Review: Komodo Energy
Komodo is an energy drink that uses coconut water and an all-natural formulation as its key points of differentiation. It’s sweetened with sugar and stevia and has 50 calories per 12 oz. can.
Totally STōKed: WhiteWave Enters Cold-Brew Coffee Category
Food and beverage conglomerate WhiteWave Foods has waded into the fast-growing cold-brew coffee category with the launch of STōK, a new line of RTD iced coffees. The company quietly launched the brand in March, leading with two multi-serve offerings and recently debuted three single-serve varieties.
AQUAhydrate Signs Distribution Agreement with Europa Sports Products
As for the implications for AQUAhydrate’s existing distributor network, Kravitz said he expects the partnership with Europa to significantly accelerate the brand’s penetration of untapped outlets that land outside the core capabilities of the company’s current distribution partners.
BevNET Live: Compass Group Interview, Strategics Panel with Coke, NWNA, WhiteWave, Whipstitch on Tap
BevNET Live attendees will be treated to two just-added, high-profile discussions during the event’s second day, Wednesday, June 15. One talk will provide insights into growth opportunities within one of the world’s largest Foodservice retailers, and then the next discussion will compare the partnership strategies of three leading beverage giants during a special panel discussion.
Review: Uncommon Coffee Roasters Cold Brew
Uncommon Coffee Roasters, which is a Saugatuck, Mich.-based coffee roaster and cafe operator, has launched this line of dairy style cold-brew coffees that are offered in three flavors: Straight, Cold-Brew Coffee with Chocolate Milk, and Cold Brew Coffee with Half & Half.
Crowdfunding for the Masses: Food and Beverage Investment Experts Weigh In
The food and beverage industry hasn’t been one to shy away from crowdfunding models to date, either via donations on sites like Kickstarter or investment platforms like CircleUp.
People Moves: Suja VP Embarks on Military Career; Harvest Hill Hires New CEO
Weiland Jr., discussed his career pivot during a call with BevNET last week, where he described a longtime passion for the military as “a calling that’s been burning inside me for the last few years.”
Review: GoldenBrew Tea
The premise behind GoldenBrew Tea, which hails from Portland, Ore, is to create micro-brewed organic teas. The company's attention to ingredient detail starts with using whole tea leaves rather than “fannings” (leftovers from higher grade tea) used by other tea brands. The teas are sweetened products with either honey or agave.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 4: Downloading With Doug Evans, The Founder of Juicero
In this podcast, BevNET CEO John Craven interviews Doug Evans, the founder and CEO of Juicero, a new high-tech countertop juicing machine. Evans discusses the development of Juicero, its introduction to the market and how it fits into the expanding landscape for cold-pressed juice. He also responds to criticism about the unit’s price tag ($700) and talks about his long-term vision for Juicero.
Review: Tio Gazpacho Rosado
This variety, which blends watermelon, red pepper, cucumber, tomato, lemon, sea salt, cilantro, olive oil, white wine vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne, has that bright flavor that we love about the original Tio Gazpacho, along with the refreshing flavor of watermelon.
Talking Rain CEO Discusses Sparkling Ice’s International Expansion
On Monday the fast-growing flavored sparkling water brand announced new distribution to the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it’s launched its three top-selling SKUs - Black Raspberry, Orange Mango and Peach Nectarine - at more than 8,000 stores, with a targeted presence in London, Dublin and Belfast.
PepsiCo Tests Heated Beverages in Boston
PepsiCo recently completed a test of warmed soft drinks and teas at approximately 12 CVS locations in the Boston area. Packaged in 7.5 oz. cans, the beverages, which included colas and teas, were displayed in a countertop warming cabinet heated to 122°F.
Review: Bizzy Coffee Concentrate
Bizzy Coffee is a St. Paul, Minn.-based startup focused on the cold brew coffee category. The company's initial offering comes in the form of a shelf-stable concentrate, which is USDA Organic certified and contains no calories or sugar.
Distribution Roundup: CideRoad, DrinkMaple Go Big at Kroger; Cheribundi Enters Rite Aid
The country’s largest supermarket chain has added two fast-growing beverage brands to over 1,000 of its locations.