Review: Dripdash Kyoto Style Coffee

Dripdash is a recently launched ready-to-drink coffee that is marketed as a traditional Kyoto-style coffee. The product is available in a single SKU and is packaged in a 6 oz. glass bottle that requires refrigeration.

BevNET Live: Meet the New Faces of Beverage VC

There are more emerging beverage brands in the marketplace than ever before. How do they find the funding to support growth and compete with the big guys? Founding partners from TGZ Capital, M3 Ventures and LivWell Ventures will take the BevNET Live Summer 2019 stage next month to provide their take on the future of beverage and how it will be impacted by consumer trends.

VPX Files Motion to Expedite Injunction Ruling in Monster Case

Bang Energy maker Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX Sports) has filed an expedited motion for a preliminary judgement in its legal battle with Monster Energy Corp. over alleged trade dress infringement related to the latter’s REIGN line.

Cusa Tea Closes $2.5M Series A Round

Boulder, Colo.-based premium instant tea maker Cusa Tea has completed a $2.5 million Series A funding round led by Break Trail Ventures and S Cap, the company announced yesterday.

Cannabis Forum Kickoff Party: Join your Food and Beverage Buds at the Yotel Rooftop

The Cannabis Forum touches down in New York City for the first time this June, celebrating the pervasive integration of the food, beverage and cannabis communities. In collaboration with ForceBrands, The Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage Kickoff Party will take place on June 13th at the Yotel Hotel Rooftop, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036.

Elevator Talk: Agua Rica Offers a Refreshing Take on Aguas Frescas

Julian Hakim is a partner at Agua Rica, a modern aguas frescas brand that aims to bring the traditional Mexican treat to the drink isle in a natural way. The startup brand which launched just four months ago crafts its lineup of beverages using all natural and non-gmo ingredients with real cane sugar.

FDA Issues Guidance on Date Labeling

From “Sell By” to “Best Before” to “Best If Used By,” the many ways in which CPG products are date coded are creating consumer confusion over how long food is actually safe to eat.

Monster Executive Named in Lawsuit Leaves

More than a year after five women announced they were suing Monster Energy, alleging a rampant culture of sexual harassment and retaliation within the company, another executive named in one of the complaints has parted ways with the company.

BevNET Live: Beverage School Startup Education on June 11

Beverage School is a half-day educational session on June 11th, in the afternoon prior to the main BevNET Live Summer 2019 event. This additional, mini-course is free to BevNET Live attendees and provides a jumpstart for early-stage beverage startups and industry newcomers by taking a look at the basics of operating and growing a beverage company.

Nielsen: Modest Growth in All Channel Non-Alc Beverage

Growth in total dollar sales for non-alcoholic beverages and snacks was a modest 1.3% during the four-week period ending on May 18, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities.

Review: Blume Slow Brew Ceylon Cinnamon

Blume Slow Brew is a four flavor line of USDA certified organic beverages that are made with brewed Ceylon cinnamon instead of tea or a more traditional herbal tea base. While we’ve seen brewed cinnamon beverages before, this is the first time that we’ve seen an entire line dedicated to it.

Gallery: The New Spirits of Early Summer

In this gallery, we highlight a handful of notable new spirit ranges and limited releases, including two new expressions from Woodford Reserve, a Great Lakes-inspired vodka from New Holland Spirits, and Australian distiller Starward's debut U.S. release.