Review: Rambler Sparkling Water

Rambler Sparkling Water is a mineral water that launched earlier this year out of Austin, Tex. This latest entry into the fast-rising category is filtered with Texas limestone and has added minerals in 12 oz can.

BevNET Live Livestream: Watch Main Stage Presentations & Additional Interviews

Next week’s BevNET Live Winter 2018 is tracking to be the largest conference to-date and will likely sell out. But even if you don’t have a seat at the conference, we don’t want you to miss out on the important conversations happening on the main stage and in the Livestream Studio. We will make a free livestream available on December 3rd and 4th, thanks to the support of ADM and Origin House.

Huel Launches Ready-to-Drink Line

Nearly a year-and-a-half after launching in the U.S., British meal replacement powder brand Huel is releasing a line of ready-to-drink “nutritionally complete” beverages. The new products generated massive single day sales when they became available for pre-order online this week, according to the company.

Elevator Talk: HyVida Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Water Brings Consumers Antioxidants

Rick Smith, President & CEO of HyVida, has engineered a functional sparkling water line by adding hydrogen gas. Incorporating hydrogen through a unique technology provides consumers a beverage with added antioxidants. With new technology and a unique concept, Smith has found developing a narrative the most challenging piece of the puzzle.

Editor’s Note: In Memoriam – Ryan Ziegelmann

Ryan Ziegelmann, president of Starbucks-owned organic beverage brand Evolution Fresh, passed away from cancer on November 8, the company told BevNET in an email.

Gallery: November’s New Product Launches

We recap some of the past month's notable new product launches, including a pair of new premium teas from Tejava, plant-based holiday nogs from Good Karma, and a new entrant to the dairy free milk category.

Review: Teatulia Organic Tea Soda

Teatulia Organic Tea Sodas are a line of organic ready-to-drink sparkling teas that are sweetened with sugar.

Taste Radio Ep. 139: The ‘Accident’ That Made AriZona Co-Founder Don Vultaggio a Billionaire

AriZona co-founder/chairman Don Vultaggio discussed how his experience as a beer distributor paved the way for the development and stunning rise of AriZona. He also explained how the company has maintained its iconic 99 cent pricing model for 26 years, why he views AriZona as “one big incubator,” and why running a business means handling all kinds of problems, even if it means mopping up blood.

New Beverage Showdown 16: Meet the Players

BevNET Live Winter 2018 is only five days away and we’re excited to pull back the curtain on the semi-finalists and judges that will take the conference stage next week in Santa Monica, Calif. New Beverage Showdown, sponsored by Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB), an operating unit of the Coca-Cola Co., is the beverage industry’s leading pitch competition, selecting the most innovative and scalable startup beverage brands from a group of promising contenders.

Press Clips: Chris Hunter’s Journey from Four Loko to Koia

Entrepreneur interviews Koia founder Chris Hunter on his journey from Four Loko co-founder to plant-based beverage maker; The Kombucha Shop wins investment on TV's Shark Tank; Forbes looks at the rise of sugar-free soda; Keurig partners with Anheuser-Busch for pod-based cocktail system

The BevNET Live Afterparty: Take Your Conversations To New Heights

In just one week BevNET Live, the leading conference for the beverage industry, will take place in Santa Monica, Calif. On Monday, Dec. 3, after the first day’s content and expo ends, guests will get to enjoy the exclusive BevNET Live Winter 2018 Afterparty.

Elevator Talk: Bitter Love Takes a Functional Approach to Sparkling Water

Taja Dockendorf, Co-founder of Bitter Love, is focusing on a new flavor profile to differentiate in the sparkling water category. The brand combines digestive bitters like ashwagandha, ginger and wormwood with carbonated water and a splash of fruit juice to offer a functional sparkling bitter beverage.