With Greenhouse Program, PepsiCo Hopes to Help Brands Sprout
The soda and snack giant’s food and beverage accelerator, already launched in Europe, yesterday announced the nine brands to join the program’s inaugural North American class.
Nielsen: Sparkling Water, Energy Make Gains
An increase in dollar sales for sparkling flavored waters and energy drinks helped offset slow growth in carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and a decrease in tea over a four-week period ending on Nov. 3, according an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities. Total snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales were up 2.9 percent.
Taste Radio Ep. 137: Kobe Bryant’s Stake In BodyArmor is Now Worth $200 Million. But He’s Not Running Any Victory Laps
NBA legend and BodyArmor investor Kobe Bryant joins Taste Radio for a discussion exploring his work with the fast-growing sports drink brand and how he’s leveraged his experience as a professional athlete to support its development.
Flower Power: New CBD Beverages Offer Relaxation, Relief
As CBD continues to infuse itself within the beverage industry and with talks of an upcoming Farm Bill clearing a path for opening the market for CBD products, several new brands -- Joybird Wellness, Recess, Lumen, and DRAM Apothecary -- have emerged with fresh takes on the trend.
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.
BevNET Live Winter Agenda Released: Find FIJI, Peer Beyond Beer, Explore Equality
The BevNET Live Winter 2018 agenda, packed with over 30 distinguished beverage industry leaders, has been released. The two-day conference returns to Santa Monica, CA on December 3 and 4 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.
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.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 7: How Did This Tiny Brand Pick Up $7 Million in New Funding?
Just three years after launching, wellness shot brand Vive Organic landed a $7 million funding round. In this episode, founder/CEO Wyatt Taubman opened up the company playbook and gave brands looking to raise money a must-hear play-by-play of how the deal got done.
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.