KDP: Net Sales Rise Post-Merger in Q3
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) enjoyed increases in net sales and operating income in the third quarter, during which the company also completed its merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
‘Powered By FORTO’ Brings JAB Coffee Brands into Shots
FORTO has announced it has entered an agreement to produce a line of coffee shots for brands including Donut Shop, Gevalia, Green Mountain, and Krispy Kreme that will be brewed with their respective source coffees and sold in the same package as its core line.
Review: Humm Kombucha’s Reduced Sugar Offerings
The reduced sugar offerings, which come in Ginger Juniper and Raspberry Hops varieties, contain 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories per 8 oz serving. They are packaged in 14 ounce bottles that are, aside from label differences, almost identical to their flagship product.
Elevator Talk: Susosu Introduces Hydrogen Mineral Water to the U.S.
Nadia Lizarazu, the Marketing Manager for Susosu Water, believes the U.S. will be next to ride the wave of Hydrogen Water, a product that has been popular in Japan for decades. Made with extra molecular hydrogen, the water has antioxidant properties. Susosu differentiates from competitors by using natural mineral water instead of purified water.
Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage: Agenda Announced
We’re excited to share the full agenda for the Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage, presented by BevNET and NOSH. Cannabis is a big opportunity, and our deep dive into that space will take place on Dec. 1 at the Le Meridien Delfina in Santa Monica, Calif.
Taste Radio Ep. 136: Lance Armstrong’s New Job is Fueled by Coffee and Tequila
Former Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong joined us for an intriguing interview about his current career as a podcaster and investor, whose portfolio includes a stake in cold brew brand High Brew Coffee.
Review: Ripple Nutrition Protein Shakes
Key ingredients in Ripple's new Nutrition Protein Shakes include 20 grams of “Rippletein,” which is made from pea protein, and a blend of sugar and monk fruit to sweeten the drinks.
Joyride Sells Minority Stake to Continental Grain Company
Family-owned investment firm Continental Grain Company (CGC) has taken a minority stake in Joyride Coffee Distributors for an undisclosed sum, the first outside investment for the keg distribution house.
Verve Enters RTD Stakes With ‘Flash Brew’ Coffee
Rather than steeping coffee in cold water like a traditional cold brew, Verve creates its "flash brew" RTD with a blend of Peruvian and Ethiopian coffee brewed hot in an oxygen-free environment before being flash-chilled and infused with nitrogen.
Walmart, Spindrift to Speak at BevNET Live in Just 30 Days
We are excited to announce that the world’s largest retailer -- and also one of the world’s fastest-growing sparkling water brands -- will be taking the BevNET Live stage in just 30 days. Hundreds of beverage entrepreneurs and professionals are expected to gather in Santa Monica, CA for BevNET Live Winter 2018 on December 3rd and 4th.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 6: The CBD Gold Rush; David Yeung’s Dream of a Green Monday and Omnipork For All
How CBD became the hottest ingredient in food and beverage and the factors affecting its future; A conversation with international businessman and investor David Yeung whose global platform, Green Monday, is influencing how governments and corporations consider plant-based food.
Review: Recess Flavored Sparkling Water with CBD
Recess is an upstart line of fruit flavored sparkling water beverages infused with hemp extract. The brand features refreshing flavors, slick packaging, and one of today’s trendiest ingredients: cannabidiol, or CBD.
Dirty Lemon Discontinues Sales and Production of CBD Elixir
Functional beverage brand Dirty Lemon announced today that it will discontinue sales of its cannabidiol (CBD) infused SKU, +cbd, until the regulatory framework around hemp-derived CBD is clarified on a federal and state level.
Villager Goods Launches ‘Little Villager’ Kids Line
San Diego-based beverage company Villager Goods is setting its sights on the kids market with Little Villager, a new line of low-sugar and organic beverages which launched in nearly 300 Target locations across the country last month.