In the first of an ongoing series examining issues related to the kombucha industry, we examine how the clash between hard science and unverified evidence regarding the fermentation process and health benefits of kombucha is shaping the category both consumers and producers.
The company announced today the creation of Coldcraft, a new business unit dedicated to cold brew coffee innovation and distribution. Coldcraft will focus on building the RTD and draft keg business for Peet’s and third-wave coffee producer Stumptown, which the company acquired in 2015.
The letter cited claims from the JÙS By Julie website stating that several of its cold-pressed juices and soups included ingredients that could “fight diabetes,” “lower bad cholesterol,” “control blood pressure” and “offsetting common life disrupting ailments such as depression and ADHD,” among other benefits.
The Boston-based Cold Brew Tea company is currently seeking to raise $1 million in a series A funding round. Its ready-to-drink line is now available in more than 500 retail stores in the Northeast, including 33 Whole Foods Markets.
The Financial Times reports on Albertsons interest in acquiring Whole Foods, while Demi Lovato's Instagram endorsement of "detox" tea blend Teami sparks a backlash from some fans.
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the big stories in the food and beverage business, including tough press for Juicero, operational issues for brands like Soylent and Reed’s, and the ways the largest, publicly-traded food and beverage companies are attempting to refresh their lineups through transactions -- and through change at the top.
Born from experimentation at their cafes, Stumptown’s latest effort is, at least in our opinion, its most innovative and audacious offering to date. On the surface, the concept of blending carbonation with cold brew might not sound that exciting, but what it has created is much more interesting.
Bai, which DPSG acquired for $1.7 billion in November, saw 80 percent volume growth over the quarter. While the company is optimistic for Bai’s flagship brand to grow, current predictions point to Bai Bubbles, Supertea, and Black having the greatest potential, particularly as the sparkling water category sees double-digit growth, according to DPSG CEO Larry Young.
Green Park CEO Livio Bisterzo described the venture as a true partnership, noting that Ugly will operate as separate, stand-alone vertical with co-CEOs and co-founders Joe Benn and Hugh Thomas at the helm.
The Coca-Cola Company’s goal of a “leaner, more agile operating model” will include cutting 1,200 corporate jobs across the company, incoming CEO James Quincey reported Tuesday during the beverage giant’s Q1 report to investors.
The company issued a statement announcing the recall on Friday. The statement was posted on its website and that of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to Soylent’s shipping records, the recalled boxes each contain seven 15 oz. pouches and were shipped to 610 customers.
Unlike Monfefo's ginger shot, this product is not spicy or, at least compared with a straight turmeric shot, as intense in its flavor profile.
Industry veteran and Reed’s director Stefan Freeman has taken the reins as interim CEO while Reed assumed the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).
Last week PepsiCo removed bottled Stubborn Soda and Caleb’s Kola products from the market after discovering recent batches were inadvertently made with beet sugar. The craft sodas are normally formulated with Fair Trade Certified cane sugar and the gaffe was the result of a supplier error, according to the company.
