Talking Asahi: Japanese Brewer Said to Eye Sparkling Ice Maker
Potential sale called a rumor by Talking Rain representative, but the company has looked into a sale in the past.
Harmless Harvest Talks 2016 Expansion Plans, $50 Million Raise and FDA Warning Letter
The new funding comes by way of increased contributions from the company’s original group of investors, alongside a new commercial banking partnership with Wells Fargo.
Review: Stumptown Coconut Cold Brew
This variety of Stumptown Cold Brew uses coconut cream for both flavoring and to create a dairy-free version of its cold brew with milk. Made with cold brew coffee, coconut cream and cane sugar, the product has a straightforward but somewhat intense flavor.
Kombucha’s Great Gas Cloud
A near-avalanche of filings about the relative alcohol and sugar content of a stunningly popular beverage.
Harmless Harvest to Temporarily Suspend Bottling Operations Following FDA Warning Letter
Harmless Harvest's recently appointed CEO, Gianella Alvarez, addressed the issue in a statement published on Harmless Harvest's website, saying the company is currently working alongside "FDA regulators, other oversight agencies and expert consultants" to make "process enhancements" that will ensure compliance with the FDA's regulatory regulations.
Worth a Shot
No matter how hackneyed a play the copycat energy shot might be, there are plenty of brand owners tinkering with the possibility that they can extend their platform into pocket-sized bottles.
Dora’s Naturals Picks Up New Distribution for Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap
According to company press releases issued Monday, Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap will collectively enter more than 3,600 new stores beginning in 2016.
MetaBrand, Schnell Part Ways
Responsibility for the firm will now lie with Debbie Wildrick and Craig Fortin, currently MetaBrand’s chief strategy officer and President and chief operating officer, respectively.
Essential Revamp: Suja’s Mainstream Line Gets a New Look
Suja has rebranded its mainstream-oriented line of high pressure processed (HPP) juices and smoothies, dropping the word Essentials from its labels and more prominently calling out the products’ organic formulation and ingredients.
Press Clips: Sierra Mist Becomes “Mist Twst”; Gatorade to Launch Organic Variety
A PepsiCo spokesperson told Ad Age the "Mist Twst" rebrand will “highlight the lemon-lime credentials of the product.”
Video: A Look Back at BevNET Live Winter 2015
This brief video highlights a few memorable moments from the conference -- including speaker clips from Suja CEO Jeff Church, Stumptown Coffee president Joth Ricci and Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey -- as documented and edited by BevNET videographer Matt Rogers.
Review: Suja Probiotic Water
The premise behind Suja’s Probiotic Water is a bit different than the brand's other lines, which are all very high in juice content. The beverages start with the leftover materials from Suja’s cold-pressed juices, and from there the company adds water and probiotics, which results in something that tastes like a flavored water.
With Mounting Pressure From FDA, Vivazen Removes Kratom in Product Reformulation
In February the FDA issued an “Import Alert 54-15” for kratom, made from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, effectively suspending its import into the United States for use as a dietary ingredient or supplement.
Review: Soylent 2.0
Soylent 2.0 is the company’s latest evolution of its meal replacement formulation and the first that’s available in ready-to-drink form. Having tried several of Soylent's prior efforts, we can confidently say that Soylent 2.0 (the 2.0 being the version, much like a tech product) is a big step forward.