Review: Eric’s Famous Energy
Eric’s Famous Energy is a line of energy drinks based in the Pacific Northwest. Most notable is the the brand’s packaging, which, with its choice of a 12 ounce glass…
Industry Group on NYC Beverage Ban: “The Fix Was in From the Beginning”
Calling the ruling a "rubberstamped" decision by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, beverage industry group New Yorkers for Beverage Choices blasted the city's Board of Health for passing a proposal that will ban the sale of many sugar-sweetened drinks in restaurants, food trucks, theaters and other on-premise retailers.
Review: Reed’s Culture Club Kombucha
Reed’s, Inc., maker of several lines of soda that are sold in the natural channel nationwide, recently announced their entry into the kombucha category. Known as “Culture Club Kombucha,” their…
NYC Board of Health Approves “Bloomberg Ban”
Let the legal challenges begin... This morning, New York City's Board of Health approved the so-called "Bloomberg Ban" on the sale of large containers of sugary drinks in on-premise retail locations. The ten-member panel approved the proposal, which cited sugary drinks as a leading cause of obesity, by a vote of eight to zero, with one abstention and one vacant seat on the board.
Coke Completes Senior Leadership Team with New Appointments
The Coca-Cola Co., Inc. announced today that it has completed the formation of its senior leadership team within its new global operating structure. Coke appointed a number of executives to top positions in its newly organized three operating businesses - Coca-Cola International, Coca-Cola Americas and Bottling Investments Group (BIG) - effective on Jan. 1, 2013.
Review: A-Game
A-Game, which is marketed by Orlando based startup All in Beverage, LLC., is a new sports/hydration beverage that is enhanced with sea salt and honey. In addition, it offers pleasant…
Personnel Carousel Keeps Spinning at PepsiCo
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that John Compton, PepsiCo's current President, has left the company to become the CEO of Pilot Flying J Oil Corporation. PepsiCo Europe CEO Zein Abdalla has been elevated to President, PepsiCo, and PepsiCo executive Enderson Guimaraes has been named CEO of PepsiCo Europe, succeeding Abdalla.
BevNET Live: Explore Alternative Financing with CircleUp
BevNET is pleased to announce that Ben Lee, Director of Business Development for CircleUp, will be on hand during the BevNET Live event in Santa Monica on Dec. 3 and 4. CircleUp is an online platform that connects high-growth small consumer brands with value-added investors, and is just one of several sources of alternative financing that Lee will discuss in his presentation, "Alternative Sources of Financing for Beverage Companies."
Bai Makes Deeper Push into California
Bai Brands is expanding the availability of its coffee fruit-infused beverages in California. Today, the company announced a new distribution agreement with Santa Barbara-based Pacific Beverage Company and a retail authorization with premium grocer Gelson’s, which operates 17 locations in Southern California.
Honest Opinions: First Seth, Now Barry’s Take on The Bloomberg Ban
A few weeks after Honest Tea co-founder and TeaEO Seth Goldman penned an op-ed criticizing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on the on-premise sale of large containers of sugary drinks, Barry Nalebuff, the company's other founding partner, offered his own critique in a recent post published on (ironically enough) Bloomberg.com.
More Deals: KeVita Closes Round with KarpReilly
Sparkling probiotic drink KeVita has closed a round of financing. The brand is touted as a less-vinegary but still probiotic beverage co-founded by nutritional consultant Chakra Earthsong Levy and winemaker Bill Moses.
Review: Joia New Flavors
Joia, which one a BevNET Best of 2011 award, recently had two new flavors added to the lineup: Ginger, Apricot & Allspice, and Orange, Jasmine & Nutmeg.…
Just Chill Partners with L.A. Libations, Aims for Mainstream Distribution
The Chill Group has announced a partnership with brand incubator L.A. Libations to expand the availability of its Just Chill relaxation drink line. L.A. Libations co-founder Danny Stepper said a growing number of retailers have expressed interest in the relaxation drink business, and that Just Chill, an all-natural product that uses L-theanine as its primary functional ingredient, was the brand that he viewed as having the best potential to be the leader in the nascent category.
Runa Pulls in $3 Million in Financing Round
Ecuadorian energy blend Runa received a little stimulation itself recently in the form of a $3 million round of financing from a variety of investors, company co-founder Dan MacCombie confirmed to BevNET on Friday.