All Presentation Videos Released from BevNET Winter 2019 Events All Presentation Videos Released from BevNET Winter 2019 Events

All Presentation Videos Released from BevNET Winter 2019 Events

by BevNET.com Staff,

Four events over six days. Last December was packed with business discussions and networking across the beverage, food, beer and cannabis industries. Now it’s time to revisit those insights and dive deeper. The complete agenda of presentations from BevNET Live, NOSH Live, Brewbound Live and Cannabis Forum are now available to watch online, including main stage and educational presentations, Livestream Studio interviews and breakout session discussions.

Constellation Brands Invests in Karma Wellness Water Constellation Brands Invests in Karma Wellness Water

Constellation Brands Invests in Karma Wellness Water

by Brad Avery,

Constellation Brands announced this week it has acquired a minority ownership stake in Karma Culture LLC, the makers of Karma Wellness Water. The deal marks the beer and spirits giant’s first investment in a non-alcoholic beverage brand through its Constellation Ventures arm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

People Moves: Nestlé Waters North America CEO Steps Down People Moves: Nestlé Waters North America CEO Steps Down

People Moves: Nestlé Waters North America CEO Steps Down

by Erin Cabrey,

In this roundup of People Moves: Fernando Mercé steps down as CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, SodaStream USA adds Matt Kahn as its first ever United States-based CMO and Jordan Shulman joins Better Booch as VP of sales. Meanwhile, Juliet Blake leaves Lemon Perfect to launch a brand consulting service and Red Thread Coffee Co. names its new VP of sales and operations.

Review: Soul Grind Cold Brew Coffee Review: Soul Grind Cold Brew Coffee

Review: Soul Grind Cold Brew Coffee

by BevNET.com Staff,

Soul Grind is a line of unsweetened cold brew coffees that are infused with 10 mg of hemp CBD. The line includes three SKUs: Black, Vanilla and Mexican Chocolate. All three of these flavors contain a straightforward list of ingredients at their foundation: organic cold brew coffee, natural flavors and broad spectrum hemp extract (which contains hemp oil and coconut oil).

Liquid Death Raises $9M Series A Round Liquid Death Raises $9M Series A Round

Liquid Death Raises $9M Series A Round

by Brad Avery,

Canned water maker Liquid Death announced today it has raised $9 million in a Series A funding round led by Velvet Sea Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $11.25 million. The round will primarily help the brand to build out its sales team ahead of national expansion in retail and on-premise outlets this year and will also help to increase manufacturing output.

In the Courtroom: Court Tosses Wanu Water Suit in Blow to Founder [Updated] In the Courtroom: Court Tosses Wanu Water Suit in Blow to Founder [Updated]

In the Courtroom: Court Tosses Wanu Water Suit in Blow to Founder [Updated]

by Brad Avery,

A lawsuit filed by Wanu Water against shareholders and former directors was dismissed last week; Monster and Coke lost a jury trial last week which ruled in favor of the family of Hubert Hansen; LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp. declared victory in a class action lawsuit after the plaintiff retracted allegations that the brand was falsely advertised as “100% natural.”

BevNET Magazine: Ready-to-Drink Cocktails See Sizeable Growth As Drinking Habits Change BevNET Magazine: Ready-to-Drink Cocktails See Sizeable Growth As Drinking Habits Change

BevNET Magazine: Ready-to-Drink Cocktails See Sizeable Growth As Drinking Habits Change

by Jennifer Cirillo,

For some time now, the analytic mantra ‘drinking less, but drinking better’ has been the chant du jour for both industry experts and companies. The movement, led by Millenials and Gen Z, suggests that consumers are going out less and opting for low-ABV or premium spirits and that they’re also drinking fewer drinks throughout the evening.

Taste Radio Ep. 201: The Heroes Behind Gotham Greens’ Transformative Mission Taste Radio Ep. 201: The Heroes Behind Gotham Greens’ Transformative Mission

Taste Radio Ep. 201: The Heroes Behind Gotham Greens’ Transformative Mission

by BevNET.com Staff,

Viraj Puri, co-founder/CEO of greenhouse innovator and fresh produce brand Gotham Greens, discussed the company’s genesis, its ambitious mission and multifaceted business model, weaving technology and human resources to reach an optimal outcome, how he defines and communicates ‘local’ as a marketing term and best practices for working with local governments and leaders.

Review: BrightFox Review: BrightFox

Review: BrightFox

by BevNET.com Staff,

BrightFox is a unique beverage concept that describes itself as a “nightlife hydration beverage for a brighter tomorrow.” The product blends vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and antioxidants into six-SKU line of zero-calorie beverages packaged in 10.1 oz aluminum bottles with either a black or white matte finish.

DFA Agrees to $425M Purchase of Dean Foods Assets DFA Agrees to $425M Purchase of Dean Foods Assets

DFA Agrees to $425M Purchase of Dean Foods Assets

by Brad Avery,

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today it has agreed to acquire a “substantial portion” of dairy producer Dean Foods’ assets for a base price of $425 million as a stalking horse bidder. According to a press release from Dean Foods, DFA is set to acquire 44 of Dean’s liquid and frozen facilities, including real estate, inventory, equipment, direct store delivery system and other corporate assets.

Bizzy Coffee Focuses on Multiserve with RTD Launch Bizzy Coffee Focuses on Multiserve with RTD Launch

Bizzy Coffee Focuses on Multiserve with RTD Launch

by Brad Avery,

As demand for cold brew coffee continues to grow, many brands have focused on single-serve innovations to gain a foothold in the category. Minnesota-based Bizzy Coffee, however, believes it can make bigger long term gains as a fridge staple rather than playing me-too in the grab-and-go set.