Review: Rau Chocolate
Rau has made a few updates to its line of high pressure processed cacao beverages and added a couple new varieties. Now packaged in 12 oz. bottles, the line includes the recently launched semi-sweet and banana flavors.
Top 10 Stories of 2015: Our View
Here’s what we thought were the most important stories and trends that we followed throughout 2015.
Top 10 Stories of 2015: Your View
Our most viewed stories centered around distribution moves, legal issues, and strategic investment.
Video: VEB’s Rebecca Messina Discusses Billion-Dollar Potential
In an interview filmed at BevNET Live Winter 2015, Rebecca Messina, VEB’s Senior Vice President of Marketing & Innovation, offers insight into how the Coca-Cola unit identifies high-potential growth brands.
Koa Makes Strides in Education, Distribution of Olakino Beverages
Despite challenges building awareness and educating consumers about its uniquely formulated calorie- and sugar-free juices, Koa is making headway using a carefully planned marketing strategy to carve out shelf space in specialty and natural retailers in Southern California, Texas and parts of the Northeast.
Talking Asahi: Japanese Brewer Said to Eye Sparkling Ice Maker
Potential sale called a rumor by Talking Rain representative, but the company has looked into a sale in the past.
Harmless Harvest Talks 2016 Expansion Plans, $50 Million Raise and FDA Warning Letter
The new funding comes by way of increased contributions from the company’s original group of investors, alongside a new commercial banking partnership with Wells Fargo.
Review: Stumptown Coconut Cold Brew
This variety of Stumptown Cold Brew uses coconut cream for both flavoring and to create a dairy-free version of its cold brew with milk. Made with cold brew coffee, coconut cream and cane sugar, the product has a straightforward but somewhat intense flavor.
Kombucha’s Great Gas Cloud
A near-avalanche of filings about the relative alcohol and sugar content of a stunningly popular beverage.
Harmless Harvest to Temporarily Suspend Bottling Operations Following FDA Warning Letter
Harmless Harvest's recently appointed CEO, Gianella Alvarez, addressed the issue in a statement published on Harmless Harvest's website, saying the company is currently working alongside "FDA regulators, other oversight agencies and expert consultants" to make "process enhancements" that will ensure compliance with the FDA's regulatory regulations.
Worth a Shot
No matter how hackneyed a play the copycat energy shot might be, there are plenty of brand owners tinkering with the possibility that they can extend their platform into pocket-sized bottles.
Dora’s Naturals Picks Up New Distribution for Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap
According to company press releases issued Monday, Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap will collectively enter more than 3,600 new stores beginning in 2016.
MetaBrand, Schnell Part Ways
Responsibility for the firm will now lie with Debbie Wildrick and Craig Fortin, currently MetaBrand’s chief strategy officer and President and chief operating officer, respectively.
Essential Revamp: Suja’s Mainstream Line Gets a New Look
Suja has rebranded its mainstream-oriented line of high pressure processed (HPP) juices and smoothies, dropping the word Essentials from its labels and more prominently calling out the products’ organic formulation and ingredients.