In this week's Distribution Roundup, two innovative and better-for-you beverage brands -- plant-based shake maker Koia and mamaki tea company Shaka Tea -- enter 7-Eleven stores nationwide. Elsewhere, Sanzo expands its retail presence with new DSD partners in New York and Los Angeles.
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The Coca-Cola Company has begun the process of acquiring a controlling stake in sports drink brand BodyArmor.
Slate Milk, the Boston-based maker of lactose-free chocolate milks marketed towards adults, has raised $1.7 million in a funding round led by Riverpark Ventures. The round brings the company’s total financing to $2.5 million and also features a number of angel investors including Halo Top executives Doug Bolton.
High Brew Coffee’s latest innovation comes in the form of something that’s a bit different: a self heating can that delivers a hot serving of cold-brewed coffee.
It’s a new year and a new look for ready-to-drink tea brand Steaz. The company, which operates as a part of Novamex-owned beverage portfolio subsidiary Nova Naturals, announced a rebrand this week that increases emphasis on the drink’s antioxidant content with a new design, formulation and new product launches.
On this edition of Product Showcase, you’ll hear about the latest product innovations and brand updates from Wingman Smart Energy, GO BIG, Celsius, LifeAID, Pink & Blue, SWAY Energy, Riff Cold Brewed and Kill Cliff.
Live Seltzer is a new line extension from Bellingham, Washington-based Kombucha Town, which is a producer of raw and organic kombucha.
What began as a quick on-site fix has evolved into a new way for SORSE to grow its business with Cann and other clients at a time when CBD and cannabis co-packers are unevenly distributed and regulated across the country.
Nestlé has reached an agreement with private equity firm One Rock Capital and family owned investment firm Metropoulos & Co. for the sale of its Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) division for $4.3 billion.
In the days leading up to Super Bowl LV, total non-alcoholic beverage sales “modestly decelerated” but remained elevated over the two week period ending February 6, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
In this episode of Category Closeup: Expert Analysis, the panel examined the development of the modern energy drink market, framing current trends against historical precedents and consumer preferences.
Office Hours, the show where experts bring their strategy and experience to bear against the complexities of growing brands, is returning to serve the BevNET and NOSH community with all-new episodes starting March 3. Join the live studio audience and submit your questions for the upcoming show.
Shimmerwood is a startup beverage company that has launched with a three-SKU line of seltzers enhanced with 5mg of full-spectrum hemp CBD. The initial trio of flavors include Ginger Orange, Razz Lime and Just Hemp, which is the lone zero calorie offering.
Bill Shufelt, the co-founder and CEO of non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Co., spoke about the critical importance of market research, how he dealt with consistent rejection from beer industry professionals and why he believes that “drama is so unproductive.” He also discussed how he planned for and is managing explosive growth and how he evaluates strategic partnerships.
