Catching Zs: SOM Sleep’s Pitch to Pro Sports
As evidenced California-based sleep aid beverage SOM Sleep has struck a chord with professional athletes and sports teams, providing a unique angle to attack the nascent sleep beverage space.
Spirits News Roundup: Bacardi Acquires Stillhouse; Pernod Ricard CEO Defends Brand
In this Spirits News Roundup, Bacardi completes its acquisition of craft distillery Stillhouse following the dismissal of a lawsuit by the brand against it, while Glen Moray names its next lead whiskey creator. Elsewhere, Pernod Ricard's CEO responds to public testimony by ex-employees slamming the company's drinking culture.
Review: Sweet Reason Lemon + Rhubarb
Lemon + Rhubarb is the latest addition to Sweet Reason’s line of CBD-infused flavored sparkling water. The product is sugar free and is made with only three ingredients: carbonated water, hemp extract and natural flavors.
BevNET Live: Beverage School “101” Education on December 8
Beverage School is a special half-day “Beverages 101″ session for early-stage beverage brands and industry newcomers taking place on December 8th, the afternoon prior to the main BevNET Live Winter 2019 event. This introductory course is designed to kickstart the BevNET Live experience for new faces within the industry.
Elevator Talk: Trident Coffee Enhances Tasting Notes with Complementary Ingredients
Trident Coffee crafts a lineup of nitro cold brews with an emphasis on health and wellness. CEO Eric Johnson aims to serve active consumers who are looking for a convenient coffee option without the use of dairy and sugar.
Press Clips: To Fight Plastic Waste, Nigeria Looks to Beverage Giants
Nigeria’s plastic bottle use has doubled in the past three years, creating 150,000 tons of waste, 80% of which is never recycled and ends up in landfills and waterways. The country is the ninth-largest source of ocean plastics despite only accounting for 1% of PET bottles consumed globally, Bloomberg reports, and its largest city Lagos is turning to big beverage companies for help in establishing a more formal recycling infrastructure.
Taste Radio Ep. 189: Dogfish Head’s Calagione: ‘Never Let The Tail Of Money Wag The Dog Of Inspiration’
Sam Calagione, the founder of influential craft brewery Dogfish Head, spoke about how he identified white space for the “off-centered” beer brand and what the threat of bankruptcy taught him about being prepared for down times. He also explained why he urges entrepreneurs to write business plans about how “small their businesses can possibly be.” This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.
Chobani Announces Move into Oat Beverage, Yogurt Set
With eyes on expanding beyond the yogurt set, Chobani today announced the launch of a range of new both dairy and plant-based products, including its entry into the fast-growing oat “milk” category.
Cannabis Forum Winter 2019 Agenda Released
It’s time to announce the official agenda for the Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage, presented by BevNET and NOSH, on Friday, December 6 in Santa Monica, Calif. The cannabis market continues to evolve, and we’re going to come back together, this time at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.
New Slice Ventures Acquires Somerset Sparkling Water
New Slice Ventures, a Pennsylvania-based group that re-launched carbonated soft drink line Slice earlier this year, announced yesterday it has acquired caffeinated sparkling water brand Somerset, the second sparkling water in the company’s portfolio.
Review: Good Day
Good Day is a recently launched line of beverages enhanced with 15 mg of CBD per 8 oz. can. Under a unified brand identity, the company makes three types of products: Cold Brew, Chamomile Herbal Tea and Citrus Sparkling Water.
Molson Coors Takes Minority Stake in L.A. Libations
MillerCoors, the U.S. business unit of beer giant Molson Coors, announced today it has taken a minority ownership stake in California-based beverage incubator L.A. Libations, a move that gives the beer conglomerate access to a broad portfolio of brands as it moves to expand its play in non-alcoholic categories.
BevNET Live Breakouts: Investment Insights, RTD Spirits, CBD, Growth Strategies
It’s time to choose your own adventure. The BevNET Live Breakout Sessions on Monday, December 9, provide attendees the opportunity to dive deeper into the topics that are important to their businesses. With two rounds of sessions, we'll discuss market opportunities, developing marketing and sales teams, and preparing your company for a deal.
Distribution Roundup: Teatulia Expands Tea Soda Line
Teatulia Expands Tea Soda Line; Mother Kombucha Adds 840 Publix Stores; Basis Adds Safeway in Colorado; Sol-ti SuperShots Line Goes Chainwide in Publix; Brooklyn Crafted Adds Extra Spicy Ginger Beer Cans in Sprouts; Phivida Launches Oki in Florida; Cirrus Expands in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic