Monster: Q4 2020 Sales Beat Projections

Monster Energy continued to push the throttle in the accelerating energy category, reporting a 17.6% increase in net sales during Q4 2020.

KDP: Q4, Full Year 2020 Sales Finish Strong

In the face of the global pandemic, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported strong results in its Q4 and full year earnings report today, driven by increases in at-home consumption and ecommerce sales. Net sales increased 6.4% to $3.12 billion in the fourth quarter and 4.5% to $11.62 billion for the full year.

Pepsi Introduces Canned Mixer Line Neon Zebra

It may not be ready to pour the drinks, but PepsiCo is at least stepping behind the bar. The company is taking another step in its evolution as an omni-channel food and beverage giant with the launch of Neon Zebra, it’s first ever cocktail mixer.

Lucky Jack Coffee Launches Oatmilk Latte Line

Las Vegas-based cold brew maker Lucky Jack Coffee has launched a canned line of Nitro Cold Brew Lattes made with oat milk, the brand’s first shelf stable innovation targeted at expanding its presence in the convenience channel. The lattes are available in Caramel, Golden Milk + Turmeric, Mocha and Vanilla varieties and each 7.5 oz. can contains 130mg of caffeine.

Elevator Talk: Mortal Kombucha, Husky Beverages, NOCA, Bomani, Diva’s Drink

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is actor, investor and entrepreneur Patrick Schwarzenegger, who will share his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants. He is joined by Ray Latif, the Editor and Producer of the Taste Radio podcast.

Review: Zuzi Spiked Cold Brew

Zuzi Spiked Cold Brew is a hard coffee beverage that is made with a blend of cold brew coffee and neutral grain spirit. The product is 10% ABV and comes in a single variety that is packaged in a 6.76 oz (200ml) can. 

Oatly Files for IPO

Plant-based dairy alternative products maker Oatly submitted plans for an initial public offering (IPO) to U.S. regulators, the company confirmed today. The announcement follows reports last month that the Sweden-based company was exploring a potential $1 billion IPO. Oatly is reported by Reuters to have hired Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse as underwriters on the offering.

Intelligentsia, Oatly Reunite for Roaster’s First RTD Coffees

Intelligentsia Coffee and Oatly are extending their partnership into the ready-to-drink world with a line of oat milk lattes — along with a dairy-free black coffee SKU — launching today online and at Intelligentsia cafes in Boston, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

A Shoc Launches Plant-Based ‘Accelerator’ Line

Performance energy brand Adrenaline Shoc (A Shoc) is tapping into the natural space with this week’s announcement of A Shoc Accelerator, a new line of plant-based drinks featuring a “thermogenic blend” of functional ingredients. Accelerator is rolling out into select stores now and next month will add 7-Eleven stores nationwide.

GoodSport Uses “Goodness of Milk” To Fuel Sports Hydration Startup

Through its use of ultra-filtered milk permeate as a nutrient-rich base, the company brand is aiming to position its debut product — a four-SKU line of sports drinks in 16.9 oz. bottles — as delivering electrolytes and vitamins “from the goodness of milk.

BodyArmor Analysis: Coke Deal Locks Down Sports Drink Share

The Coca-Cola Company confirmed Friday that it has notified U.S. antitrust regulators that it has begun the process of acquiring a controlling stake in sports drink brand BodyArmor. If the deal goes through, it could give Coke a commanding presence in the sports drink category with a serious competitor to PepsiCo’s Gatorade.