Back from the East, Hansberry Takes the Reins at Evolution Fresh
Jeff Hansberry, who played a key role in Starbucks’ 2011 acquisition of Evolution Fresh, is now at the helm of the cold-pressed, high pressure processed juice brand.
Distribution Roundup: Coca-Cola and Reyes Holdings Team Up
From upstarts to industry powerhouses, beverage companies have broadened the scope of their operations in the last week.
Review: Teas’ Tea Extra Rich Lattes
While the notion of calling something “extra rich” is a too matter-of-fact to us, what Ito En has created with its new Teas' Tea Latte sub-line is quite enjoyable.
BevNET Live: Why Incubated Drinks Stall in Supermarkets with SPINS, IRI
The BevNET Live audience will be treated to in-depth data analyzing the effects of channel shifting on more than a dozen key beverage categories courtesy a pair of leading retail information providers.
Functional Investment: Boulder Brands Purchases Stake in Tumeric Alive
Duane Primozich of Boulder Brands Investment Group praised Tumeric Alive’s explicit association with turmeric, considering “the magnitude and potential” for the ingredient.
BevNET Live: Sell in the Drug Channel with Walgreens’ Glenn Figenholtz
At a time when function is an increasingly important component of consumable products, beverages can pop up in a variety of parts of the drug store, from the cold case to a growing set of fresh food offerings; from shelf-stable shelves to supplement aisles.
Review: GuS Dry Blackberry
While the flavor is definitely not so far off from that of GuS' pomegranate variety, this product is certainly a bit more classic in terms of its flavor and positioning. That being said, this is definitely a nice bolt-on product for the brand, and one that fits in with the rest of the flavors in terms of its execution.
Press Clips: The Kids Are Not Alright
A new study from the American Heart Association is reporting that more than 40 percent of calls to poison centers for “energy drink exposure” involve children under the age of six.
Review: Red Bull Editions – New Total Zero Varieties
At the 2014 NACS show, Red Bull unveiled an expansion of its Editions line with new Orange and Cherry varieties, each of which are zero-calorie formulations. While the new products are worthy of the Red Bull name, it’s tough to get overly excited about this from a category innovation standpoint as they definitely feels more opportunistic in nature.
Now Available: Preliminary Agenda for BevNET Live Winter ’14
While we've been busy publicizing our sessions over the past couple of months, you’ll notice that we've layered in a whole bunch of cool stuff that we haven’t even had time to brag about.
Review: Bai Bubbles
With seven varieties in the Bai5 Bubbles lineup, we had a hard time figuring out which ones to focus in on. While some are better than others, none of them disappoint, especially against other zero- or similarly low-calorie products.
Maker of Ibex Drinkable Yogurt Ceases Operations
Unable to secure a set of retail authorizations that the company hoped would take Ibex to the next stage of development, Skyland Foods founder and CEO Brandon Partridge decided that further investment in the brand would be unwise.
BevNET Live Winter ‘14 is Three Weeks Away!
Are you one of the 400+ already registered for the event? If not, don’t delay another day; seats are rapidly filling up, and the conference is on pace to sell out well before it begins.
Video: What Should I Consider When Evaluating a New Concept?
Bob Burke, the founder of Natural Products Consulting, has seen dozens of new brand pitches in his 25+ years working in the food and beverage industries. In each encounter with a new entrepreneur, Burke says that he asks a few simple questions to gauge whether or not a brand will have a chance in the marketplace.