Coke: Diet CSDs Fuel 5 Percent Growth
The Coca-Cola Company’s revamped diet and zero sugar soft drinks continue to bolster overall sales. On a call with investors and analysts, the beverage conglomerate announced organic revenue was up by 5 percent.
Review: WTRMLN WTR’s Summer 2018 Line Extensions
As previously announced, WTRMLN WTR is extending their “BLNDS” line of flavored watermelon waters with four additional flavors for summer 2018. These flavors, which include Mint, Cucumber, Cayenne, and Blood Orange, will be available in the same 12 oz. bottle that is used throughout the line.
Taste Radio Ep. 121: Acclaimed Chef Rick Bayless: “I Want the Real Deal”
Acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Rick Bayless discusses why authenticity has been the guiding principle throughout his career and is an indispensable asset in the food business. Susie Fogelson, who for 15 years guided marketing efforts for the Food Network explains why transparency is an opportunity for brands to tell a story. Meet Jamie Meltzer, the founder of upscale fruit jerky brand Watermelon Road, who was victorious in NOSH Live’s Pitch Slam 4.
Nielsen: Energy, Water Make Gains as CSDs Slow
Strong numbers for energy drinks and water fueled a 5 percent increase in total snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales during a four-week period ending on July 14, according to a report on Nielsen all-channel data by Wells Fargo Securities.
Review: Suja Expands into Wellness Shots
The company’s offering, which is packaged in 2 oz. plastic bottles, takes the form of three functional varieties: Energy with Coffeeberry & Reishi, Digestion with Turmeric & Probiotics, and Immunity with Ginger & Probiotics.
Press Clips: PepsiCo Announces Incubator Program ‘The Hive’
PepsiCo Announces Incubator Program "The Hive”; Soda Taxes Upheld in Philadelphia, But Unlikely to Spread in Pennsylvania; Starbucks and McDonald’s to Collaborate on Sustainability
Rethink Closes $6.7 Million Round Led by AccelFoods
Venture capital fund AccelFoods has re-upped on its initial investment in carton water company Rethink Brands, leading a $6.7 million round announced in a press release Monday.
Review: Riff Cold Brew
Made in Bend, OR, Riff Cold Brew is a line of cold brew coffee that is available in both single serve and bag-in-box formats. Today, we’re taking a look at their single serve product, which is packaged in 12 oz. glass bottles.
ACG Closes $350M Fund to Invest in ‘Rising Star’ Brands
Private equity firm Alliance Consumer Growth, which includes beverage maker Suja in its portfolio of investments, announced this week the close of its fourth fund at $350 million.
In the Courtroom: Monster Settles Class Action, Canada Dry Named in Suit
Monster Settles Class Action Over ‘Natural’ Claims; Canada Dry Targeted in Class Action Suit Over "Made from Real Ginger" Slogan
Distribution Roundup: Role Tea Adds Wegmans and Hy-Vee
Role Tea drastically expanded its distribution earlier this month, True Nopal Expands Distribution in Texas, Sunshine Beverages Grows in the Carolinas and Petal Launches on Amazon.
Hint Opens First Retail Store in San Francisco
The flavored water maker announced the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar retail store this week, located at 2124 Union Street in the Cow Hollow/Marina district of San Francisco across from the company’s HQ.
Wells Fargo C-Store Survey: Non-Alc Beverages Up 4.2 Percent In Q2
Convenience stores enjoyed a robust 4.2 percent estimated increase in non-alcoholic beverage sales in Q2, according to a survey of approximately 25,000 c-store retailers conducted by Wells Fargo Securities.
Review: Aqua Kola Revamped
Previously launched as Aqua back in 2016, Aqua Kola is a restaged and more polished looking product than its predecessor.