Review: Dr. Priestley’s Fizzy Water

Dr. Priestley's Fizzy Water is a new line of “small batch” flavored sparkling water that recently launched via Amazon. The initial four flavors include Rosemary Grapefruit, Cucumber Mint, Meyer Lemon Ginger and Original Virgin.

Taste Radio Ep. 161: The Decisions That Almost Derailed a Mamma’s Mission

As part of a wide-ranging interview, Mamma Chia founder/CEO Janie Hoffman spoke about the origins of her brand and how she created a foundation for its rapid ascent. She also discussed a painful lesson about hiring for experience versus cultural fit, explained her belief that “you can’t teach attitude” and why everyday happiness starts with a joyful spirit.

SPINS: Kombucha Sales Growth, Velocity Slow as MULO Share Expands

Having reviewed the data and discussed the conclusions, here are our three biggest takeaways from SPINS’s kombucha market performance analysis, as presented by Bobbi Leahy, Director of Sales at market research group SPINS, during Kombucha Brewers International's (KBI) KombuchaKon 2019 on April 19 in Long Beach, Calif.

Cannabis Forum: New Frontier Data Provides Clarity in Cannabis

Make your decisions about developing cannabis-infused products well-informed ones. At the Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage presented by BevNET and NOSH, John Kagia, the Chief Knowledge Officer of New Frontier Data, will dive into the market and consumer data you need to grow your cannabusiness.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 32: The ‘First’ Name in Investment Opens Up Its Playbook

A trio of executives from investment and advisory firm First Beverage Group joined us for a discussion about its portfolio and investment philosophy and how they evaluate synergies with entrepreneurial brands. They also discussed which categories might be best suited to weather a potential downturn, and why CBD is not the only cannabis-based ingredient that’s caught their attention.

Monster: Q1 Results Beat Analyst Expectations

Monster Beverage Corp. beat analysts’ expectations during the first quarter of 2019, reporting strong sales growth despite facing increased competition in the energy category. Net sales for the company in the first quarter were $946 million, up 11.2% from $850.9 million in 2018, according to financial results released yesterday.

Gallery: April’s New Spirits

In this slideshow gallery, we highlight a handful of the notable debuts across liquor categories, including the launch of Roe & Co., a premium Irish whiskey, and flavored vodkas from Stoli, Effen and Ciroc.

BevNET Live: How Vital Proteins Built Its Brand Online

BevNET Live will feature a chance to learn the e-commerce ropes from a business that built its brand online. By optimizing its digital presence and using consumer data to connect to its target audience, Vital Proteins has defined a new space in the nutritional marketplace for powdered collagen, and is fast establishing itself as a player in the RTD space as well. Kurt Seidensticker, the company’s Founder and CEO, joins the BevNET Live Summer 2019 roster to share how Vital Proteins built its business, digitally.

FDA Allows Allulose to be Excluded from Total and Added Sugars

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new draft guidance last week for allulose, stating it intends to allow manufacturers to exclude the low-calorie sweetener from total and added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels, marking the first time a sweetener will be exempt from the total or added sugars list.

Review: Refix

Refix is a recovery beverage featuring a unique core ingredient: sea water sourced from the Atlantic Ocean on the Costa de Morte in Galicia, Spain. This is combined with lemon juice (2%) and stevia glycosides to create a product that is being marketed as a recovery beverage.

Canada’s Moosehead Breweries Enters Cannabis Sector in JV with Sproutly

Canada’s oldest and largest independent brewery is getting into the cannabis business. Moosehead Breweries Limited and Sproutly Canada, which aims to become the leading supplier of water-soluble cannabis solutions, yesterday announced their intent to form an exclusive joint venture that will develop, produce and market cannabis-infused beverages.