BevNET Live: Are “Dry Drinks” Your Next Product? BevNET Live: Are “Dry Drinks” Your Next Product?

BevNET Live: Are “Dry Drinks” Your Next Product?

by BevNET.com Staff,

During BevNET Live Summer 2022, taking place June 15-16 in New York City, a panel of brand leaders who have launched powdered offerings in recent years will walk entrepreneurs through the benefits, challenges, and expanded horizons that water-less beverages have brought to their portfolios. The roster includes Eliza Ganesh, co-founder and CEO of superfood drinks brand Sunwink; Orion Melehan, co-founder and CEO of functional platform brand LifeAID; and Kyle Watson, VP of marketing for performance energy brand CELSIUS.

Alkaline Water Co. CEO Richard Wright Resigns, Successor Named Alkaline Water Co. CEO Richard Wright Resigns, Successor Named

Alkaline Water Co. CEO Richard Wright Resigns, Successor Named

by Martín Caballero,

The Alkaline Water Company is officially under new leadership after longtime CEO and President Richard “Ricky” Wright resigned, effective immediately, and was quickly replaced by company director Frank Lazaran on Friday.

Review: Betty Buzz Review: Betty Buzz

Review: Betty Buzz

by BevNET.com Staff,

Betty Buzz is a new line of sparkling beverages created by actress Blake Lively. Positioned as a light, clean-ingredient and low-calorie non-alcoholic alternative to cocktails, the line features five flavors.

Taste Radio: Honest Tea Opened Doors. Its Closure Might Open Even More. Taste Radio: Honest Tea Opened Doors. Its Closure Might Open Even More.

Taste Radio: Honest Tea Opened Doors. Its Closure Might Open Even More.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Taste Radio’s hosts discussed Coca-Cola’s decision to discontinue Honest Tea, the brand’s legacy and impact on better-for-you beverage and food companies and what the move might mean for emerging upstarts. They also highlighted recently announced speakers, including top executives from Whole Foods and Kroger, that will be joining the stages at BevNET Live and NOSH Live this summer and chatted about several innovative products that crossed their desks over the past month.

This Week’s New Products: Barista-Designed Oat Milk, Fruity Summer Flavors and Brisk’s First Sparkling Tea This Week’s New Products: Barista-Designed Oat Milk, Fruity Summer Flavors and Brisk’s First Sparkling Tea

This Week’s New Products: Barista-Designed Oat Milk, Fruity Summer Flavors and Brisk’s First Sparkling Tea

by BevNET.com Staff,

In this week’s roundup of new product launches, Brisk launches its first-ever sparkling tea with Taco Bell, Vita Coco adds juice to its portfolio and cannabis-infused beverage maker Cann introduces new “lite” offerings with zero sugar, plus new plant-based milks for at-home baristas, non-alcoholic cocktails and electrolyte drink mixes.

Panel: Economic Crunch Hits CPG Financing, Investment Panel: Economic Crunch Hits CPG Financing, Investment

Panel: Economic Crunch Hits CPG Financing, Investment

by Lukas Southard,

Industry leaders and investors warned CPG entrepreneurs that brands need to plan for a tighter investment market if they hope to survive in the rapidly changing economic climate at a Wednesday panel discussion hosted by the Naturally Network.

Flow: Reichenbach Comments On Return to CEO Position Flow: Reichenbach Comments On Return to CEO Position

Flow: Reichenbach Comments On Return to CEO Position

by Brad Avery,

Reichenbach noted that in his role as executive chairman he was still active in the brand’s daily operations, responsible for running capital markets and shareholder relations. While he worked closely with Patarnello on key decisions, Patarnello was primarily responsible for managing the executive team.

IRI: Convenience Channel Growth Slowed in Q1 Amid Inflation Woes IRI: Convenience Channel Growth Slowed in Q1 Amid Inflation Woes

IRI: Convenience Channel Growth Slowed in Q1 Amid Inflation Woes

by Brad Avery,

Convenience channel growth decelerated to 1.7% in the first quarter of the year, underperforming all other retail channels, according to market research firm IRI’s “The Convenience Store Landscape Q1 2022” report released this week.

AriZona Expands Red Tea Line As Portfolio Diversifies AriZona Expands Red Tea Line As Portfolio Diversifies

AriZona Expands Red Tea Line As Portfolio Diversifies

by Brad Avery,

After the pandemic put some of its new product plans on hold, New York-based iced tea manufacturer AriZona Beverages is beginning to reload its innovation pipeline, beginning with an expansion of its Red Tea line this summer.

Bonumose Challenges FDA On Tagatose Labeling, CEO says ‘This is Not Over’ Bonumose Challenges FDA On Tagatose Labeling, CEO says ‘This is Not Over’

Bonumose Challenges FDA On Tagatose Labeling, CEO says ‘This is Not Over’

by Adrianne DeLuca,

Despite multiple rejected attempts, Virginia-based alt-sweetener startup Bonumose will keep working to “compel and convince” the FDA to reconsider a regulation that mandates that its proprietary alt-sweetener, tagatose, be labeled under ​​total or added sugar counts on Nutrition Facts Panels (NFPs), said the company’s CEO Ed Rogers.