Suja Funding Surge Continues: $21 Million More
The round is the third in the past 18 months for the company, taking the total amount invested in the brand to $45 million.
Learning from a Dairy Diaspora
There’s an increasing number of people questioning the whole premise for dairy milk, either because they’ve embraced non-dairy paleo lifestyles, have environmental concerns associated with a dairy-centric agricultural system, or just plain don’t like the taste as much.
Review: KeVita Master Brew Kombucha
Earlier this year, KeVita splashed into the kombucha category with the launch of its Master Brew Kombucha, a brand extension that is formulated with the company's proprietary probiotic culture and sweetened with a blend of evaporated cane sugar and stevia. While we enjoyed the taste of the varieties that we sampled, it's the packaging where we feel KeVita has put its best foot forward.
Review: East Imperial Mixers
East Imperial is a New Zealand-based beverage company that produces a line of high-end tonic and mixers. Packaged in 5 oz. glass bottles with an old world look and textured label, we think that the high end vibe that will certainly work well on-premise.
Last Minute Addition: GT Dave to Speak at BevNET Live
The founder of GT's Kombucha will be on hand to provide insights for entrepreneurs derived from his own 20-year journey building the brand and the kombucha category.
Executive Moves: Bob Groux in as Little Miracles Interim CEO
Bob Groux of Coast Brands will be stepping in to replace former U.S. CEO John Carroll on an interim basis.
Vital Now Juicing for NYC
Nearly four months after its launch of a juicing facility in Southern California, Vital Juice has announced its arrival in the New York City market.
RealBeanz in Real Trouble?
According to multiple sources, the Brooklyn-based company, which markets a line of bottled iced coffees and made functionality a key point of differentiation from competing products, has laid off most of its staff and is said to be seeking a new infusion of capital in hopes of a restaging its coffee line.
Review: Alley Cat Fruit Tea
Alley Cat is a Tennessee-style “fruit tea” that contains 48 percent juice, including orange juice, pineapple juice and lemon juice (all from concentrate). For us, the formulation feels much more like a juice cocktail than anything that resembles tea.
New Beverage Showdown 8 – Judging Panel Includes a New Member: You
This time around, we’ve made a couple of adjustments to the voting structure for New Beverage Showdown, in which attendees and livestream viewers will have a direct role in the judging process.
“Raw” Coconut Water Under Scrutiny of the FDA
Last month, New York-based Exotic Superfoods voluntarily recalled its flagship Young Thai Coconut water product, following a visit from the FDA.
Review: Blue Monkey Organic Coconut Water
Blue Monkey has been selling coconut water for a while now, but this is the first time the company has marketed USDA Organic offerings. It’s also the first time that Blue Monkey has employed a 16.9 oz. Tetra Pak carton for its coconut water.
Five Years in Review
Brands create categories. But declining categories can smother brands. That’s what a five-year analysis of topline category data tells us.
BevNET Live Breakout Sessions: Finance, Law, Key Decisions
Breakout sessions will feature a series on valuations and exit strategy, as well sessions dealing with law, blogging and public relations, scientific advisory boards and studies, and a track linking design, processing, and packaging decisions to product outcomes.