Refresco Beverages Announces CEO Transition

Dutch bottling conglomerate Refresco is gearing up for a leadership transition, announcing today the retirement of CEO Hans Roelofs, effective August 1.

CPG Week: BetterBrand’s Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku’s Fresh Funding

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb bread maker BetterBrand, a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks.

Reviews: Hy.Q Breaks A Sweat, Saint Viviana Is Heavenly

This week's new product reviews cuts across three red-hot categories -- adult non-alcoholic (represented by Saint Viviana), everyday hydration (as seen through Hy.Q) and next-gen functional drinks (Blaze 'n Chill).

Aria Growth Partners Closes $152M Fund-II

Buoyed by strategic exits of portfolio companies LesserEvil and Hero Cosmetics, Aria Growth Partners announced today the close of its second fund with $152 million in capital commitments.

Beverage Sales, Volume Trending Positive As Summer Heats Up

Non-alcoholic beverage sales are trending upward in the two-week period ended June 14, as volume rose and pricing dipped, according to the latest NielsenIQ data analysis by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

BevNET Live: Jack Belsito Breaks Down His Comeback Turn at VOSS

Jack Belsito has been around the block. With a resume that includes turns as the CEO of Snapple Beverage, VOSS of Norway and Health-Ade – and now back at VOSS as CEO of the water brand’s Americas division – Belsito leads with over 35 years of consumer products experience.