Nielsen Reports Growth in Energy Drink, CSD Sales
Nielsen reports for the 4-week period ending November 5 show improved growth in energy drink sales and modest improvements to CSD sales, but diet sodas are still down.
Review: Naturewise Whole Body Vitality Drinks
Naturewise is a line of sparkling, zero-calorie “Whole Body Vitality Drinks” that feature a host of functional ingredients. All three of Naturewise's flavors are nice tasting, but they're fairly similar to that of to other similarly positioned products. And, we’ve said this in many other reviews...
New Age Beverages Reports Momentum in Q3
New Age Beverages reports growth in Q3 after finalizing merger with Bucha, Inc.
Health-Ade Opens New Production Facility
In an interview with BevNET, Health-Ade co-founder and COO Justin Trout said the new facility would allow the brand to grow its operations and increase efficiency, but also to reinforce its core ethos.
Kombucha Study Raises Sugar Content Questions
A recent study of sugar content in kombucha, funded by KeVita, completed by NaturPro Scientific, and shared with the media, reported that products from five out of eight manufacturers tested contained higher levels of sugar that reported on labels.
Press Clips: Hain Celestial Sues St. Louis’s BluePrint Coffee
In this edition of Press Clips, Hain Celestial sues St. Louis-based BluePrint Coffee for trademark infringement, Portland Juice Co. unveils cannabis cold-pressed juice and CNN explores the history of radioactive beverages.
Review: Gatorade Organic
The notion of Gatorade Organic brings mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’s a totally logical extension that is, honestly, long overdue. But on the other hand...
Data, Investment, and More! Check Out the BevNET Live Santa Monica Agenda
As always, we’ve tucked a couple of surprises in there that we haven’t been able to announce yet -- like our series of interviews with investors you should know, this time featuring Blueberry Ventures’ founder Arif Fazal and Fenwick Brands CEO Melissa Baker. Both talks will get inside the philosophies and partnership opportunities concerning these new -- but vital -- funds.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 34: Investors Love Brands Focused on Systematic Change. Here’s Why.
In this edition of the podcast, we sit down with Mark Rampolla, the founder of Zico and the co-founder and managing partner Powerplant Ventures. As part of a broad-ranging discussion, Rampolla explains why food and beverage investors are embracing ideas that meld idealism and technology and what’s driving systematic changes in the food industry.
Celsius Posts Record Q3 Revenues
Speaking during a conference call to announce the results, Celsius CEO Gerry David said that increased sales volume was the underlying driver of revenues during the third quarter.
Distribution Roundup: Detoxwater Expands Nationally; Costco Adds Bundaberg in the Northwest
Aloe-infused water brand detoxwater has announced new distribution at retailers across the U.S. Detoxwater is now available at approximately 1,700 retailers from coast-to-coast.
Review: Shamrock Farms Takes a Dairy Approach to Cold Brew
As one might expect from a dairy producer, Shamrock Farms' new cold brew drinks are very heavy on the milk; the coffee flavor is secondary. That being said, the quality of the coffee -- and its benefits over coffee that is hot-brewed -- are much harder to discern.
Taxes On Sugary Drinks Sweep To Victory
Proposition V in San Francisco, which calls for a penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages charged to distributors, passed by 62 percent to 38 percent.
Review: Glow’s Niche is Too Narrow
Glow is a two-SKU line of functional supplements designed to help promote hydration, energy, and recovery. The company offers “Hydration” and “Energy” varieties, both of which appear to have the same flavor. Regardless of variety name, their primary purpose appears to be to reduce the effects of a hangover.