Review: Better Booch Redesign and New Flavors

Since we last saw Better Booch back in early 2018, the California-based company has been busy with a host of improvements, including a package redesign, new flavors and a new round of funding. Today, we’re taking a look at the revised and expanded line, which is a step up from its previous efforts.

People Moves: Adam Louras Steps Down as Iris Nova COO

Adam Louras Steps Down as Iris Nova COO to Launch Consulting Agency; Matt Kahn Leaves CELSIUS; Death Wish Coffee Appoints COO; Dunkin’ Brands CMO Steps Down; Zing Zang Names Brent Albertson as CEO

Vita Coco Packaging Gets a Makeover

Coconut water brand Vita Coco unveiled a packaging makeover last week, the first major visual update for the 15 year-old brand intended to reflect its continued evolution while maintaining its established identity.

Stumptown and Oatly Team For Cold Brew Line

Having helped to build the category at retail, Stumptown Coffee Roasters is deepening its commitment to cold brew with the launch of a new line, made with oat milk from Swedish brand Oatly, next month.

Taste Radio Ep. 185: Seventh Generation’s Hollender: Your Brand Might Be ‘Less Bad,’ Not Truly Good

Jeffrey Hollender, co-founder of pioneering natural products brand Seventh Generation, spoke about the company’s ambitious mission and how the company found its footing after years of stagnation. He also discussed the ways in which he supports socially responsible companies and why he urges entrepreneurs to address systemic environmental problems.

In the Courtroom: Court Rules ‘Fire Cider’ Generic Term in Shire City Lawsuit

A Massachusetts court has ruled “fire cider” is a generic term that cannot be trademarked, potentially ending a yearslong legal battle between herbal brand owners and tonic maker Shire City Herbals; New Class Action Targets Brew Dr.’s Probiotic Count; Court Rules in Favor of 5-Hour Energy in Costco Case

Review: Rebbl Sparkling Prebiotic Tonic

Rebbl’s Sparkling Prebiotic Tonics is a line of USDA certified organic beverages that contain 6 grams of prebiotic fiber per 15.2 oz. bottle.

Coke: Zero Sugar Helps Drive Q3 Sales Growth

The Coca-Cola Company beat analysts’ expectations in the third quarter of 2019, posting a 5% increase in organic sales growth and an 8% rise in net revenue to $9.5 billion, according to a quarterly earnings report released today. Among CSDs, the company’s core Coke line grew volumes 3% and retail value was up 6%. Coke Zero Sugar reported robust 14% volume growth globally.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 56: What It Takes To Hit The Ground Running

In this episode, Jason Shiver, the CEO of fast-growing sparkling water brand Waterloo, discussed his strategy for winning in a crowded and highly competitive category. Shiver spoke about how he’s applied past lessons to his current role, the challenges of managing rapid growth and how he establishes and communicates metrics for success.

M13 Closes “Founder-Focused” Second Fund

After investing close to $100 million over the past few years, the Reum brothers aren’t going to have to look for partners on an investment-by-investment bases anymore. Their investment firm, M13, has raised $175 million for a second fund, this time with capital committed from a pool of limited partners.

Danone Deepens Plant-Based Dairy Holdings With Forager Project Investment

Plant-based food and beverage brand Forager Project announced this week that it has received a minority investment from Danone Manifesto Ventures. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Speaking to BevNET today, Forager Project founder and CEO Stephen Williamson said the company had to-date been mainly self-funded with some outside investment by individuals.

Press Clips: Nestlé Announces Plans to Refresh Bottled Water Business

Nestlé has announced plans to refresh its bottled water division due to increasing competition and high costs, according to the Wall Street Journal. The reorganization would see Nestlé, which owns bottled water brands including Poland Spring, S. Pellegrino, Pure Life and Perrier, shift from a globally to a locally managed business.