Review: Caliwater Adds New Flavors
Caliwater, which launched in 2014, is a brand of prickly pear-based beverages that recently introduced new flavors and a new package format.
Press Clips: $52M Settlement Reached In Dairy Antitrust Suit; Aerosol Tea Debuts in U.K.
The suit, filed on behalf of American consumers, claims that from 2003 to 2010, a “herd retirement program,” led by Cooperatives Working Together and administered by the National Milk Producers Federation, paid above-market prices for dairy cows before sending them to slaughter earlier than usual.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 23: It’s Effectively Our Take on Probiotics
In this edition of the podcast, we follow up on a recent BevNET Magazine article that examined a growing controversy regarding standards and regulation in the expanding world of probiotic beverages. BevNET Editor-in-Chief, who authored the article, joins us for a lively discussion on the topic.
Solti Hopes to Shine Bigger Light on UV-Processed Juice
Founder Ryne O’Donnell asserts that Solti’s process of exposing juice to UV light, in conjunction with an atmosphere controlled aseptic filler, “is proving to have more nutrients, flavor, aroma and shelf life” than juices that undergo high pressure processing (HPP), a common safety method for cold-pressed juices.
Don Sebastiani & Sons Launches New Line of Organic Flavored Sparkling Waters
In September, AQUA will be launched locally in and around Sonoma and be featured at retailers such as Broadway Market, Burgers & Vine, Pure Barre and Community Café among others.
Closing $55 Million Initial Fund, BIGR Seeks to Stay True to Roots
There are three investments on the books following its initial, $18 million raise (including Bonafide Provisions and Hope Foods), which closed in January. One more is scheduled to follow in short order.
MALK Goes National With Kroger; Whole Foods Becomes Key Innovation Partner
Organic and cold-pressed nut milk brand MALK has landed placement at 1,200 Kroger-owned grocery stores. The deal with Kroger gives MALK a coast-to-coast presence and a foothold in the premium set of the fast-growing dairy alternative category.
Review: Rebbl Vanilla Spice Protein
Ever since Rebbl launched its Super Herbs line, it seems like each new flavor and iteration is taking the brand to higher levels of flavor and polish. The brand's latest flavor, Vanilla Spice Protein, very much continues that trend.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 22: Milking It — Alt-Dairy Continues to Roll
What’s driving the evolution of the dairy-alternative category and continued growth for almond milk? In what ways are brands attempting to disrupt and innovate with single-serve varieties? And can sales remain on this upward trajectory? We hash it out in this edition of the BevNET Podcast.
Chasing Agility and Collaboration, Morrison Shakes Up Bolthouse Farms
Included in those changes is a shakeup near the top of the division, including the removal of Scott LaPorta, the president and GM of Bolthouse Farms, the largest company in the division.
Review: Soylent Coffiest Leaves Its Flagship Flavor in the Dust
The core concept for Soylent Coffiest is the same as the brand's flagship variety, with a 400-calorie formulation that features a rather stocked nutrition facts panel designed with meal replacement in mind. But what's added in the way of flavor is a huge step forward.
The Coca-Cola Company Makes its Move into Cold Brew Coffee with Gold Peak
Until now Coke’s participation in the ready-to-drink coffee has been with illy issimo, a joint venture launched with international coffee giant illycaffe S.p.A.
Review: Suja Drinking Vinegars
Suja, a leading brand of organic HPP beverages (and part of Coca-Cola’s investment portfolio), is using this product line to expand into one of the more nascent beverage categories: drinking vinegars.
People Moves: Nestlé Waters N.A. Elevates Antonio Sciuto, KeVita Hires Chief Strategy Officer
Antonio Sciuto, who joined Nestlé Waters North America in 2015 as EVP - eBusiness and CMO has been elevated to EVP of the company’s Brands division.