CircleUp Adds Honest Tea Co-Founder to its Roster of “Circles”
The equity-based crowdfunding company has added Barry Nalebuff to its roster of prominent CPG investors.
Coke, Monster Invigorate C-Store Sales Growth for CSDs and Energy
Based on Nielsen C-Store sales data for the four-week period ending on Oct. 25, the Coca-Cola Co. saw a 4.9 percent leap in year-over-year dollar sales of its CSD products within the channel.
Chobani to Launch Food Incubator
Billionaire yogurt maker Hamdi Ulukaya, who started Chobani, announced plans today to "invest in and cultivate emerging food entrepreneurs," according to an announcement from the company.
Coffee Innovation of the Non-RTD Variety, Part 1: “Bulletproof Coffee”
One of the buzziest trends in coffee involves mixing the liquid with a well-known, dairy-based product. Hearing it described like that, the combination seems like a relatively common and benign pairing. The familiar ingredient, however, is none other than butter. Yes, butter.
BevNET Live Winter ’14 is Less Than a Month Away. Are You Registered?
BevNET Live Winter ’14 is just a few short weeks away, and seats for the event are dwindling fast. If you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to register.
Review: KeVita Cleansing Probiotic Tonics
Extending its presence in the probiotic drink space, KeVita recently launched a new line of "Cleansing Probiotic Tonics." Made with a base blend of the company's effervescent probiotic base and apple cider vinegar, the line comes in four varieties: Kale Lemon, Red Beet, Turmeric Ginger and Cinnamon.
Distribution Roundup: Entrepreneurial Brands Land Distribution Deals Across the World
A handful of health-conscious beverage companies expanded their distribution recently on local, national and international levels.
Review: TreTap Sparkling Maple Water
TreTap’s sparkling line is one of the more interesting uses of maple water that we’ve seen to date. The base of this product is maple water that has been carbonated, and the resulting liquid enhanced with sugar, maple syrup, cucumber flavor, citric acid, and monk fruit (a zero-calorie sweetener).
Press Clips: America’s Most Consumed Beverages, Ranked
A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey gets the scoop on what beverages Americans are drinking most .
Bai Brands CEO Talks ‘Bai Bubbles’ and Beyond in “Beverage Buzz” Conference Call
Founder Ben Weiss is reporting that the company is approaching $50 million in sales.
Review: Outpost Cold Brew Coffee
While we’ve seen many beverage brands go for a minimalist approach, Outpost Cold Brew somehow has managed to take things to a new level. On the 12 oz. long-neck amber bottle, the company places a stark white label, which has a lot of white space and minimal copy... and it works.
PETea Revamp: Honest Gets a Custom Look, Unifies Tea & Ade Lines
Packaged in a custom-molded 16.9 oz. bottle, the new look also unifies the brand’s tea and “Honest-Ade” products into a single line, the latter reformulated and positioned as herbal teas.
Massachusetts’ Proposed Bottle Bill Suffers Landslide Defeat; California Cities Split Verdicts On Soda Tax
The beverage industry saw wins and losses in the results of last night’s midterm ballot questions.
BevNET’s 2014 Craft Spirits and Mixers Guide is Now Available for Download
The inaugural guide features a range of early-stage and established craft spirits brands, each producing an array of unique, small-batch spirits, from across the U.S. The compilation also includes a broad spectrum of mixer companies playing in the space, showcasing the continuing breadth of variety in the category.