Taste Radio Insider Ep. 91: How Best In Class Brands Win At Whole Foods And Beyond Taste Radio Insider Ep. 91: How Best In Class Brands Win At Whole Foods And Beyond

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 91: How Best In Class Brands Win At Whole Foods And Beyond

by BevNET.com Staff,

This edition of Taste Radio Insider features highlights from interviews with six entrepreneurs and experts who joined us during the first half of 2020, including TRUFF hot sauce founders Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni; Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys; Nona Lim, founder/CEO of Nona Lim; GT’s Living Foods founder/CEO GT Dave; Ashley Thompson, co-founder/CEO of MUSH; and Lee Robinson, director of dairy and beverage for Whole Foods Market.

Social Nature: CPG Adjusts to the New Retail Landscape Social Nature: CPG Adjusts to the New Retail Landscape

Social Nature: CPG Adjusts to the New Retail Landscape

by Beth Kaiserman,

In a webinar last week, health and wellness market insights firm Social Nature outlined how better-for-you CPG companies are adapting to changing shopper behavior as consumers’ focus shifts toward health and wellness products and e-commerce.

WATCH: New Audiences and Innovations Shape the Future of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails WATCH: New Audiences and Innovations Shape the Future of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

WATCH: New Audiences and Innovations Shape the Future of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

by BevNET.com Staff,

Over recent years, the explosion in craft distilleries across the U.S. has sparked renewed interest in cocktail culture and mixology. Now, a new generation of ready-to-drink cocktail brands are taking that ethos and injecting new life into a category that has been previously defined by flavored malt or wine-based beverages.

Review: Humm Zero Review: Humm Zero

Review: Humm Zero

by BevNET.com Staff,

Announced in February, Humm Zero is the Oregon-based kombucha company’s first entry into a shelf stable format and the first that doesn’t have added sugar (beyond what is consumed by yeast during fermentation). 

Distribution Roundup: Yerbaé Partners with Pepsi-Cola Bottling of New York Distribution Roundup: Yerbaé Partners with Pepsi-Cola Bottling of New York

Distribution Roundup: Yerbaé Partners with Pepsi-Cola Bottling of New York

by Brad Avery,

Yerbaé Partners with Pepsi-Cola Bottling of New York; Natalie’s Expands Holistic Line with Publix; Mad Tasty Launches Direct-to-Business Program Online; Waterloo Adds Publix and Greenwise Market; So Good So You Launches 4-Pack Shots in Publix; Iconic Kids Adds New Retailers; Béla Adds Albertsons, The Better Health Stores; Shroomi Adds Whole Foods SoCal; TEN Alkaline Spring Water Adds Cans to UNFI, KeHE

Nielsen: Positive Sales Trends Continue in Early Summer Nielsen: Positive Sales Trends Continue in Early Summer

Nielsen: Positive Sales Trends Continue in Early Summer

by Martín Caballero,

Non-alcoholic beverage sales continued to rise over the two-week period ended on June 13, increasing 13% from the same time frame last year, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Citizen Chef, Citizen CPG: Fighting Food Insecurity Together Citizen Chef, Citizen CPG: Fighting Food Insecurity Together

Citizen Chef, Citizen CPG: Fighting Food Insecurity Together

by BevNET.com Staff,

BevNET and NOSH Virtually Live Summer 2020 continues for its second day with over 1,000 food and beverage professionals in attendance. While the majority of the discussions are exclusively available to attendees, the final main stage presentation featuring Tom Colicchio is free for everyone to watch at 3:20pm ET. Set a reminder to tune in.

Taste Radio Ep. 219: This Is How Category-Leading Brands Stay On Top Taste Radio Ep. 219: This Is How Category-Leading Brands Stay On Top

Taste Radio Ep. 219: This Is How Category-Leading Brands Stay On Top

by BevNET.com Staff,

Henry Chen, founder/CEO of SPI West Port, the owner of ALO Drink, ALO Snacks, Jen Collagen and Woodridge Snacks, spoke about the importance of staying true to the company’s core focus, who he views as the ultimate industry gatekeeper, how the company strategizes around retail placement and the key element entrepreneurs can’t overlook when scaling.

Review: Rishi Sparkling Botanicals Review: Rishi Sparkling Botanicals

Review: Rishi Sparkling Botanicals

by BevNET.com Staff,

Having built its reputation as a premium tea company, Rishi is now moving into ready-to-drink with the launch of its new Sparkling Botanicals line. Sitting somewhere between sparkling water and sparkling tea, the line contains 5-15 calories per can with no added sugar or sweeteners. They are formulated with real ingredients and don’t contain any added flavorings or extracts.

FARE Calls for Universal Labels on Allergen Products FARE Calls for Universal Labels on Allergen Products

FARE Calls for Universal Labels on Allergen Products

by Beth Kaiserman,

After the FDA last month released temporary guidance to allow companies to make “minor” ingredient substitutions without labeling changes, advocacy organization Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) and other groups have advocated for greater transparency.

Last Chance to Sign Up Before Virtually Live Last Chance to Sign Up Before Virtually Live

Last Chance to Sign Up Before Virtually Live

by BevNET.com Staff,

There are only mere hours until the launch of BevNET & NOSH Virtually Live on June 23 and 24, and that means there’s only a little time left to sign up to subscribe and attend. The virtual platform is now open and attendees have already started filling out their profiles and networking. Here are some potentially business-altering reasons you should join them.

LifeAID Launches ‘Go!’ Powdered Line LifeAID Launches ‘Go!’ Powdered Line

LifeAID Launches ‘Go!’ Powdered Line

by Brad Avery,

Expanding its platform beyond the RTD space, LifeAID Beverage Co. announced today the launch of LifeAID Go!, a line of single-serve powder drink mixes which will debut online this week. Go! features powdered versions of the brand’s ImmunityAid and FitAid SKUs, which co-founders Orion Melehan and Aaron Hinde said are among the brand’s top selling beverage products.