brand’s rapid start was fueled by six years of preparation and planning prior to its debut, the intentionality of Bachan’s label and package design, why he considers high quality ingredients as key to creating consumer loyalty and his thoughtful approach to demand planning.

Spirits: 12 Pre-Holiday Tequila and Mezcals to Be Thankful For

In this roundup of new tequila and mezcal releases, Maestro Dobel teams up with California-based winery Silver Oak, Nosotros unveils the first tequila to be aged in wet cider barrels and Casa Del Sol rolls out nationwide.

Winn-Dixie Owner Southeastern Grocers Exploring Sale

The Florida-based operator of the Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s supermarkets, is reportedly exploring a sale and is in talks with prospective buyers, furthering concerns of more consolidation in the grocery channel.

Review: Sap’s Original

Sap’s is a new line of non-carbonated hydration beverages that are positioned as “a drink for sports & everything else.” A modern and approachable riff on a sports drink, Sap’s is enhanced with electrolytes and adaptogens and features branding that stays away from the technical styling that’s synonymous with the category.

BevNET Live Winter 2022: Get Inside the Minds of the Investor

What are the new signs that there’s a brand worth betting on? During BevNET Live, investors from ACG, Amberstone Ventures, and ONCE Ventures will discuss their current views on the viability of financing for emerging beverage brands, as well as their long term goals and strategies.

Food and Beverage Brands Relishing Pickleball Opportunities

While it may once have been the domain of country clubs and retirement homes, the sport of pickleball is making a play for the mainstream. As professional pickleball leagues earn serious attention from the sports world, food and beverage brands see it as an emerging cultural trend, and they’re looking to get in on the ground floor.