Essentia Announces New Packaging for Multi-Packs
Premium alkaline water brand Essentia is launching new packaging designs for its multi-packs, a move the company is framing as the next phase in its brand evolution efforts.
Review: Genius Goes Back to Its Roots as a Coconut Smoothie
Announced back in August, Genius Coconut Smoothie is a throwback to the company’s original product offering.
BevNET Live: Distill Ventures to Speak; Agenda Posted
Here’s a shot of something new: BevNET Live Winter 2017 will feature a special talk from Distill Ventures, the world’s first and only independent accelerator for the drinks industry. Distill Ventures co-founder and COO Dan Gasper is just one of the amazing speakers you’ll find on the BevNET Live agenda, which we’ve now posted on the event site.
Press Clips: Paris Gets Sparkling Water Fountains; Rumors Link JAB to Dunkin’
In this Press Clips roundup, a city-wide project to install public sparkling water fountains across Paris is underway, while elsewhere The Washington Post reports on Coke Zero Sugar's impact on the diet soda market.
SupplySide West 2017: Suppliers Seeking to Build Collagen Ingredient Market
At SupplySide West 2017, BevNET caught up with several ingredient suppliers seeking to build the market for these collagen proteins through innovative solutions and products, such as ready-to-drink beverages and supplements.
Powerful Raises $4M, Plans to Launch Water & Smoothie
CEO and founder Carlos Ramirez said the company is working on a new line called Powerful Water, which will feature added collagen protein and electrolytes.
People Moves: ‘Exclusive Beverage’ Founder Joins Jones Soda
Steve Gress joins Jones Soda as executive vice president of U.S. sales; IZZE co-founder becomes advisor at Top Note Tonics; John Blackington enters hemp-infused market with role at Rocky Mountain High Brands; Former Coke, Juicero VP joins Koia
Review: GT’s Kombucha Living in Gratitude Seasonal
Continuing with the theme of limited edition flavors that started with their 20th anniversary flavor, launched back in 2015, GT’s Kombucha has recently released a 2017 Fall seasonal flavor called “Living in Gratitude.”
Dairy Farmers of America Acquires Cumberland Dairy
Dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced last week that it had acquired New Jersey-based Cumberland Dairy, a family-owned producer of ultra-pasteurized food and beverage products, for an undisclosed sum.
KonaRed Closes Capital Raise With Venice Brands
Hawaiian coffee company KonaRed has closed a “significant capital raise” from venture capital fund Venice Brands, which will be directed towards supporting sales, marketing and distribution of the brand’s range of coffee products.
Plant-Based Brands Lobby Against Dairy Pride Act
Last week, representatives from dairy alternative producers including MALK, Good Karma Foods, New Barn and Oatly traveled to Washington to argue against the Dairy Pride Act.
Quietly Building, Cascadia Capital Starts to Spread Its Bets
In order to distinguish themselves within the highly competitive food and beverage space, Seattle-based investment firm Cascadia Capital must identify the right opportunities -- and get to them before their rivals do.
Review: Poppilu Lemonades
Poppilu is a line of all natural lemonades that is attempting to position itself as an antioxidant lemonade that’s “bold on citrus, not on sugar.”
Only 30 Days until the Beverage Industry’s Leading Conference, BevNET Live
In just one month over 500 beverage industry entrepreneurs and experts, including more than 150 beverage brands, will converge on the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. for BevNET Live Winter 2017. For two and a half days they will examine the current market, collaborate and identify the leading edge, and predict where the industry is headed.