Review: Weller CBD Sparkling Water
Announced this Spring, Weller CBD Sparkling Water is the first beverage product from Weller, a company that produces CBD snacks and powdered products.
King’s Brew Revamps, Extends Cold Brew Line
After launching with a single cold brew product last year, New Hampshire-based coffee roaster King’s Brew is eager to build out the line this summer by rolling out new flavors, a new pack size and a new design aimed at expanding both its customer audience and retail footprint.
Elevator Talk: Gifted’s Botanical Elixirs Highlight the Functional Benefits of Mastic
Lefteris Giaprakis is the founder and CEO of Drink Gifted Corp., the creators of mastic elixirs. The company aims to provide healthy and functional botanical beverages utilizing mastic, a fragrant sap from Greece known for its medicinal properties.
Review: Pep Talk Caffeinated Sparkling Water
Pep Talk is a line of unsweetened flavored sparkling waters that features 55 mg of caffeine per 12 oz. can. The product is presently available in four flavors, including Pink Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, Pineapple Coconut, and Tangerine Blackberry.
PepsiCo: Focus on Innovation Continues Amid ‘Solid’ Q2 Report
PepsiCo exceeded analysts’ expectations in its second quarter earnings report, released today, delivering solid topline growth amid a product innovation wave. Organic revenue for the entire company grew 4.5% during the quarter for a total net revenue of $16.4 billion.
Press Clips: ‘Big Soda’ On Winning Streak in California Regulatory Battle
'Big Soda' 5 for 5 In California Regulatory Battle; Big Soda Also Winning The War Against Bottle Bills; Dairy Groups Offer High Schoolers Lattes To Boost Milk Sales; LaCroix Now Legal in Massachusetts; PBR Releases Hard Coffee
Farmhouse Culture Refocuses, Rebrands and Restructures
Farmhouse Culture has gone back to basics in order to grow. Over the past eight months new CEO Scott Lerner has revamped the fermented food business — including a new look, new headquarters, and a shift away from in-house production — in an attempt to move beyond its natural channel roots.
Taste Radio Ep. 170: The Simple Philosophy That Guides ‘America’s Favorite Grocery Store’ and Why It Works
Stew Leonard’s president/CEO Stew Leonard Jr. spoke about the company’s focus on customer interaction and how it has helped the company create a unique and high-quality shopping experience. He also discussed the evolution of the chain’s food offerings and how it selects brands for its stores, its efforts to stay on top of current food trends, his perspective on leadership, and how Stew Leonard’s is planning for the future.
Kin Spritz Aims For Non-Alc “Euphoria”
Using the tagline of “All Bliss. No Booze,” New York-based Kin Euphorics has developed a product that aims to mimic alcohol’s upbeat cerebral effects with a combination of adaptogens and nootropics.
BevNET Live Summer 2019: The Next Five Years for Cannabis Beverages
With much of the cannabis space still in constant flux, BDS Analytics VP of consumer insights Jessica Lukas closed out the second day of BevNET Live Summer 2019, held June 13 in New York City, by breaking down the state of the market for both THC and CBD beverages and offering her predictions for what the next five years of cannabis drinks look like.
Review: Agua Lucha Aguas Frescas
Agua Lucha is an upstart line of traditional Mexican-style aguas frescas that feature real fruit and all natural ingredients. The brand’s initial varieties include Limon, Tamarindo, Jamaica, and Mandarina.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 41: How Leaders in CBD, E-Commerce & Venture Capital Strategize and Win
This edition of Taste Radio Insider features highlights from interviews with six founders, creators and industry experts who joined us on the show during the first half of 2019, including Hint founder/CEO Kara Goldin, venture capitalist Chris Hollod, Recess founder/CEO Benjamin Witte, attorney & investor Ryan Lewendon, MALK founder/CEO August Vega and nutpods founder/CEO Madeline Haydon. This episode is presented by BevSource.
BevNET Live Summer 2019: Growing Beyond the Box with LifeAID
LifeAID co-founders Aaron Hinde and Orion Melehan shared what they’ve learned on their journey from niche online brand to conventional retail, from investing in your team to making consumers a part of the innovation process.
Elevator Talk: Upwell Wants to Uplift Consumers with Hemp Infused Sparkling Water
Upwell Beverages makes flavored sparkling water infused with broad spectrum hemp extract. Mark Niederhaus is the co-founder of the startup brand, which aims to differentiate with its zero sugar offerings.