This episode features an interview with Marshall Rabil, the co-owner of specialty peanut brand Hubs, who spoke about the brand’s efforts to reach younger consumers and the duality of his role as a steward and modernizer of his family’s business. Also, the hosts discussed the news that Bang Energy has filed for bankruptcy and why innovative entrepreneurs are often hamstrung by their own achievements.
After closing the book on his last food and beverage venture Smári Organics, Smári Ásmundsson’s new brand has the Icelandic-born, California-based entrepreneur thinking Bygg.
PepsiCo raised its 2022 full-year organic revenue guidance to +12% in its Q3 earnings report this week, citing a strong quarterly performance bolstered by North American market share increases in snacks and sports drinks. The New York-based conglomerate surpassed analyst expectations in its quarterly report, announcing Q3 net revenue growth of 8.8% to $21.97 billion.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is recalibrating its supply chain management strategy with the promotion of Roger Johnson as its new chief supply chain officer.
Speaking with BevNET at Expo East 2022 in September, Ross explained how the brand’s approach toward the market has informed its product innovation strategy, making gains with Gen Z through its recent collaboration with Chamberlain Coffee, and growing the brand in mainstream vs. natural channels.
Bang Energy has named food and beverage industry veteran Kathy Cole as its new COO, responsible for overseeing the “integration of a new high-performance operations model,” according to the company. She will report to Bang founder and CEO Jack Owoc.
With the California-based hard juice brand’s latest flavor – the protein-rich BUILD – Pulp Culture is continuing to push forward its mission of creating a better-for-you alcoholic drink.
To explore the tactics around building brands in the crowd, BevNET Live will welcome Jason Shiver, the CEO of Waterloo Sparkling Water and a long-time executive who has built teams in competitive CPG categories over the course of his career. During the past two decades, in addition to the sparkling water free-for-all, Shiver has successfully entered the fray in categories that include popcorn (SkinnyPop), gluten-free snacking (Glutino), and the low-carb diet trend (Atkins Natural).
TOST CEO Brooks Addington discussed how rising interest in non-alcoholic alternatives is fueling interest in his brands's sparkling drinks, and shared the company's plans to launch in cans.
Super Coffee co-founders Jim, Jake and Jordan DeCicco spoke about how shifting headwinds have influenced recent business decisions, the impact of Covid on innovation and what they learned from being on the front lines of distribution and merchandising since the outset of the pandemic. They also explained the value of being “the world’s foremost experts on Super Coffee” and how they communicate exit planning to their team.
Asian-inspired sparkling water brand Sanzo has partnered with former NBA star Jeremy Lin for a new LTO flavor launch – Asian Pear – which is rolling out in retail and online this month. The launch is timed to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of “Linsanity."
Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), the maker of Bang Energy, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Business operations will continue, the Florida-based company said in a press release Monday, as it moves ahead with efforts to rebuild the Bang distribution network.
The natural energy shot brand has landed digital media powerhouse Barstool Sports as its new marketing partner.
Bitter Bubble is a line of zero calorie sparkling beverages that are designed to emulate the classic combination of soda water and bitters. The product line, which launched in summer 2021, features three unsweetened flavors including Rhubarb & Hibiscus, Blood Orange & Chamomile and Sour Cherry & Chicory.
