Gallery: Product Reveals and Rebrands

In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new products, line extensions and rebrands from companies that were scheduled to exhibit at Expo West 2020, including Harmless Harvest's first venture into flavored coconut water, a new look and bottle for KeVita, new shots from More Labs and So Good So You and plant-based milk innovation from Elmhurst and Mamma Chia. 

Taste Radio Ep. 203: The Reason This Indulgent Brand Gets ‘Richer’ Every Year

Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder & CEO of super-premium brand Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, spoke about how why running a lean and profitable company is a core element of its business strategy, how the brand has bucked the trend toward healthy eating, promoting brand pillars through packaging and the synergistic relationship between its stores and wholesale business.

Review: Harmless Harvest Dairy-Free Yogurt Drinks

Launching alongside its Dairy-Free Yogurt Cups, Harmless Harvest’s Dairy-Free Yogurt Drinks are the latest evolution of the company’s cultured probiotic drinks that have been marketed in various forms since 2017. We are happy to report that this latest effort is definitely the best yet.

Brands Grapple With Coronavirus Conundrum at Expo West

Over the weekend, food and beverage companies are facing the potential of a Coronavirus-reduced Natural Products Expo West show were regretting sunk costs as they wondered whether they could do enough business with the show’s drastically-reduced retailer contingent to justify the money they had already laid out.

Proud Source Water Closes $6M Financing Round

Proud Source Water has raised $6 million in a financing round led by AF Ventures, the company announced today. Speaking with BevNET, Proud Source Water president CJ Pennington said the round will go towards increasing sales and marketing efforts for the Idaho-based bottled water brand.

Expo West Approaching, Brands Weigh Coronavirus Fears

As food companies gear up for next week’s Natural Products Expo West conference, some of their conversation has moved from how many samples to bring to potential health and safety risks from the fast moving virus, COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.

Gallery: February’s New Products

Consumers looking for a jolt of energy were in luck this month, as several new product launches offered consumers a caffeine fix this February, including new coffee launches from STōK, Nitro Beverage Co., Soul Grind and Silk, plus innovations from Reed’s and C4. Check out the gallery for this month’s notable product releases, including new flavors from Cloud Water and Hydrant and a new Super Coffee format.

KDP Earnings Recap: Net Sales Climb 4.3% in Q4

Solid growth across multiple categories helped Keurig Dr Pepper grow net sales 4.3% during Q4 2019, as CEO Bob Gamgort noted during an earnings call yesterday that the company has “exceeded” its three-year post-merger financial targets.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 74: The Most Valuable Asset Entrepreneurs Don’t Know They Have

This week, we’re joined by Tommy Kelly and Salim Najjar, co-founders of Sound Brands, a fast-growing brand of carbonated teas and tea-infused sparkling waters. In our conversation, they explained why “a failure is really a lesson if looked at properly,” why it was costly to hire consultants without having a clear go-to-market strategy and how corporate sales have been a boon for the brand.

Review: Nitro Beverage Co. New Orleans Cold Brew

Nitro Beverage Co. is a New Jersey based purveyor of organic nitro-infused cold brew coffee. The brand’s latest offering, a New Orleans-style cold brew, showcases its ability to create subtle flavor profiles without using added sugar or flavorings.

Grillo’s Enters Beverage with Cold-Pressed Pickle Vinegar Drinks

Premium pickle brand Grillo’s is entering the beverage set with a line of cold-pressed pickle vinegar drinks launching next week at Natural Products Expo West 2020. Grillo’s founder Travis Grillo said the expansion into beverage is part of a larger effort to build a cross-category platform brand.

Flow to Use BOONS Acquisition to Launch Collagen Infused Water

Premium mineral water brand Flow Alkaline Spring Water announced today its acquisition of BOONS Collagen Water, a deal that will see the brand expand its wellness-focused product offerings with the launch of a new collagen-infused water line using BOONS’ proprietary formula.