Review: Sweet Crude
Sweet Crude is a line of sparkling zero-proof cocktails that are enhanced with 20mg of CBD. The brand has launched with two flavors, OG Tonic and Mellow Mule, and both are packaged in 8.45 ounce cans.
USDA Announces 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) today released its 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). This edition of the guidelines marks the first time the USDA organized its recommendations by life stage, outlining dietary needs from birth to older adulthood.
Video: Kara Goldin on Staying ‘Undaunted’ As An Entrepreneur
In this conversation from BevNET Live Winter 2020, Kara explains her motivation to turn her journals into a full book and share her experiences, why data has been at the center of Hint’s e-commerce strategy, and shared reflections on leadership and personal growth from a challenging year.
Review: V2O Sparkling Balsamic Water
V2O Sparkling Balsamic is a new take on sparkling water that combines the flavor of balsamic vinegar with fruit flavors to create formulations that have 40 calories and no added sugar.
Video: “Beverage Whisperer” Ken Sadowsky Talks Trends, Innovation
In this speaker session from BevNET Live Winter 2020, Ken shares his thoughts about the current state of the industry, framing how current trends, corporate strategies and innovative products are shaping the beverage landscape today.
Interview: C4 CEO Talks Growing Through Distribution Gains, Innovation
In a video interview with BevNET, managing editor Martin Caballero, Doss Cunningham, owner and president of C4, spoke about how C4 sets guidelines around brand growth, how its internal team has added key roles and how the Bang-PepsiCo distribution fallout is influencing category dynamics.
Review: Spirity Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Spirity is a new line of non-alcoholic cocktails that use distilled tea to create its base “spirit.” The product line includes three varieties, including Mindful Margarita, Mindful Mule, and Mindful Negroni.
Jones Soda Plots Path Forward Under New Leadership
Last month, Jones Soda reported 17% revenue growth, up to $3.5 million, in a turnaround that reversed 18 months of declining sales. For the company, the earnings report signaled the end of a dark period for the brand and, hopefully, the beginning of a return to past glory for the Seattle-based craft soda maker.
FDA Sends Warning Letter to Whole Foods for “Repeated Recalls”
In an unprecedented step, the FDA on Tuesday announced via a news alert that it had sent a warning letter to Whole Foods Market for “engaging in a pattern” of receiving and selling misbranded store brand food products that did not carry appropriate allergen warnings.
Review: Genius Vanilla Cinnamon
Like the other two SKUs in Genius's lineup of whole coconut smoothies, Vanilla Cinnamon is USDA certified organic, 100% plant-based and features a very clean list of ingredients.
Cannabis News Roundup: Miraflora Builds in Beverage; New Arrivals from Artet, WUNDER
In this roundup of cannabis and CBD related news, we highlight Miraflora's venture into beverages and new products from infused mocktail lines Artet and WUNDER, as well as a liquid infusion from ALT. Also, Venice Brands launches CBD marketplace Arrive.
Taste Radio Ep. 235: ‘Don’t Quit’ And The Rules That Define Jake Steinfeld’s Decades Of Success
Fitness icon, actor and entrepreneur Jake Steinfeld opened up about his background as an innovator, how he identifies synergies and alignment with consumer brands and the keys to cultivating a winning personality. He also shared the most important lessons he’s learned about business and how he developed his meal-replacement drink brand Don’t Quit from concept into a market-ready line.
New Chapter in Tru Story Takes Functional Brand into Cans
Having secured a critical round of funding to keep the company afloat earlier this year, Tru is turning its focus back towards positive growth with a pivot in both product and strategy.
Zevia Closes $200M Financing, Plans Global Expansion
Zevia, a maker of stevia-sweetened zero calorie beverages, announced today it has closed a $200 million minority investment by Canadian firm Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). According to Zevia CEO and chairman Paddy Spence, the new financing will support a global expansion strategy in the coming year.