Review: Auriganic
Auriganic is a 100 percent juice beverage that features auricularia auricula (aka wood ear -- an edible fungus). While we appreciate the functional ingredient in this product, we’re not convinced that this is the right approach.
Nielsen Numbers: CSDs Take a Hit, Red Bull Bests Monster Again
A positive run for carbonated soft drinks (CSD) has ended as sales of major brands within the category declined for the first time in over a year, according to a new Wells Fargo Securities report, which covers Nielsen xAOC (expanded all outlets combined) sales data for the four-week period ending on June 13.
Now Available on YouTube: Complete Video Coverage of BevNET Live Summer ’15
In a departure from past editions of BevNET Live, complete video coverage from our recently held Summer ‘15 event is now available for viewing at no cost. Located on BevNET’s YouTube page, our coverage is broken down into individual video segments by speaker presentation, panel and discussion.
Review: Sparkling ICE Cans
A couple months ago, Talking Rain announced the launch of a new package option for its popular Sparkling ICE brand. The new 8 oz. slim cans have an upscale look, as compared to the brand's PET bottles, and we're quite impressed with the execution in design.
Coke-Funded Study Examines Key Metrics on Millennials’ Impact at Retail
In a recent report, the Coca-Cola Co. sought to identify key metrics of millennial customers, including habits and attitudes, shopping occasions, and their perception of retailers.
Video: First Beverage Raising Second Fund; VEB Likely Re-Investing
Managing Partner Tom First said he hopes to close the fund by the first half of the summer, although other investors could join by the fall.
UPDATE: U.S. Attorney Names Defendants in Counterfeit 5-Hour Energy Case
The now unsealed indictment alleges the defendants, working out of California, Mexico and 5-hour’s home state of Michigan, went into the business of producing and selling knockoff energy shots in the United States in late 2011.
Review: Guru Organic Sparkling Energy Water
Guru recently added a line of organic, zero-calorie, and sparkling "energy waters" to its portfolio of energy drinks. The new products are sweetened with erythritol and stevia, something we question for beverages that are marketed as "waters."
Sprite Taps The Fader For “Obey Your Verse” Campaign
Looking to further its longstanding presence within hip-hop culture, Sprite has partnered with tastemaker music magazine The Fader on its new campaign.
Goodbye, Arty Water. Hello, Botanic Water.
Arty Water is no more, but for fans of the artichoke water product, all is not lost. A co-founder of the brand behind the development of a new brand called Botanic Waters, a line of plant-based water products, one of which is -- you guessed it -- infused with artichoke extract.
Review: Honest Tea Herbal Varieties
Earlier this year, Honest Tea announced the addition of two unsweetened and caffeine-free herbal varieties to its line of glass bottled iced teas. For, us Honest's Cinnamon Sunrise Herbal Tea and Ginger Oasis Herbal Tea are excellent examples of how producers can make highly flavorful teas without the use of sweeteners.
Now Available: Super Early Registration for BevNET Live Winter ‘15. Save $250!
The Super Early Registration discount is available through July 1. If you know you’re going to be at the conference, why wait? Sign up now and save hundreds of dollars!
Indictments and Arrests Made in Counterfeit 5-Hour Energy Case
The news arrived Thursday, more than two and a half years after Living Essentials first conducted a nationwide investigation into the matter.
Suja Backer ACG Invests in Way Better Snacks
Fresh off the sale of Krave Jerky and the public offering of Shake Shack, consumer products fund ACG has put an undisclosed amount of money behind sprouted-grain platform Live Better Brands, which makes Way Better Snacks.