Spare an Extra Billion? Evaluating Vultaggio’s Options
The question on our minds: unless AriZona co-founder Don Vultaggio has a really, really big safe somewhere, how does he pay John Ferolito?
Video: Eyeing Sweeter Demand for Indulgent Coffee, Ito En Doubles Down on Jay Street
Sweeter and denser that the primary line, Ito En's new Jay Street Extra Rich coffees were formulated to address consumer demand for creamier, thicker option similar to that of the familiar taste and mouthfeel of Starbucks’ Frappuccino products. Packaged in 9.1 oz. bottles, and at 150 calories and no fat, however, Adam Hertel, Ito En’s vice president of sales for grocery and natural, views the drinks to be, like the flagship products, a healthier option for consumers.
Review: Tsamma Watermelon
Following the launch of WTR MLN Water comes Tsamma, another watermelon juice product that recently came to market. Marketed as containing 95 percent watermelon juice that is cold-pressed, the beverage also contains white grape and pomegranate juices from concentrate, malic acid (used for tartness) and natural flavors. The juice, however, is not high pressure processed, something that might hamper placement amid a super-premium set that is increasingly embracing the technology.
Press Clips: AB InBev to Merge With PepsiCo?
Those folks associated with the beer and beverage industries have heard the rumor before: Anheuser-Busch InBev could merge with PepsiCo. The speculation resurfaced this week.
Review: Suja Elements “Holiday Edition”
Amid an autumn season that is now fully upon us, Suja has launched a new "Holiday Edition" variety of drinks that falls under its Elements line. Coming in three playfully-named flavors -- Call Me Pumpkin, 'Tis The Nog and Wassail to You -- the drinks are nice homage to (and improvement upon) a few classic holiday beverages.
Video: New Products, C-Store Trends and a Recap of NACS 2014
In this video, we examine the unpinning strategies behind new product introductions at the show and the role they play in C-store trends.
In Vegas, Natural Brands Plot C-Store Course
As convenience stores alter the contents of their shelves, a growing number of emerging beverage brands envision opportunity in this channel, which boasts more than 150,000 stores in the U.S. alone.
NACS: Sharing is Key to Coke’s “Formula for Success”
At the recently held NACS show, it was clear that Coke found a way to connect with millennials (and create a surge in sales) with its highly successful “Share a Coke” campaign.
BevNET Live: Inside the Boulder Brands Investment Group with Duane Primozich
Duane Primozich, Executive Vice President at Boulder Brands, is also one of three managing partners of the Boulder Brands Investment Group (BIG). He will offer a discussion of Boulder Brands' venture capital strategy, particularly with regard to beverage, as well as his overall views on the state of the beverage market and the natural foods industry.
New Beverage Showdown 8 – Is Your Brand “The Next Big Thing”?
New Beverage Showdown, BevNET’s signature beverage brand competition, will return for an eighth edition, joining the agenda at the upcoming BevNET Live Winter ’14 conference. The contest is expected to offer perhaps the most talented line-up of entrepreneurs and promising brands since its debut in 2011. Think you’re brand has a shot to win it all? Now’s your chance to find out!
Update: Statements from Ferolito, AriZona
The ruling came in, but the fighting hasn’t stopped, and at least AriZona is considering an appeal, according to statements issued by the law firms representing parties in the breakup of the founding partnership of AriZona Beverage Company.
Review: Kohana Cold Brew Coffee
Since the debut of High Brew Coffee earlier this year, we've seen a couple other brands launch a canned cold-brew coffee line. One is Kohana, which in addition to the new line, revamped its graphics. The coffee comes in three varieties and appears to have what it takes to crack mainstream channels.
NY Judge: AriZona Owes $1 Billion to Co-Founder for Buyout
A New York state judge has ruled that AriZona Beverage Company must pay about $1 billion to acquire the half of the company owned by co-founder John Ferolito, according to Reuters.
5-hour’s Unconventional Consumption Strategy
While 5-hour's Yummification campaign was one piece of a strategy to build upon an already billion-dollar business, a question remains: can the company find any more buyers than it already has?