Review: Hint Fizz
Hint’s carbonated line known as “Fizz” is finally here — and we’ve had a chance to try all four flavors. They’ve done a great job of creating a product that…
Zola Expands National Footprint; Bazi hits Rite Aid
Two superfruit beverage brands have confirmed key national retail activations today. Zola Brazilian Superfruits is moving into national supermarket chain Safeway with six SKUs. The company will begin selling 12…
The New Distribution Landscape- Part 1
At a time when so many Americans make their livelihoods by moving electrons around, dragging heavy cases of liquid from a warehouse to store shelves might seem to be an…
Review: House Kombucha
Hand-crafted in San Francisco, House Kombucha is a raw kombucha product that has an interesting point of differentiation: low calories. Just how low? Only 10 calories per serving (or 20…
Cooler Check In: Chia
No longer just for dog-shaped window plants, chia is now a rising star in the world of “superfoods” – and a fast-emerging ingredient to watch in the beverage industry. But will its full potential be realized by being an enhancement to an existing beverage type or a standalone product? Our article takes a look at what's on the market today and what the future might hold for chia.
Review: On Point Energy Shot
Founded by vets, On Point Energy’s intentions, which includes giving 40% of profits to veterans, deployed troops, and families of deployed troops, are certainly admirable. And while the formulation and…
Review: Very Cherre
Made with Michigan Montmorency tart cherries, Very Cherre is definitely some of the best tasting cherry juice that we’ve ever had from a bottle. On top of that, their proprietary…
Neither Rumor nor Hint: Finally, Here Comes Hint Fizz
While rumors of a HINT carbonated beverage have circulated for years, HINT founders Kara and Theo Goldin didn’t unveil HINT Fizz until the 2011 Fancy Food Show. They finally officially…
Nawgan Founder Paul: With $3 Million, Brand Must Be Surgical
A few days after announcing an investment by Japanese conglomerate Kirin Holdings in his brain health brand Nawgan, founder Rob Paul discussed the deal with BevNET. The deal was for…
Review: Warrior Energy
If you’re thinking “Didn’t BevNET already review Warrior Energy Drink?,” no, you are not mistaken. This Warrior Energy drink shares the same name as the other Warrior Energy Drink that…
The Whole Package: Thoughts on Successful Packaging
I am big admirer of great packaging. I can think of no other industry that is more successful in its presentation of its products than the beverage industry. In no…
Reed’s Inc. Issues Statement Regarding FDA Inquiry
Reed’s Inc., maker of a variety of natural sodas and non-alcoholic ginger beers, has changed the wording on labels of Reed’s Natural Energy Elixir and Reed’s Nausea Relief in response…
Review: AMAzon Waters White Tea Coconut Water
AMAzon Water is an all natural line of lightly flavored enhanced waters. The functional ingredients used in their products are inspired by the amazon, with flavors including ingredients such as…
Gunning for Hunger: Street King Energy Shot
In his attempt to “go shot for shot with world hunger,” rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has enlisted a big ally: Big Red, that is. The company that makes the…