Researchers Predict 3 Shifts Influencing Food
Mintel and Innova shared data on new consumer desires and innovation areas that researchers think will last.
Gallery: July’s New Product Launches
In this gallery, we spotlight a handful of notable new product launches from July, including new plant-based SKUs for Rebbl and Forager Project, a single-serve bottle from Dahlicious and shelf-stable cold brew coffees from Marley.
Molson Coors Canada Announces Non-Alc Cannabis Bev Venture
Molson Coors Brewing Company today reported its second-quarter earnings, however the financial results took a backseat to news that its Canadian business division had formed a joint venture with a Quebec cannabis company.
Elevator Talk: Poppilu Looks to Bring Consumers Back to Lemonade with Antioxidants
In this week’s episode of Elevator Talk, meet Poppilu -- a brand that’s trying to disrupt the refrigerated juice category starting with a health-forward lemonade. Tune in to hear Melanie Kahn, Founder of Poppilu, discuss how the Chicago-based brand is using aronia berries and fresh ingredients to bring consumers back to lemonade, touting high antioxidants and less sugar.
Bulletproof Raises $40 Million in CAVU-Led Series C
Nutritional supplement company Bulletproof 360, makers of Bulletproof Coffee products, has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round led by previous investor CAVU Venture Partners, the company announced in a press release Tuesday.
Review: Simply Soupreme
Simply Soupreme is a line of ready-to-drink soups that recently took home the prize at the BevNET Live New Beverage Showdown 15.
Coke Pulls Remaining Brands From Big Geyser
The Coca-Cola Company’s fruitful partnership with one of New York’s powerhouse beverage distributors appears to be ending, as the soda giant confirmed it is pulling Honest Tea, Zico coconut water and Hubert’s Lemonade products from Big Geyser’s DSD network.
Taste Radio Ep. 122: How Rip Van Wafels Tore Up the Playbook and Took the Tech World By Storm
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the young, ambitious leaders of two trendsetting brands: Rip Pruisken, the co-founder and CEO of fast-growing snack company Rip Van Wafels, and Ely Key, the co-founder, president and CEO of innovative beverage maker Up Mountain Switchel.
Bundle Acquired by 1908, Expands Product Portfolio
Boulder-based 1908 brands announced today that is has acquired prenatal and lactation nutrition brand Bundle Organics. The deal comes as Bundle announces new products to take the company beyond teas and beverages and into other popular food categories.
Regulatory Update: California Moves to Block CBD Food and Bev Sales; FDA Tackles Alt-Dairy
In California, a revised FAW issued by the state Department of Public Health effectively prohibits the sale of hemp-derived CBD products, while the debate over defining an identity for the plant-based dairy category moves forward.
Distribution Roundup: Koia Expands, Sprouts Inks Long Term KeHE Deal
In this Distribution Roundup, plant-based beverage Koia expands into Publix, EBOOST earns placement at 7-Eleven, and Sprouts signs a new deal with KeHE through 2025.
Urban Remedy Looks Beyond California
In recent years, Urban Remedy has expanded distribution beyond Northern California into major urban markets statewide, while establishing a partnership to co-pack private label high pressure processed (HPP) juices for Whole Foods stores on the West Coast.
People Moves: Bevi Brings on Tech Talent
Bevi Brings on Tech Executives as Company Scales; Monster Promotes Tierre, Carling; Vivian Rhoads Leaves Verge for Supplements Company; Acosta Names Former C&S Wholesale Exec as CEO; Convergent Coffee Co. Brings on New VP of Sales, Operations Director; AB InBev Creates New Executive Leader Roles
UNFI to Acquire SUPERVALU for $2.9B
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced today that it will acquire grocery retailer and wholesaler SUPERVALU for $2.9 billion, including debt. Through this deal, the company said it expects to see combined net sales of more than $21 billion.