Kill Cliff Announces Hire of Joe Driscoll as New CEO
The news of Driscoll’s appointment follows a string of hires at Kill Cliff as the brand continues its expansion beyond its core crossfit community base.
Review: Wandering Bear Coffee
Based in New York City, Wandering Bear Cold Brew is a blend of freshly roasted 100 percent Arabica coffee and cold-filtered water. Packaged in a 96 oz. bag-in-box format, Wandering Bear targets a niche (resealable multi-serve), that is served by few, if any, cold brew coffee brands.
Steaz Launches Organic Cactus Water Line
Made with prickly pear cactus juice, Fair Trade Certified green tea, natural flavors and stevia, Steaz is promoting the cactus water as a healthy beverage option with natural functionality, including antioxidant, hydration, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.
Alliance Consumer Growth Closes on $210 Million Fund
ACG Managing Partner Josh Goldin said that the size of the fund won’t change the firm's strategy of investing relatively small checks of $5-25 million in fast-growing consumer brands, although it does give the group some flexibility to go beyond its initial investment.
Press Clips: Middlebury Bans Energy Drinks, Raw Pressery Raises $4.5 Million
According to NBC News, the ban was authorized by the school’s Community Council, which is comprised of Middlebury faculty, staff and students.
Bulletproof Recalls FATwater
FATwater, the much-publicized enhanced water brand, is off the market following a December recall.
Naya Waters Seeks Return to Glory Days, Beginning With NYC
Two decades ago, Naya was one of the top-selling bottled water brands in the U.S. After years in the shadows, Naya is hoping to regain its once formidable market presence and leaning on a new partnership with Big Geyser to pave the path.
Drinkmaple Goes National With Kroger
To support the new distribution, Weiler revealed that Drinkmaple is building a new facility in St. Albans, Vt.
Review: Cawston Press Sparkling Juices
Cawston Press sparkling juice drinks are produced using a base of fresh-pressed apple juice and blended with other flavors. Cawston's Ginger Beer, Rhubarb and Cloudy Apple offerings are nicely executed in terms of formulation and packaging -- but do they have enough to stand out from competing products?
Nü To Market: Juisi Launches Dairy-Free Nut Milk Line
Juisi co-founder Joe Savino believes that the formulation of NÜMOO's organic, dairy-free nut milks differentiates them from current options on the market and that the brand has the potential to redefine the category.
Monster Goes Vertical, Acquires Longtime Supplier American Fruits & Flavors for $690 Million
The company announced the $690 million acquisition in a press release Tuesday, with Monster chairman and CEO Rodney Sacks calling the official union of the companies “a tremendous step in the continuing evolution of Monster.”
Review: Naked Pressed
Last month, Naked Juice leapt into the cold-pressed juice category with a new line called Naked Pressed. We’re pretty impressed with what Naked has been able to create -- it’s a huge step above the brand's flagship line.
CORE Organic Initiates Nationwide Launch
On the East Coast, CORE Organics will be distributed by Big Geyser, Honickman Group and Polar Beverages, while Haralambos Beverage Co. Kalil Bottling and Nevada Beverage Co. will carry the brand in the West.
Review: Sattva
Promoted as "inner transformation in a bottle," Sattva is a new line of Ayurvedic-inspired beverages. Made with a range of adaptogenic herbs, the drinks are intended to reduce stress and increase energy.