Distributor Profile: Hensley Grows Beyond Beer

According to president Andrew McCain, Hensley is approaching 3 million cases of volume shipped for its non-alcoholic portfolio this year, with annual growth expected to land between 15 and 20 percent for the next few years.

CELSIUS Continues Growth in Q3 Earnings

In a year marked by executive restructuring, Celsius Holdings Inc. continued its run of consistent growth in the energy category, announcing a 54 percent increase in year-over-year revenue in its Q3 earnings report released on Thursday.

Monster: Coke Energy Dispute Revealed in Q3 Earnings

Monster is fighting against increased competition in the energy space, CEO Rodney Sacks said during the company’s Q3 earnings report yesterday, including from one of its most prominent shareholders: The Coca-Cola Company.

KDP: Net Sales Rise Post-Merger in Q3

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) enjoyed increases in net sales and operating income in the third quarter, during which the company also completed its merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.

‘Powered By FORTO’ Brings JAB Coffee Brands into Shots

FORTO has announced it has entered an agreement to produce a line of coffee shots for brands including Donut Shop, Gevalia, Green Mountain, and Krispy Kreme that will be brewed with their respective source coffees and sold in the same package as its core line.

Review: Humm Kombucha’s Reduced Sugar Offerings

The reduced sugar offerings, which come in Ginger Juniper and Raspberry Hops varieties, contain 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories per 8 oz serving. They are packaged in 14 ounce bottles that are, aside from label differences, almost identical to their flagship product.

Elevator Talk: Susosu Introduces Hydrogen Mineral Water to the U.S.

Nadia Lizarazu, the Marketing Manager for Susosu Water, believes the U.S. will be next to ride the wave of Hydrogen Water, a product that has been popular in Japan for decades. Made with extra molecular hydrogen, the water has antioxidant properties. Susosu differentiates from competitors by using natural mineral water instead of purified water.

Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage: Agenda Announced

We’re excited to share the full agenda for the Cannabis Forum for Food and Beverage, presented by BevNET and NOSH. Cannabis is a big opportunity, and our deep dive into that space will take place on Dec. 1 at the Le Meridien Delfina in Santa Monica, Calif.

Review: Ripple Nutrition Protein Shakes

Key ingredients in Ripple's new Nutrition Protein Shakes include 20 grams of “Rippletein,” which is made from pea protein, and a blend of sugar and monk fruit to sweeten the drinks.

Joyride Sells Minority Stake to Continental Grain Company

Family-owned investment firm Continental Grain Company (CGC) has taken a minority stake in Joyride Coffee Distributors for an undisclosed sum, the first outside investment for the keg distribution house.

Verve Enters RTD Stakes With ‘Flash Brew’ Coffee

Rather than steeping coffee in cold water like a traditional cold brew, Verve creates its "flash brew" RTD with a blend of Peruvian and Ethiopian coffee brewed hot in an oxygen-free environment before being flash-chilled and infused with nitrogen.