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.
BevNET Live: Talk Disruptive Innovation with Ripple Foods Co-Founders Lowry and Renninger
BevNET Live Santa Monica will feature a conversation on audacious innovation with the co-founders of Ripple Foods, a company that is seeking to simultaneously alter the course of the dairy business and fight climate change on a massive scale.
Review: Native Jack Nitro Hemp Thai Coffee
There’s a lot going on with Native Jack, a nitro cold brew coffee made with hemp oil and protein, but the branding lacks focus.
Press Clips: Overconsumption of Energy Drinks Gives Man Hepatitis; Boulder’s Proposed Tax on Sugary Drinks Snares Kombucha
Researchers from the University of Florida College of Medicine determined that overconsumption of energy drinks led to toxic levels of niacin in a man's liver.
NACS 2016 Video: Forto Shots Aim High
Combining organic, fair trade cold brew coffee, 200 mg of caffeine and milk, Forto’s shelf-stable shots are positioned to offer a potent energy boost for consumers on-the-go, according to CEO and founder Neel Premkumar.
Monster Sees Modest Growth In Q3 Financial Results
After double-digit growth in Q2, both net and gross sales in Q3 saw modest increases of 4.1 percent and 5.9 percent, respectively, from the same period last year.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 33: The Secret Sauce in Coke’s Recipe for Entrepreneurial Investment
As part of a wide-ranging discussion, Scott Uzzell, the president of Coca-Cola's Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) unit, discusses the three pillars of VEB's investment strategy and why he views modern marketing and integrated technology as critical to the future of the beverage industry.