Packaged in the Philippines, Cocozia is a new USDA Organic coconut water that comes in an 11 oz. Tetra Pak container. While being organic and not-from-concentrate will help the brand gain some consumer following, we feel as though this product is going to have to do a lot more to make it in the competitive coconut water space.
We’re pleased to announce that BevNET Live Summer ’13, the ninth consecutive sold-out BevNET Live conference, will feature the return of a free video stream of the event. Broadcast live from New York City, the video stream will cover every presentation and panel from the show, which will take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion on June 4 and 5.
Back from the dead, Oogave, which markets a line of organic sodas, has introduced LOCA, a new brand of 10-calorie soft drinks. The products, which are sweetened with a stevia…
BevNET Live Summer '13 is now SOLD OUT. If you would still like to attend, a wait list is available. Follow the link below to enter your name and information, and a BevNET representative will contact you as soon as possible.
Barring any kind of last-minute madness, we're happy to present the final agenda for BevNET Live in New York on June 4 and 5.
When it comes to protecting the public from the dangers of energy drinks, Monster Beverage Corp. is like the rooster guarding the hen house. That’s the opinion of Kevin Goldberg, an attorney with Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, and one half of the legal team representing the family of Anais Fournier, a 14 year-old girl whose death in 2011 is blamed on her consumption of two Monster Energy drinks.
When Eric Schnell and Debbie Wildrick agreed to present at BevNET’s Beverage School conference in April, little did they know the event would become a sort of first date for a merger. Since that time, Metabrand has agreed to acquire Growing Innovative Brands and make Wildrick the centerpiece of a new advisory department focusing on snacks and beverages.
Alley Oop is new citrus-flavored sports drink from Youthtopia Beverages. Unfortunately, the product, which is made with a blend of natural and artificial sweeteners, is anything but a slam dunk.
Yes, BevNET Live offers attendees the opportunity to learn from and network with some of the most knowledgeable and successful professionals in the beverage industry. But did you know that the event will also offer access to best-in-class sponsors, suppliers, and vendors who are prepared to introduce show attendees to high-quality innovations?
Heart of Tea recently launched two new varieties -- Lemon and "Victorian," a sweet black tea -- to its line of all-natural, ready to drink bottled teas. While the company has done well to create two great-tasting products, there are a couple hiccups with the each tea, one in terms of formulation and the other in its packaging.
Shaquille O’Neal himself unveiled the new four-flavor Soda Shaq Cream Soda line via his Twitter account today (he has more than 7 million followers, so the word definitely got out); the products carry a suggested $.99 price and come emblazoned with one of eight photos of the big man’s unique facial expressions.
It’s a given that most beverage entrepreneurs are constrained by limited financial resources, and when it comes to spending a sizable amount of money to establish proof of concept, it’s imperative to look before leaping. So what’s the best way to create the foundation for a successful product launch without breaking the bank? Start small. That’s the advice of Bob Burke, the founder of Natural Products Consulting, and a longtime advisor for beverage industry start-ups.
Earlier this year, Zico introduced a reformulated version of its Latte variety, and our review team decided to take a second look at the flavor. Was there a significant improvement in taste? Read on...
We’re less than two weeks away from BevNET Live Summer ‘13 in New York City, and we thought it was time to pull up the curtain and reveal the slate of outstanding judges for BevNET Live’s signature competition, the New Beverage Showdown.
