Review: GT’s VeggieKefir Living Probiotic Shots

GT’s is a brand name that is synonymous with kombucha, but the company is trying to branch out within their lane of fermented living food and beverages. One of their most recent products, VeggieKefir, is also one of their most ambitious and assertive when it comes to its flavor profile.

The New, New Niches Part II: Brands Target eSports

While fitness enthusiasts are off pursuing the physical challenges of CrossFit and Spartan Race which we explored yesterday --elsewhere, technology has allowed a new type of “athlete” to emerge and a new avenue for brands to reach them and their fans.

Bear Squeeze Raises $715,000 in Pre-Seed Round

Ketogenic meal shake startup Bear Squeeze has raised $715,000 in a pre-seed round led by AccelFoods, giving the brand a financial edge as it prepares to launch via ecommerce this spring.

Distribution Roundup: Mooala Moves East

In this Distribution Roundup, Mooala's move into the East Coast nearly doubles its U.S. retail presence, while Powell & Mahoney's lands placement for two of its sparkling mixer SKUs at Target stores nationwide.

New Beverage Showdown 15: Pitch Your Beverage at BevNET Live

Cutting-edge beverage brands will compete in the 15th edition of the New Beverage Showdown, BevNET’s cutting edge business pitch contest. The brands will take the stage at BevNET Live Summer 2018, which will be held in New York on June 6 and 7.

Review: Lazy Bear Cascara Tea

Lazy Bear is a line of cascara, which, as we’ve explained in reviews of other cascara beverages, is a product brewed using the fruit that surrounds the coffee bean. The product is currently available in three flavors, two of which have no added sugar: Natural, Mint, and Lemon Agave.

Califia Farms Announces Non-Dairy Drinkable Yogurt Line

Expanding its already vast range of plant-based beverage offerings, Califia Farms announced today the launch of a new four-SKU line of non-dairy drinkable yogurts formulated with the company’s proprietary Califia Culture Blend.

On-Premise, Retail Strategies Complement Growth at Ripe

Fueled by recent proprietary innovations in packaging and dispensing technology, Ripe Craft Juice and Ripe Bar Juice are now in a position to grow both jointly and independently, with two distinct product offerings that can meet consumers either on-premise or at the grocery store.

Taste Radio Ep. 97: REBBL CEO O’Loughlin: Leadership Guided By Constant Experimentation, Compassion

Why REBBL CEO Sheryl O’Loughlin believes a business’ ability to constantly evolve and to take a progressive approach to the times can spell the difference between success or failure; Taking an omnichannel approach to fresh and organic with Urban Remedy CEO Paul Coletta; How Kabaki Purple Tea fuses innovation and social mission. This episode is presented by The Good Crisp Company.

PepsiCo Launches Drinkfinity in U.S.

After a pilot run in Brazil, PepsiCo’s customizable pod-based beverage format Drinkfinity is now available stateside, launching exclusively through the brand’s website last week.

Coke Reports Strong Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter

The Coca-Cola Company came out strong in Q4, reporting 6 percent organic revenue growth following a year of restructuring and cross-category portfolio expansion. The company expects that momentum to carry into 2018.

Review: The Water Kefir People

The Water Kefir People is a Bend, Ore. based company with a line of organic handcrafted probiotic beverages that were designed with the intention of being an “option for the whole family.”