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.
Sprouts and L.A. Libations Partner to Pilot New Beverage Brands
Sprouts Farmers Market has aligned with L.A. Libations to test emerging, better-for-you brands in California as part of an ongoing partnership that will feature products in the beverage incubator’s SoCal Incubation Program (SIP), the retailer announced this week.
Búho Aims for Better-For-You Mexican Soda With Prebiotic Pivot
Driven by consumer trends and tightening restrictions around product labeling in Meixco, soda brand Buho has taken on a complete line reformulation of its eight flavors which takes it into the realm of functionality with the addition of plant-based prebiotic fibers.
Survey: Distributors Doubtful Over Next Moves for Bang, Monster
Alcohol distributors are dubious regarding Bang Energy’s ability to rebound from its messy, still-unfurling divorce with PepsiCo, according to a survey by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 107: Why Successful Innovation Begins With The Consumer
In this episode, we’re joined by Francesco Amodeo, the president and co-founder of Don Ciccio & Figli, an acclaimed distiller of handcrafted Italian herbal liqueurs and ready-to-drink cocktails based in Washington, D.C. Within our expansive interview, Amodeo explained why obsession has been key to the company’s success and how brands can adopt a modern approach to a legacy category.
People Moves: Giannuzzi Group Renamed Giannuzzi Lewendon
Giannuzzi Group, LLP, a New York-based law firm focused on the food and beverage industry, has renamed itself Giannuzzi Lewendon, LLP effective January 1 reflecting founding partner Ryan Lewendon; also Mad Tasty Names Kyle Simon as Director of Supply Chain and Operations and The Coca-Cola Company to Cut 2,200 Jobs.
BevNET Announces Best of 2020 Award Winners
BevNET honors the companies, brands, individuals, products, ideas and trends that shaped the beverage landscape during a year of unprecedented challenges and disruption.