Review: Clutch Coffee Roasters Coffee Soda Pop
Clutch Coffee Roasters is a Portland, Ore. based coffee company that sells coffee beans, ready-to-drink cold brew coffee, and the coffee sodas that are the subject of this product review.
Bang Energy Maker Targeted in Patent Suit
The proprietary status of a key ingredient in fitness energy drink Bang is the subject of a legal battle between the drink’s parent company Vital Pharmaceuticals and supplement maker ThermoLife.
NACS 2018 Video: Beverages in Brief
In this video recorded at NACS 2018, BevNET assistant editor Martin Caballero and staff reporter Brad Avery offer a quick recap of some of their main takeaways from the show.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 3: How to Get Sonoma Brands Founder Jon Sebastiani To Invest In Your Business; Hot Trends from NACS 2018
Jon Sebastiani, the founder of Krave Jerky, pulls back the curtain on the business strategy behind his incubator and private equity fund Sonoma Brands. The hosts discuss beverage-related news, trends and innovation in the convenience store channel as viewed at the 2018 NACS show.
Policy & Law: LaCroix Disputes ‘Cockroach’ Claims, Vita Coco Case Dismissed
In this Policy & Law roundup, LaCroix responds to a class action lawsuit claiming that its products have synthetic ingredients, while a judge dismissed a complaint against Vita Coco about its "Born in Brazil" labeling.
Post WFM, Truesdell Joins Almanac & Ramps Up Canopy Copacker
At Almanac Insights, former Whole Foods Market global director of brands Elly Truesdale will help the firm evaluate possible investments and advise portfolio brands, which includes beverage makers Spindrift and New Barn.
NACS 2018 Gallery: New Products Pt. 1 – Coffee and Energy Drinks
In the first of a two-part gallery of new products from NACS 2018, we highlight some notable new launches in the realm of coffee and energy drinks, including products from Coca-Cola, La Colombe, Nescafe and Monster.
Press Clips: Amazon Increases Minimum Wage for Employees
Amazon increases minimum wage for all its workers to $15 per hour; Bloomberg article questions whether kombucha can make it big or not; Canadian cannabis provider CannTrust exploring beverage opportunities; Dirty Lemon opens storefront.
Hu Founder Shuts Down MultiBillion Dollar Fund to Focus on Health and Wellness
Jason Karp, CEO and founder of hedge fund Tourbillon Global Master Fund, Ltd (TGMF), announced earlier this week that he will be shutting down the multibillion dollar fund and returning roughly $1 billion dollars of capital to investors.
Elevator Talk: Element Shrub Crafts Functional, Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Element Shrub founder & CEO, Charlie Berkinshaw, has developed a non-alcoholic cocktail alternative that not only tastes good, but is also healthy and functional. The product is ACV-based, which has challenged the brand to change consumers’ perceptions of how the ingredient could taste in a beverage.
Taste Radio Ep. 132: Zevia CEO Paddy Spence: “It’s About Being One Percent Better Each Day”
This week we’re joined by Paddy Spence, the visionary founder of market research firm SPINS and CEO of stevia-sweetened beverage platform Zevia. Hear about the origins of his remarkable career, how marrying personal insights and passion with quantitative data has been central to the success of Zevia, why brands should focus on continuous improvement, his perspective on work-life balance, and whether a multi-billion dollar exit is imminent for Zevia.
Review: VIVIC Sparkling Coffee
VIVIC is a line of ready-to-drink sparkling coffee drinks that were created with quality in mind. The products are packaged in 9.5 oz cans and come in three flavors: Original, Sarsaparilla, and Lavender.
Outlaw Energy Taps Jesus Delgado-Jenkins as CEO, Rebrands Line
Outlaw Energy announced today that former 7-Eleven executive vice president and chief merchandising officer Jesus Delgado-Jenkins has joined the brand as CEO and chairman.
LifeAID Launches Immunity Line
ImmunityAID is the latest product from LifeAID Beverage Company, a brand of functional beverages that serve specific consumer need states. The new orange-flavored SKU launched today at the NACS Show 2018 in Las Vegas.