As Smartwater Departs, Big Geyser Brings on Core Natural
Core Natural, an alkaline water brand headed by FUZE and Bodyarmor founder Lance Collins, is set to join Big Geyser trucks in a matter of weeks.
Press Clips: Coke’s Stock Rises Following Fourth Quarter Earnings Report
Coca-Cola chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent said he expects 2015 to be a “transition” year for the company, before it likely returns to healthy growth in 2016.
Review: Amy & Brian Coconut Water with Grape
Amy & Brian has added a new grape flavored variety to its coconut water line. The product uses a purple accent on its 17.5 oz can, and while the color is certainly synonymous with grapes, we wonder if consumers who aren’t familiar with the Amy & Brian's brand will recognize the product as coconut water.
Aquahydrate Secures $10 Million in Debt Financing Deal
The funds will be used for “working and growth capital needs,” according to Salus Capital Partners, which provided the asset-backed credit.
Operations at SoCal HPP Juice Co-Packer Said to be Unaffected by Bankruptcy
While Calpack and HPPFS are both profitable and cash-flow positive, internal strife at parent State Fish Co. and a sharp decline in the abundance of fresh fish has placed “significant financial pressure” on the subsidiaries.
Review: Daily Greens Chia
In January, cold-pressed juice brand Daily Greens introduced a new line of chia-infused line of juices. Packaged in 12 oz. bottles, the line comes in three varieties, and it's clear to us that the company done an excellent job both inside and outside the bottle.
Channel Check: Bottled Water (Still)
While Smartwater is still on a big growth curve, so is the entire category.
Distribution Roundup: Sparkling Ice Starts Global Expansion in Canada
Also heading north is True Drinks, which announced a partnership with Loblaws Supermarkets to bring AquaBall naturally flavored water to the retailer’s locations throughout Canada.
Coke Steps on a “Mein”; Suspends Twitter Campaign
When the Coca-Cola Co. was developing its #MakeItHappy social media campaign, content involving Adolf Hitler was most certainly not part of the planning process.
New on BevNET FBU: “Low-Fat” is Out. Unadulterated is In.
It’s clear that Americans are trying to eat healthier. But if you’re thinking about labeling your product as “light” or “low-calorie,” you might actually be turning off a few customers.
Review: Bruce Cost Ginger Ale Blood Orange Meyer Lemon
We’ve been big fans of Bruce Cost Ginger Ale since our first sip. However, the company's attempts at flavored offerings, while always nice tasting, could never pull us away from the Original unadulterated version. With the company's latest flavor, Blood Orange Meyer Lemon, we were expecting to feel the same way.
Kill Cliff Enters Walmart, Introduces Naturally-Sweetened ‘Berry Legit’
Despite being a brand best known for its Internet presence and popularity within the CrossFit community, Kill Cliff has been making significant moves into conventional retailers.
Suja Squeezes Hollywood Wallets: CAA, DiCaprio, Leto, Vergara Invest
Today Suja revealed that its latest investment round had included some of the best-known actors on the planet.
Fuze Tea, Gold Peak Join Coke’s Billion-Dollar Club
Amid burgeoning demand for iced tea products, the Coca-Cola Co. today announced that Gold Peak and Fuze Tea are two of the newest additions to its portfolio of billion-dollar brands.