Pure Growth Partners' co-founder Chris Clarke has lent some context to business partner Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Twitter message that his company had signed a deal for Pepsi to distribute Street King energy shots. According to Clarke, Street King has landed a key independent Pepsi distributor, the Honickman Group, which is known for its powerful execution in the New York and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Vuka Intelligent Energy recently added a new zero calorie line known as “ZO-CAL.” The line features three formulations, each of which includes its own function and flavor combination. Visually, ZO-CAL…
We’re still chasing this, but over on twitter, the ever-tweeting rapper/actor/occasional beverage mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has told the world that his Street King energy shot has begun some…
Building a company, balancing the way investment can help it grow, and finally selling it off – it’s a process every entrepreneur needs to consider, and one that was addressed…
Kirin Free is a 0.00% ABV product that is being marketed as a non-alcoholic alternative to beer. Produced by the Kirin Brewery Company of Japan, the product is currently in…
Monster Rehab, which was the winner of BevNET’s Best of 2011 Best Energy Drink Award, recently added new flavors to their line of non-carbonated electrolyte enhanced energy drinks. We’ve taken…
Ruckpack is a caffeine free (yes, you read that right) energy shot that was created by military veterans. With an extremely pleasing flavor and a formulation that appears to deliver…
In the 11 months since its debut, Pitaya Plus has made significant strides in the distribution of its antioxidant-rich beverage. Despite hitting the market at a time when U.S. consumer knowledge of pitaya is very low (it’s more common name, dragon fruit, is a little better known), Pitaya Plus has resonated with natural foods retailers and consumers who have taken to its message of health and wellness and applauded the company’s focus on fair and sustainable business practices.
Coco Cafe, which recently won the New Beverage Showdown 2 at BevNET Live Winter 11 (video), is a blend of an RTD coffee and coconut water. While these two things…
Here are the final three presentations from New Beverage Showdown 2: Runa, 82Go, and the winner of the competition, Coco Café.…
The Denver Broncos might have lost last Sunday, but they’re still “Tebowing” at FRS. The functional beverage company, which relies on the antioxidant quercetin to provide an energy boost, has…
Sipp, which calls itself the “champagne of sodas,” has extended their lineup since we first took a look at the product. Two new flavors are part of the Sipp brand,…
After an energetic and dramatic debut at BevNET Live Summer 2011, BevNET reprised the “New Beverage Showdown” at our recent winter conference in Santa Monica. The beverage brand competition - developed in partnership with Coke's Venturing and Emerging Brands Unit – offers the founders of six new companies the opportunity to showcase their business plan and products in front of a panel of expert judges. Here are the first three presentations, from Joia, HDX, and Jetway; you’ll be able to view the remaining three tomorrow.
Aloe Gloe, which is a product of LA Libations that was announced this Fall, is an aloe vera enhanced beverage that’s taking a different path than the products that typically…
