The co-founders of next-generation beverage company Future/Proof, spoke about why naiveté, scrappiness and business school connections were critical to the early development of their flagship brand, BeatBox Beverages. They also explained why over-preparation is key to fundraising and how the convergence of lifestyle and liquid play into the company’s trade and consumer marketing strategies.
H2O Sonoma Soft Seltzer is positioning itself as the “world’s first wine-infused sparkling water with 0.0% alcohol.” The initial flavors, which are packaged in 16 oz cans, include Pinot Noir, Rose and Sauvignon Blanc.
The CANarchy Brewery Collective has forged its first non-alcoholic beverage partnership. The craft brewery rollup announced today a master distribution agreement with Revitalyte, a recovery beverage sold in convenience and liquor stores that is targeted to those seeking a remedy for hangovers and athletes looking for a recovery drink.
Jones Soda has named Mark Murray as its permanent president and CEO; Vermont-based kombucha maker Aqua ViTea announced an expansion of its leadership team with three new additions to its c-suite; Soylent co-founder Rob Rhinehart has stepped down as chairman of the company’s board of directors.
Beverage company Dyla Brands is expanding into a new category with the launch of Happy Viking, a line of plant-based protein drinks developed by tennis superstar Venus Williams.
BevNET is pleased to announce a special live and interactive edition of its Taste Radio podcast featuring actor, fitness icon and entrepreneur Jake Steinfeld at BevNET Live Winter 2020. A globally recognized authority in personal fitness, Steinfeld recently extended his “Body By Jake” brand into beverages with the launch of Don’t Quit, a line of meal replacement drinks developed in partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and brand incubator L.A. Libations.
Hard coffee maker Bomani Cold Buzz announced last week that it has raised $3.5 million in an investment round featuring over 40 firms and individuals; Connecticut-based ‘Merican Mule, maker of a line of canned ready-to-drink Moscow Mules, announced last week a round of financing led by The Bishop Family, founders of Blue Buffalo pet food and SoBe Beverages.
BevNET Live Winter 2020 - taking place on Dec. 7-9 -- will feature an interview with the man in charge of that exertion, Pete Marino, Molson Coors’ President of Emerging Growth, Pete Marino. The longtime beer industry stalwart has moved fast since Molson Coors announced its intention, bringing in innovation partner L.A. Libations and greenlighting new products and initiatives at a rapid clip.
VPX Sports, the maker of Bang Energy, is seeking an injunction against PepsiCo to stop it from making threats to its customers and wholesale distributors, as the two companies’ dispute over a long-term distribution contract moves into the legal phase.
The program offers 10 to 20 Asian and Pacific Islander (API) early-stage entrepreneurs one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders and investors, along with a weekly keynote seminar series led by industry advisors and a complimentary PR and marketing package.
With winter on the horizon, this month's New Product Gallery features a number of new releases, ranging from seasonal flavors to full line extensions, including added SKUs from Health-Ade Kombucha, CELSIUS, C4 and KeVita. As well, we feature a new brand from Ocean Spray, a smoothie line courtesy of Koia and fresh forays into beverage from Genius Gourmet and Nellie's Free-Range Eggs.
CBD beverage brand Unity Wellness Co. has raised $1.25 million in a Series A funding round poised to aid the brand’s nationwide expansion. Founded in 2019, the California-based company is currently available in more than 500 stores across 16 states, including at Erewhon, alongside numerous independent accounts.
In this gallery, we showcase a handful of notable new spirit releases from the month of November, including a pair of unique bottles from 1800 and Bowmore, the debut of ultra-premium tequila brand Lobos 1707 and a new expression from Grain & Barrel Spirits.
Laura Catena, managing director of lauded Argentine winery Bodega Catena Zapata and a San Francisco-based emergency room physician, explained how her professions intersect in ways that make her better in both roles, why she feels a heavy responsibility of carrying the whole country of Argentina on her shoulders and discussed her passion for achieving sustainability through innovation.
