Review: Simply Soupreme

Simply Soupreme is a line of ready-to-drink soups that recently took home the prize at the BevNET Live New Beverage Showdown 15.

Coke Pulls Remaining Brands From Big Geyser

The Coca-Cola Company’s fruitful partnership with one of New York’s powerhouse beverage distributors appears to be ending, as the soda giant confirmed it is pulling Honest Tea, Zico coconut water and Hubert’s Lemonade products from Big Geyser’s DSD network.

Bundle Acquired by 1908, Expands Product Portfolio

Boulder-based 1908 brands announced today that is has acquired prenatal and lactation nutrition brand Bundle Organics. The deal comes as Bundle announces new products to take the company beyond teas and beverages and into other popular food categories.

Urban Remedy Looks Beyond California

In recent years, Urban Remedy has expanded distribution beyond Northern California into major urban markets statewide, while establishing a partnership to co-pack private label high pressure processed (HPP) juices for Whole Foods stores on the West Coast.

People Moves: Bevi Brings on Tech Talent

Bevi Brings on Tech Executives as Company Scales; Monster Promotes Tierre, Carling; Vivian Rhoads Leaves Verge for Supplements Company; Acosta Names Former C&S Wholesale Exec as CEO; Convergent Coffee Co. Brings on New VP of Sales, Operations Director; AB InBev Creates New Executive Leader Roles

UNFI to Acquire SUPERVALU for $2.9B

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced today that it will acquire grocery retailer and wholesaler SUPERVALU for $2.9 billion, including debt. Through this deal, the company said it expects to see combined net sales of more than $21 billion.

New Beverage Showdown 16: Present Your Brand to the Industry this December

A new class of rising star beverage brands will take the BevNET Live stage to compete in the 16th edition of the New Beverage Showdown. The business pitch competition, respected for its record of identifying highly innovative next-generation beverage brands, will take place on December 3rd and 4th at BevNET Live Winter 2018 in Santa Monica, CA.

Coke: Diet CSDs Fuel 5 Percent Growth

The Coca-Cola Company’s revamped diet and zero sugar soft drinks continue to bolster overall sales. On a call with investors and analysts, the beverage conglomerate announced organic revenue was up by 5 percent.

Review: WTRMLN WTR’s Summer 2018 Line Extensions

As previously announced, WTRMLN WTR is extending their “BLNDS” line of flavored watermelon waters with four additional flavors for summer 2018. These flavors, which include Mint, Cucumber, Cayenne, and Blood Orange, will be available in the same 12 oz. bottle that is used throughout the line.

Taste Radio Ep. 121: Acclaimed Chef Rick Bayless: “I Want the Real Deal”

Acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Rick Bayless discusses why authenticity has been the guiding principle throughout his career and is an indispensable asset in the food business. Susie Fogelson, who for 15 years guided marketing efforts for the Food Network explains why transparency is an opportunity for brands to tell a story. Meet Jamie Meltzer, the founder of upscale fruit jerky brand Watermelon Road, who was victorious in NOSH Live’s Pitch Slam 4.

Nielsen: Energy, Water Make Gains as CSDs Slow

Strong numbers for energy drinks and water fueled a 5 percent increase in total snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales during a four-week period ending on July 14, according to a report on Nielsen all-channel data by Wells Fargo Securities.