We are pleased to announce that Brewbound.com (that’s BevNET.com’s site for craft beer) will be coming to NYC in June with its second conference dedicated to the craft beer industry.…
And there's another one in the pool... AriZona has leaped into the growing sub-segment of coconut water/coffee combos with the introduction of CocoZona Espresso. The new beverage - the first product extension in AriZona's fledgling CocoZona line - is a 100 percent coconut water and espresso blend and contains 50 mg of caffeine and 70 calories per 14.5 oz. bottle.
PepsiCo tipped its hand on its innovation plans today, advertising for a position on a still-forming team designed to work with emerging beverages out of its Naked Juice offices near Los Angeles. The Beverage Growth Ventures team will be led by Chris Lansing, the General Manager of its Naked Juice and Izze division, BevNET has learned. Naked/Izze operates as a separate, West Coast entity, although it is owned by PepsiCo.
With the success of the Monster Rehab line, it’s no surprise that the Monster Beverage Company continues to churn out flavors in an effort to further bolster this non-carbonated line. …
A federal judge has ruled that a class action lawsuit filed against the makers of Muscle Milk cannot proceed until the lead plaintiff improves her claims that the marketing of the brand is false and misleading. Although U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken agrees that Cytosport's claims that Muscle Milk contains “healthy fats” and that the product is a “nutritional shake” might mislead consumers, she stated that the complaint lacks sufficient detail for the suit to proceed.
Vinki is a new apple cider vinegar based beverage that currently comes in two juice based flavors. Unlike other vinegar beverages that we’ve tasted (admittedly only a few), Vinki’s flavor…
First Beverage Group has announced new details about the debut and initial distribution of its Oatworks brand of oat and fruit smoothies. Oatworks will simultaneously launch on the East and West Coast beginning in Boston through DSD distributor Blue Coast Beverage, and in San Fransisco through DBI Beverage, Inc., also a DSD distributor.
Today Wells Fargo analyst Bonnie Herzog released research derived from a poll of beverage retailers.The survey represents “tens of thousands of convenience store locations across the country” and offers some interesting insights into the overall performance of many individual beverage categories.
Had to squeeze one last headline out of that one. Neuro, which has finally been spotted in the Boston area, has softened the brand messaging on one of its more memorable SKUs.
Honest Tea has gone back to basics with their latest flavor, Raspberry Fields. This variety, which is a Whole Foods exclusive, features a blend of black tea, raspberry juice, raspberry…
In yet another coup for the brand, Harmless Harvest has added specialty grocery chain The Fresh Market to the rapidly growing list of retailers carrying its raw and organic coconut water. The Fresh Market , known for its innovative and on-trend product mix, as well as an affluent and influential consumer base, will launch Harmless Harvest in its 115 stores later this spring.
BevNET Live is announcing the addition of three speakers whose deep entrepreneurial roots and experience in the beverage industry are unmatched: Seth Goldman, Tea-EO of Honest Tea, Greg Koch, the founder/CEO of Stone Brewing Co., and John Cochran, CEO of AquaHydrate. Koch, will discuss the ways that the growth of Stone Brewing and other examples can help entrepreneurs as they strive to grow profitable companies while maintaining their ideals and individuality.
Ayu is a line of ayurvedic drinks that was recently introduced at the Natural Products Expo West 2012 show. While the concept seems in line with the health & wellness…
Do you have a brand that was launched within the last year (or is launching soon)? The New Beverage Showdown 3 is taking place at BevNET Live Summer 2012 in…
