Review: Wandering Bear Coffee

Based in New York City, Wandering Bear Cold Brew is a blend of freshly roasted 100 percent Arabica coffee and cold-filtered water. Packaged in a 96 oz. bag-in-box format, Wandering Bear targets a niche (resealable multi-serve), that is served by few, if any, cold brew coffee brands.

Steaz Launches Organic Cactus Water Line

Made with prickly pear cactus juice, Fair Trade Certified green tea, natural flavors and stevia, Steaz is promoting the cactus water as a healthy beverage option with natural functionality, including antioxidant, hydration, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.

Alliance Consumer Growth Closes on $210 Million Fund

ACG Managing Partner Josh Goldin said that the size of the fund won’t change the firm's strategy of investing relatively small checks of $5-25 million in fast-growing consumer brands, although it does give the group some flexibility to go beyond its initial investment.

Bulletproof Recalls FATwater

FATwater, the much-publicized enhanced water brand, is off the market following a December recall.

Naya Waters Seeks Return to Glory Days, Beginning With NYC

Two decades ago, Naya was one of the top-selling bottled water brands in the U.S. After years in the shadows, Naya is hoping to regain its once formidable market presence and leaning on a new partnership with Big Geyser to pave the path.

Drinkmaple Goes National With Kroger

To support the new distribution, Weiler revealed that Drinkmaple is building a new facility in St. Albans, Vt.

Review: Cawston Press Sparkling Juices

Cawston Press sparkling juice drinks are produced using a base of fresh-pressed apple juice and blended with other flavors. Cawston's Ginger Beer, Rhubarb and Cloudy Apple offerings are nicely executed in terms of formulation and packaging -- but do they have enough to stand out from competing products?

Nü To Market: Juisi Launches Dairy-Free Nut Milk Line

Juisi co-founder Joe Savino believes that the formulation of NÜMOO's organic, dairy-free nut milks differentiates them from current options on the market and that the brand has the potential to redefine the category.

Review: Naked Pressed

Last month, Naked Juice leapt into the cold-pressed juice category with a new line called Naked Pressed. We’re pretty impressed with what Naked has been able to create -- it’s a huge step above the brand's flagship line.

CORE Organic Initiates Nationwide Launch

On the East Coast, CORE Organics will be distributed by Big Geyser, Honickman Group and Polar Beverages, while Haralambos Beverage Co. Kalil Bottling and Nevada Beverage Co. will carry the brand in the West.

Review: Sattva

Promoted as "inner transformation in a bottle," Sattva is a new line of Ayurvedic-inspired beverages. Made with a range of adaptogenic herbs, the drinks are intended to reduce stress and increase energy.