PepsiCo: North America Beverages Continue Decline in Q1
PepsiCo’s snack business helped offset declining performance from its beverage brands during the first quarter of 2018, according to financial results released by the company earlier today.
Review: GT’s Kombucha “Bloom” – 2018 Spring Edition
The latest extension of the GT’s Kombucha seasonal lineup is Bloom, which blends elderflower, jasmine, and violet in what might be their most unique seasonal release to date.
Après Raises $1.1 Million in Seed Round
The company, which launched online in November 2017, markets a line of plant-based protein beverages targeted at active women. Each SKU is vegan and non-GMO, contains 180 to 190 calories per 11 oz. Tetra Pak container, and has 13 g of protein.
DPS: Volume, Revenue Increase in Q1
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) saw net income decline and revenue increase during the first quarter of 2018, according to a Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this morning.
Review: Hubble Cold-Pressed Fizzy Juice
Hubble Fizzy Juice is line of beverages that combines two popular trends: cold pressed juice and carbonation.
Taste Radio Ep. 108: Why M13, Investor in KeVita, Lyft & Snap, Wants More Brands to Be ‘Techable’
Courtney Reum, co-founder of M13, explains why the brand development and investment firm focuses on the convergence of consumer brands, media and tech; meet Wing Lam, the wild and winsome co-founder of the iconic restaurant chain Wahoo’s Fish Taco; an Elevator Talk that will pique your interest in “cold brewed tea crystals.”
Diet Coke Revamp, Core Brands Drive Q1 Growth
The Coca-Cola Company touted its Diet Coke rebrand, the performance of Coke Zero Sugar, and its 2017 acquisition of sparkling water brand Topo Chico as positive contributors to its Q1 2018 financial results during a conference call with investors on Monday.
Distribution Roundup: Sound Tea Gains DSD in New York
Sound Tea Gains DSD in New York with Gold Coast, Target Launch Announced; CHERRiSH Partners with CoreMark; Flow Water Enters Sprouts Farmers Market; Hydrive Energy Water Announces Southeast Grocer Expansion
C-Store Survey: Coke, Monster Spur Incremental Growth
Respectable growth from The Coca-Cola Company and Monster Energy Corp. helped non-alcoholic beverage sales in C-stores rise 3.4 percent in Q1 despite poor weather, according to a survey of over 15,000 retailers conducted by Wells Fargo Securities.
Yes We Can: Kombucha Looks to Future Outside Glass Bottles
As kombucha continues to penetrate mainstream retailers, brewers are exploring new ways to capture a larger share of the expanding set and create differentiation within it. Following the example of craft beer, they are increasingly looking to cans as a way to realize kombucha’s full potential.
People Moves: Brew Dr. Names Marty Wall as President
Brew Dr. Kombucha has appointed EVP of Business Development Marty Wall as the company’s first President, the company told BevNET on Wednesday; John Fieldly approved as permanent CEO of Celsius
Mate, Mission Fuels Growth for Clean Cause
Clean Cause — which markets a natural energy drink line, a premium water and a ready-to-drink sparkling yerba mate beverage — is helping individuals struggling with substance abuse addiction begin the process of rebuilding their lives after completing a rehabilitation program.
Taste Radio Ep. 107: Fuze/Core/BodyArmor Founder Collins — ‘Be the Pulse Before the Trend’
A self-described “entrepreneurial junkie,” Lance Collins -- the founder of Fuze, BodyArmor and Core -- is still itching for his next fix; How financial discipline, hustle and perseverance has paid dividends for Q Drinks founder Jordan Silbert.
Early Registration for BevNET Live Summer 2018 Ends Friday
Only three days remain to take advantage of early registration pricing for BevNET Live Summer 2018. The premier business conference for the beverage industry will bring together hundreds of beverage founders, investors, retailers, suppliers and industry professionals on June 6th and 7th in New York, NY. If you plan to attend, now is the time to register and save money. After Friday ticket prices will increase by $200 per person.