Ripple Foods Lands $65M Investment
Plant-based food and beverage brand Ripple Foods has received a new $65 million investment, the company’s largest fundraise to date.
Columbia Distributing to Acquire General Distributors
Columbia Distributing, one of the largest beverage wholesalers in the U.S., will acquire Oregon City’s General Distributors for an undisclosed sum, according to the companies.
Taste Radio Ep. 94: D’Artagnan CEO Ariane Daguin: “It’s Much More Important to Have Good-Tasting Food, Than Food Good For You”
D’Artagnan CEO Ariane Daguin takes aim at the “diluted” definition of organic and why inexpensive food is predicated on a “false premise”; Rao’s CEO Eric Skae why trust is perhaps the most critical component of a working relationship; Glide Immunity takes its best shot
Keurig Acquires Dr Pepper Snapple Group
This morning Keurig Green Mountain, a subsidiary of JAB Holding Company, announced a $18.7 billion merger with Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The deal came with a payout for DPS shareholders of $103.75 per share.
Nestlé Launches Sparkling In Six Regional Spring Water Brands
The company announced last week that it will debut a new sparkling portfolio to extend its six regional spring water brands, which include Poland Spring, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ozarka, Ice Mountain and Arrowhead.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2018 Video: Slingshot Builds Better-For-You Breakfast Brand
In this interview from the 2018 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, BevNET assistant editor Martín Caballero spoke with Slingshot Foods co-founders Will Hartley and William Noble about the development of the brand.
People Moves: Canvas Brings on Staff Ahead of Launch
Forager CMO Moves to Canvas; Giannella Alvarez Goes to Beanitos; Co-Founder Leaves Distill Ventures; Sol-ti’s O’Donnell Steps Down; Fever Tree Grows Board
Winter Fancy Food Show 2018 Video: Kona Deep Looks to Make Waves
Kona Deep, which recently completed a $5.5 million fundraise that will help expand its distribution and production capabilities, is working to educate consumers on how deep ocean water can provide quality hydration from a sustainable source.
Review: Bitter Love Sparkling Drinking Bitters
Bitter Love is a line of “Sparkling Drinking Bitters” that features three flavors: Toasted Pineapple, Peppered Grapefruit, and Tart Cherry.
My 5 Takeaways From the 2018 Winter Fancy Foods Show
BevNET founder and CEO John Craven shares insights from his experiences at the 2018 Winter Fancy Food Show this week in San Francisco.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2018 Video: Hella Cocktail Co. Goes Beyond Bitters
At the 2018 Winter Fancy Food Show held earlier this week in San Francisco, BevNET caught up with Hella co-founder Jomaree Pinkard about how the brand has balanced its dedication to craft bitters with its evolution over the past year into a more comprehensive cocktail company that offers a range of mixer and syrup products.
Review: Fawen Ready-to-Drink Soup
Fawen is a line of ready-to-drink soup that comes in three shelf stable USDA Organic certified flavors: Beet & Cabbage, Broccoli & Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato & Red Lentil.
HuffPost Details Discrimination Lawsuits At Monster
A story published yesterday in The Huffington Post detailed multiple lawsuits filed against executives at Monster Energy, including accusations of sexual discrimination and assault.
CEO Giannella Alvarez Leaves Harmless Harvest
After two years with the company, CEO Giannella Alvarez has left Harmless Harvest, the company confirmed this week. An interim CEO is in place but has not been named publicly.