Review: Mood33 CBD Herbal Teas
Mood33, to date one of the pioneers of THC-infused beverages, is expanding its offering to include a line of herbal teas in 12 oz. bottles infused with 33 mg of hemp extract from Evo Hemp.
European Meal Replacement Brand Mana Launches in U.S.
Seeking to capitalize on the growing market for meal replacement beverages, Czech Republic-based “complete nutrition” shake maker Mana announced last week it will launch in the U.S. via ecommerce this year, with direct-to-consumer preorders expected to ship in December.
BevNET Live Winter 2019 After Party: Conversations Take Flight
Next month BevNET Live, the leading conference for the beverage industry, returns to Santa Monica, CA on December 9th and 10th. After a first day packed with presentations, the BevNET Live Expo, and much sampling, attendees will have a chance to continue their conversations while unwinding at the official BevNET Live Winter 2019 After Party, powered by ForceBrands.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 61: There’s White Space For The Taking. Here’s How To Find It.
In this episode, we’re joined by the founders of two innovative U.K.-based companies, cold brew coffee and oat milk brand Minor Figures and non-alcoholic beer brewer Infinite Session, who detailed their respective strategies for winning at home and abroad.
Review: Heywell
Heywell is a line of sparkling functional beverages that come in three varieties: Energy + Immunity, Calm + Restore and Energy + Focus. The products are sweetened with juice and erythritol and contain 10-15 calories per 12 oz. can, depending on the SKU.
New Spirits Gallery: Rum, Liqueurs and RTD Cocktails
In this gallery, we highlight a handful of notable new releases in the ready-to-drink cocktail category from Stolen Spirits, Tip Top Proper Cocktails, Boyd & Blair and others, as well as new liqueurs from Mr. Black and Baltimore Spirits Co. and the latest in Mount Gay's Master Blender Collection.
First Beverage Group Enters CBD Stakes With Mad Tasty
First Beverage Group is getting into the CBD business with today’s announcement of its investment in Mad Tasty, a line of infused sparkling waters backed by Interscope Records recording artist Ryan Tedder, lead singer of the group One Republic.
Catching Zs: SOM Sleep’s Pitch to Pro Sports
As evidenced California-based sleep aid beverage SOM Sleep has struck a chord with professional athletes and sports teams, providing a unique angle to attack the nascent sleep beverage space.
Spirits News Roundup: Bacardi Acquires Stillhouse; Pernod Ricard CEO Defends Brand
In this Spirits News Roundup, Bacardi completes its acquisition of craft distillery Stillhouse following the dismissal of a lawsuit by the brand against it, while Glen Moray names its next lead whiskey creator. Elsewhere, Pernod Ricard's CEO responds to public testimony by ex-employees slamming the company's drinking culture.
Review: Sweet Reason Lemon + Rhubarb
Lemon + Rhubarb is the latest addition to Sweet Reason’s line of CBD-infused flavored sparkling water. The product is sugar free and is made with only three ingredients: carbonated water, hemp extract and natural flavors.
BevNET Live: Beverage School “101” Education on December 8
Beverage School is a special half-day “Beverages 101″ session for early-stage beverage brands and industry newcomers taking place on December 8th, the afternoon prior to the main BevNET Live Winter 2019 event. This introductory course is designed to kickstart the BevNET Live experience for new faces within the industry.
Elevator Talk: Trident Coffee Enhances Tasting Notes with Complementary Ingredients
Trident Coffee crafts a lineup of nitro cold brews with an emphasis on health and wellness. CEO Eric Johnson aims to serve active consumers who are looking for a convenient coffee option without the use of dairy and sugar.
Press Clips: To Fight Plastic Waste, Nigeria Looks to Beverage Giants
Nigeria’s plastic bottle use has doubled in the past three years, creating 150,000 tons of waste, 80% of which is never recycled and ends up in landfills and waterways. The country is the ninth-largest source of ocean plastics despite only accounting for 1% of PET bottles consumed globally, Bloomberg reports, and its largest city Lagos is turning to big beverage companies for help in establishing a more formal recycling infrastructure.
Taste Radio Ep. 189: Dogfish Head’s Calagione: ‘Never Let The Tail Of Money Wag The Dog Of Inspiration’
Sam Calagione, the founder of influential craft brewery Dogfish Head, spoke about how he identified white space for the “off-centered” beer brand and what the threat of bankruptcy taught him about being prepared for down times. He also explained why he urges entrepreneurs to write business plans about how “small their businesses can possibly be.” This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.