Review: King’s Brew Nitro Cold Brew
Hailing from New Hampshire, King’s Brew Nitro Cold Brew is a multi-SKU line of ready-to-drink nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee drinks that are available in both 7.8 and 12 oz. cans.
Wells Fargo: C-Store Survey Shows Strong Start to Q2
Bolstered by warm weather, a good economy and the Fourth of July holiday, convenience retailers enjoyed a strong start to the summer season as overall total beverage sales increased 4.8% in the second quarter, according to the latest “Beverage Buzz” survey of c-store retailers by Wells Fargo Securities.
Hippeas Creator Turns from Puffs to Personalization with Buddy Nutrition Launch
You can order a personalized license plate with just a few clicks online, so why can’t you personalize your nutrition needs? That’s the question Hippeas creator Livio Bisterzo and Dan Obegi, former chief digital officer of GNC and CEO of dermstore.com, both wondered.
Review: NITI Daily Detox
NITI (or “Nutrition Is Today’s Intelligence”) Daily Detox is a high pressure processed (HPP) detox beverage available in a single SKU that blends lemon, mint, turmeric, and cardamom to create the brand’s sole SKU.
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Report: Health-Ade Lands $20M Coke Equity Investment [Updated]
Kombucha maker Health-Ade has secured a $20 million equity investment from The Coca-Cola Company, according to a report from Mergermarket citing two sources familiar with the matter.
In The Courtroom: Keurig Coffee Pods Recycling Suit Moves Forward
A California judge denied a motion on June 28 to dismiss a class action lawsuit against Keurig Green Mountain (now Keurig Dr Pepper) claiming its single-serve plastic coffee pods were mislabeled as “recyclable.”
Elevator Talk: YAYAYA Wants to Elevate Consumers’ Mood and Energy with Yaupon
Rachael Young is the founder and CEO of YAYAYA, a beverage company focused on crafting feel-good functional energy drinks made with yaupon and infused with herbs. Described as a tea-like plant, Yaupon is high in caffeine and theobromine, a nootropic identified as a mood booster.
Cannabis Forum 2019: The Evolution of Demand for Infused Products
In this presentation recorded on June 14, 2019 at Cannabis Forum Summer 2019 in New York City, New Frontier Data chief knowledge officer John Kagia breaks down the “five forces” currently disrupting the global cannabis marketplace, including expanded legal access, therapeutic efficacy, product innovation, convenience, and growing social acceptance.
Taste Radio Ep. 171: How Jelly Belly Turned a Colossal Failure Into One of Its Greatest Successes
As part of our interview, Jelly Belly president/CEO Lisa Rowland Brasher discussed how the company’s focus on creating unique experiences for its consumers has contributed to its evolution into an iconic candy brand. She also discussed how “better for you” and functional varieties fit into the portfolio and recounted how one disastrous flavor that never made it to market turned out to be quite useful down the line. This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.
Review: UbU Sparkling Functional Tonics
UbU is a brand of sparkling beverages that includes SKUs that are enhanced with hemp-derived CBD. The company markets two lines -- Hemp Tonic Balance, with CBD, and Natural Energy Focus, which instead features ginseng -- both of which are unsweetened and caffeine free.
People Moves: SOUND Names New Sales Team Hires
SOUND Names New Sales Team Hires; SodaStream CEO Resigns; Rise Brewing Co. Announces New Director of Sales; Caliva Plots New Cannabis Growth Blueprint with Jay-Z
When The Bubble’s Bursting: Inside LaCroix’s Decline
As the sparkling water category experiences all time highs, LaCroix -- the brand that helped ignite the trend -- should have a lot to celebrate right now. Instead, the 38 year-old brand is struggling to maintain dominance in a marketplace that is rapidly moving past it.
CBD Portfolio Co. Takes 25% Stake in Jones Soda
Jones Soda came closer to producing a line of CBD-infused drinks yesterday as Hemp and CBD portfolio company HeavenlyRx Ltd., a subsidiary of SOL Global Investments, announced yesterday it has acquired a 25% stake in the Seattle-based beverage maker.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 42: The One Surprising Question Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Ask Themselves
Rick’s Picks founder/CEO Rick Field discussed the origins of his premium pickle brand and how he identified white space in a legacy category. He also explained why he describes his company’s journey as “champagne on a beer budget,” the dangers of hitting an entrepreneurial plateau and how innovation has spurred a renewed interest in his brand.