Longtime beverage space dealmaker (and frequent BevNET Live speaker and panelist) Ross Colbert has departed media and consulting firm ZenithInternational for a global strategy position with international investment concern Rabobank,…
In announcing the hiring of Peter Kaye as its vice president of marketing Friday, the company brought on a veteran beverage marketing expert who has also worked on several major…
Oogavé is a line of agave based CSDs that are offered in both bottled and fountain formats. Aside from delivering super premium flavor, the product has only 98 calories per…
Since 2008, Kentucky based Rooibee Red Tea has been brewing up their noncarbonated rooibos teas in a nontraditional 12 ounce long neck bottle. It’s currently distributed in Whole Foods stores…
You decide. Is THIS: A) Yet another example of the wickedly snarky POS materials that have helped propel vitaminwater to the forefront of the enhanced water category? OR B) The…
Vibranz CEO David Cordtz has resigned from the fast-growing kombucha maker, BevNET has learned. Cordtz, a veteran winemaker and former owner of the Sonoma Sparkler brand of sparkling juice, left…
Silverwood Partners is pleased to announce that Brad Barnhorn has joined Silverwood Partners as an Industry Advisor, further enhancing the firm’s deep expertise and experience in the food, beverage and…
Apple Cider Vinegar has been highly regarded throughout history. Way back in 400 B.C. Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, used it for its natural detox cleansing, healing, and energizing…
Ti Tonics is a new range of drinks from New Zealand combining subtle flavours with the power of science to deliver advanced natural hydration. Significant doses of polyphenols, the active…
Not that they would want to, of course, but even those retreating to the friendly confines of the sports section this weekend couldn’t escape the beverage business. Especially not with…
Phase III Recovery is a sports and fitness recovery drink from Attitude Drinks (who formerly marketed Vis Viva energy drink). Using patented technology, this recovery drink is the only one…
In the wake of the FDA’s action on Four LOKO and other alcoholic energy drinks, many industry observers — as well as many drinkers — quickly noted that the products…
Pitaya Plus is a beverage whose key ingredients are pitaya (aka dragonfruit) and coconut water. Obviously, anything that contains coconut water gets instant buzz right now, but that’s not the…
In the manufacturer’s words, X35 energy drink is a “revolutionary new drink with special natural ingredients replacing genetically manufactured energy provided by taurine.” Unfortunately, our reviewers don’t agree with that…
