This past week has seen several new developments in the U.S. government’s plans to regulate hemp and CBD, including a push from Sen. Mitch McConnell to fast track FDA guidance, warning letters sent to CBD companies by the FTC, and a hemp cultivation draft submitted by the USDA.
Adi Ramon is the co-founder of M Kombucha, a company focused on using plant medicine to provide consumers additional functional benefits. Hemp extract and adaptogens are selected to complement the probiotic beverage, creating a product for healthy lifestyle consumers.
In this video interview recorded at Expo East 2019, pop star Katy Perry talks about learning the beverage industry, why she always takes apple cider vinegar with her on the road, how her entertainment background helps her to bring “outside the box” thinking to the board room, and why she considers herself a “lightworker” and “part of the higher consciousness of humanity.”
Non-alcoholic beverages enjoyed a decent end to the summer season, as carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), energy drinks, water and several other key categories reported increases in dollar sales and volume, according to a Wells Fargo Securities analysis of Neilsen all-channel data.
This summer, Daytrip, a cannabis lifestyle brand, launched its first product: CBD-infused flavored sparkling waters. The line includes Cherry, Coconut Pineapple, Lemon Lime and Tangerine flavors, all of which are packaged in 12 oz. cans and have an SRP of $4.99.
In this gallery of new products as seen at Natural Products Expo East 2019, we highlight some of the notable product launches and revamps in the coffee and creamer categories, including innovations in alt-milk pairings and shelf-stable varieties.
In this brief video recap filmed at the show, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero touches on some of the notable new products and trends from this year’s Natural Products Expo East, including developments in coffee, CBD and tea.
What happens when you go from startup to national player? Matt Thomas, CEO and founder of Brew Dr. Kombucha, knows the answer. He will share his story of success at BevNET Live Winter 2019 in December, as well as shed light on the challenges and decisions entrepreneurs and brand leaders must make along the way.
Functional beverage company Iris Nova has announced the first four beverage brands to be featured on the company’s “c-commerce” platform, which allows customers to order via text message and receive product within two days. The company has also taken an equity stake in each of the brands.
Influential natural foods entrepreneur and investor Steve Hughes reflected upon his roles as the founder of Boulder Brands and co-founder of investment firm Sunrise Strategic Partners. As part of our conversation, he explained why he believes the funding environment for natural CPG brands is “capitalism at its absolute best,” and what he sees as the most exciting development for the industry.
Monster Energy Corp. showed mixed sales results for the four-week period ending September 7 as the company’s growth continues to lag the broader energy category, according to a Wells Fargo Securities analysis of Nielsen data.
At Natural Products Expo East 2019, BevNET’s editorial team saw established brands tackle new innovations and new strategies, including Honest Tea’s take on cold brew coffee, Mood33’s new CBD line, DrinkSimple exploring growth through B2B partnerships, and a reshuffling of Great Point Brands’ product portfolio.
Coors Distributing Co. is taking a step into the growing CBD-infused beverage category, announcing Friday that it will begin distributing products from Colorado’s Best Drinks and DRAM Apothecary.
La Colombe’s latest additions to their RTD Draft Latte coffee beverages lineup are three SKUs of oat milk based draft lattes. Included are an unflavored Original as well as Vanilla and Caramel flavors.
