“This is Soda”: Slice Returns — Again
As it prepares to reintroduce itself to consumers once again early next year, Slice is embracing its roots as a tried-and-true soda, albeit with some improvements made under the hood.
NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Retail Sales Remain ‘Broadly Strong’
All channel non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “broadly strong” across categories during the period ending November 20, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Beverage retail dollar sales rose 11.4% in the two-week period and 11.1% in the four-week period. On a two-year stack basis, total dollar sales were up 27.4%.
Cocktail Showdown 2: Meet The Players
It’s time to reveal the contestants and judges for BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 2, a pitch competition that will feature 10 of the most innovative and disruptive brands in the rapidly emerging category of spirit-based ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour cocktails.
Death & Co. Makes First CPG Play with RTD Cocktail Launch
When Death & Co. opened its first bar in 2006, it rapidly established itself as one of the premiere names in the modern craft cocktail movement through its innovative approach to creating new drinks. Now, the company is hoping to do the same in the emerging RTD cocktail category with its first retail consumer product: a line of canned libations, which launched this month.
Taste Radio: There’s Nothing Like Doing This Live. Plus, ‘Lofti’ Goals And A Spirit’s Revival.
On the cusp of our Winter 2021 events, Taste Radio’s hosts discussed the speaker agendas for NOSH Live and BevNET Live and highlighted several notable new brands and products, including wellness shots, vegan snacks, an innovative “shimmering sparkling water,” and the largest peanut butter cup in the world. We also feature an interview with Dave Carpenter, who is the master blender for Redemption Whiskey, a brand promoted as “leading rye’s revival” in the U.S..
BevNET Live Winter 2021 is One Week Away; 600+ Registered
BevNET Live Winter 2021 is just 7 days away! Hundreds of beverage industry professionals, including brand founders, investors, distributors and retailers, are already signed up for the event, which is being held on Dec. 6 and 7 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif.
Distribution Roundup: Soylent Goes to Publix in SE; Greenbar to Whole Foods; Predator Lands at Erehwon
In the latest Distribution Roundup, Soylent launches at Publix stores in seven states, while Greenbar earns placement at Whole Foods for its on-trend lineup of booze-free mocktails. Elsewhere, Dutch endurance drink Predator arrives at Erehwon in SoCal.
14 Whiskeys That Are Ready For Winter
As the winter months begin to set in, whiskey makers are lining up to welcome the season with the introduction of a variety of limited-edition, innovative expressions perfect for Hot Toddy’s and warm cider cocktails. Looking for something less traditional? New Hampshire-based Tamworth distillery took seasonal spirits one step further with the launch of two new expressions: a turkey flavored and a venison flavored whiskey.
10 New Beverage Launches Heading Into the Holidays
Heading into the long Thanksgiving weekend, beverage brands are looking to serve up new products for consumers during the holiday season. In this roundup, we highlight recent releases from the past two weeks including gift packs, limited releases and wintery flavor launches, alongside new entrants in the RTD cocktail and CBD categories.
Gatorade’s Propel Plans Further Push into Immunity Line
More than simply bringing new consumers into the brand family, the success of Propel Immune Support thus far has served to reorient the company’s growth strategy around functional beverages, both within the line and beyond.
BevNET Live Winter 2021 Beverage School: Helping Startups Prep for Our Next Event
As a kickoff to BevNET Live Winter 2021, we welcome our attendees to enjoy a free dive into many of the most important tactical considerations that face CPG entrepreneurs with the release of the BevNET Live Winter 2021 Beverage School.
How Does a Constellation-Monster Deal Get Done? RBC Analyst Nik Modi Plays Out the Scenarios
The rumored interest in a deal between Constellation Brands and energy drinks maker Monster has led to Wall Street analysts hypothesizing scenarios in which the two companies could potentially come together.
Review: Halfday Tea Tonic
Halfday Tea Tonic is a new line of low sugar, ready-to-drink teas that offer classic iced tea flavor along with added plant based fiber. The product line currently features three core flavors packaged in 12 ounce cans, including Peach Green Tea, Green Tea with Honey & Ginseng, and Lemon Black Tea.
BlueTriton Acquires Saratoga Spring Water Co. To Go “National, Upscale”
BlueTriton Brands, Inc., the company formed to purchase the Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) portfolio of domestic brands, is growing its roster of natural spring waters with the acquisition of Saratoga Spring Water Company (SSWC). Financial terms of the deal were not released.