BevNET TV: An Interview with Ben Weiss of Bai BevNET TV: An Interview with Ben Weiss of Bai

BevNET TV: An Interview with Ben Weiss of Bai

by Ray Latif,

It’s been a breakout year for Bai and its line of coffee fruit infused beverages. The brand started 2011 on a torrid pace, generating a substantial amount of interest at the Natural Products Expo West show in March and widespread acclaim for its flavor profile and clean, sharp packaging. Additionally, in recent months, Bai developed partnerships with powerful regional DSD distributors from some NIDA affiliates and also the Honickman Group, getting it access to a number of key markets in the Northeast, Southeast and West Coast.

Review: Cheribundi Ginger Cherry Juice Review: Cheribundi Ginger Cherry Juice

Review: Cheribundi Ginger Cherry Juice

by BevNET.com Staff,

Cheribundi’s Ginger Cherry Juice pairs two highly distinct flavors into one mouth-puckering, tart beverage. This not-from-concentrate drink claims to have over 50 cherries in the bottle and has no added…

New Beverage Showdown 2: Jumpstart Your Beverage Company New Beverage Showdown 2: Jumpstart Your Beverage Company

New Beverage Showdown 2: Jumpstart Your Beverage Company

by BevNET.com Staff,

Did you launch your beverage company in the past two years? If so, here’s a reminder to check out the upcoming the New Beverage Showdown 2, which is presented by Venturing & Emerging Brands. The New Beverage Showdown 2 , which will take place at BevNET Live Winter 11 on December 5 & 6 in Santa Monica, CA (register for BevNET Live here), is an amazing opportunity to put your brand on the industry’s radar — as well as take home the $5,000 prize that’s being offered.

Review: Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee Review: Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee

Review: Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee

by BevNET.com Staff,

Chameleon Cold-Brew is a multi-serve coffee drink that is made with 100% organic and Fair Trade Arabica beans that are cold brewed for 16 hours.  And that’s it — no…

Review: Hockey Soda Energy Review: Hockey Soda Energy

Review: Hockey Soda Energy

by BevNET.com Staff,

According to the manufacturer, “hockey soda” is a drink that was, back in the 1980’s, made at hockey rinks around the world by mixing various fountain sodas.  They’ve used this…

BevNET Live Speakers: New Investors, New Brands BevNET Live Speakers: New Investors, New Brands

BevNET Live Speakers: New Investors, New Brands

by Jeffrey Klineman,

BevNET is pleased to announce the addition of a pair of leading industry voices to its roster of speakers and panelists for the Dec. 5 and 6 BevNET Live in…

Review: Fighter Energy Review: Fighter Energy

Review: Fighter Energy

by BevNET.com Staff,

Fighter Energy is a tablet based energy drink that comes packaged in a tube of 10 effervescent tablets. Making the drink is pretty easy, just drop one tablet into eight…

BevNET TV: An Interview with Seth Goldman of Honest Tea BevNET TV: An Interview with Seth Goldman of Honest Tea

BevNET TV: An Interview with Seth Goldman of Honest Tea

by Ray Latif,

In tiptoeing its way through a label refresh, Honest Tea might want to consider publishing a book about the experience. The company could call it, “How to Win Friends and Not Alienate Your Fanatic Consumer Base.” Though Honest Tea initiated redesign plans nearly three years ago, the company only recently – and quietly -- launched a new label design for its PET line of bottled tea and Honest Ade products. Seth Goldman, the President and “TeaEO” of Honest Tea, explained that as the company made the recent move into national distribution with Coca-Cola, the line needed a bigger visual impact on store...

Powders Power SupplySide West (and Photo Gallery) Powders Power SupplySide West (and Photo Gallery)

Powders Power SupplySide West (and Photo Gallery)

by John McKenna,

Powdered drink formulations dominated the recent SupplySide West tradeshow, held October 11-14 in Las Vegas. Though often overshadowed by their RTD counterparts, manufacturers believe that powdered beverages – sometimes called…

Review: Karma Wellness Water — Additional Flavors Review: Karma Wellness Water — Additional Flavors

Review: Karma Wellness Water — Additional Flavors

by BevNET.com Staff,

Recently, we took a look at Karma Wellness Water’s “Acai Pomberry” flavor and today we’re revisiting the brand to check out the rest of their line of “mix to drink”…

Review: Acai Roots Acai Juice + Coconut Water Review: Acai Roots Acai Juice + Coconut Water

Review: Acai Roots Acai Juice + Coconut Water

by BevNET.com Staff,

With new products blending coconut water with almost every conceivable juice out there, it seemed like only a matter of time until a blend of acai and coconut water hit…

Review: Teas’ Tea Crispy Apple Review: Teas’ Tea Crispy Apple

Review: Teas’ Tea Crispy Apple

by BevNET.com Staff,

Japanese tea maker ITO EN has been marketing teas in the US for many years now, but its only recently that they seem to have their eye on the mainstream.…

Preferred Beverage Offers New Routes to New York Distribution Preferred Beverage Offers New Routes to New York Distribution

Preferred Beverage Offers New Routes to New York Distribution

by Ray Latif,

Having been in the beverage distribution business for over 25 years, Lou Ferraro thinks he has learned a thing or two about what makes for a successful beverage brand. Ferraro was one of the first employees at distribution powerhouse Big Geyser in New York and has been involved in the growth and success of dozens of entrepreneurial beverage companies. Earlier this year, in what is likely to be the final exam for Ferraro’s accumulated knowledge, he opened Preferred Beverage.