The Coca-Cola Company’s long-term strategic pivot towards better-for-you beverage products appears to be yielding results, as low-calorie soft drinks and waters helped fuel organic revenue growth of 6 percent in the third quarter.
Asheville, N. C.-based kombucha maker Buchi plans to expand its Madison County production facility in a construction project funded by $7 million in state and local grants. The 30,000 square foot facility will be renovated and expanded into the area behind the building over the next two years.
Announced in September, Dunkin’ Donuts Shot in the Dark is the second ready-to-drink coffee product to be launched via the company’s partnership with Coca-Cola.
Yerbae Partners with AB InBev Distributors; Flow Water Enters 4,000 CVS Stores; Bawls Guarana Adds Fresh Thyme Farmers Market; Shine Water Expands in Earth Fare
Taking a detour from our coverage of non-alcoholic products, BevNET chronicles some of the recent new expressions, limited edition releases and package redesigns in the world of spirits, ranging from rare imported Scotch to canned cocktails.
Spindrift founder and CEO Bill Creelman and Caroline Kibler, the company’s SVP of marketing, join Taste Radio Insider to discuss the continued evolution of the fast-growing sparkling water brand and how it is attempting to separate itself from both upstart and legacy competitors.
Keurig Dr Pepper will eliminate 500 jobs nationwide by Jan. 4, 2019, including 118 jobs across four facilities in Vermont, as the company consolidates operations following its merger this summer.
SZENT Water, which launched this October, is a unique concept in bottled water that offers “flavor” without adding anything to the water. It is launching in five varieties, including Tangerine, Tropical (which we did not sample), Pineapple, Mint and Passionfruit.
Kahn brings to the role more than 20 years of marketing experience, including overseeing Sprite, Glaceau Vitaminwater, Smartwater, and POWERADE at The Coca-Cola Company. He has also held positions at Heineken, Restorsea, and, most recently, as the VP of marketing at Save-A-Lot.
Quaker Oats, a division of PepsiCo, will officially enter the non-dairy plant-based milk space in January with the launch of Oat Beverage, a refrigerated three-SKU line available in 48 oz. multi serve bottles in three varieties: Original, Original Unsweetened and Vanilla.
Probiotic water kefir maker The Living Apothecary has raised $1.4 million in a fundraising round led by L.A. Libations and Venice Brands, setting the brand on a path to triple its distribution over the next year.
Bend, Ore.-based Humm Kombucha has launched a pair of new, reduced-sugar SKUs: Raspberry Hops and Ginger Juniper, each with 5g of sugar and 25 calories per 8 oz serving.
SZENT is reinventing the way people experience beverages. Chief Creative Officer, Maddie Grandbois, says the brand aims to shake up the flavored water category with a new spin, no added ingredients. Instead, the company has patented a polymer cap ring infused with essential oils that tricks the brain into believing you are tasting the flavor.
Tohi is a non-carbonated aronia berry drink that is, thanks to the use of monk fruit, positioned as a low calorie and antioxidant rich beverage.
