This Week’s New Products: Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Plus SunnyD Super Greens

In this week’s new products gallery, health and wellness brand BEAM teams up with SunnyD to create a limited edition Super Greens flavor, Spindrift kicks off summer early with its Peach Strawberry offering and Devil’s Foot and ISH roll out new non-alcoholic cocktail offerings.

Spindrift Sparkling Water Announces Lime Flavor

Spindrift, the first sparkling water made with real squeezed fruit, has announced the launch of its 10th flavor, Lime, and is issuing a call for a lime emoji.

BevNET Live Winter 2018 Video: Building Premium Brands with Spindrift’s Bill Creelman

In this clip from BevNET Live Winter 2018, Spindrift founder and CEO Bill Creelman joined BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman for a discussion of the company’s journey so far and the key decisions that put it in a position to thrive. Reflecting on Spindrift’s early days, Creelman talked about the importance of developing the brand in the food service channel during its first four years, his decision to “leave the conversation and stand for something different” with regards to using natural flavors, and why brands in fast moving categories need to be committed to continually measuring performance or risk being left behind.

Spindrift Taps Kristen Bell to Launch First National Campaign

The campaign, which also includes product-forward print, out-of-home, digital and social media spots, features Superfan Kristen Bell in humorous ads that celebrate the brand’s simplicity and authenticity.

Expo West 2018 Video: Spindrift CEO Talks New Product Development

At Natural Products Expo West 2018, Spindrift founder/CEO Bill Creelman talked about how the brand’s new Arnold Palmer-style “Half & Half” flavor aims to help the company emphasize its points of differentiation in a crowded sparkling water category.

Spindrift Raises $20 M in Series B Round

Speaking with BevNET earlier today, Spindrift founder and CEO Bill Creelman said he is “a big believer” in lead investor VMG’s model of operation and called the private equity firm a full partner in guiding Spindrift’s strategy and growth.

Shirazi Distribution Looks Locally to Build Beverage Business

In emphasizing strong customer service and close relationships with local brands, Boston-based Shirazi Distributing has grown from a small one-truck operation to an established supplier to restaurants, coffee shops and independent stores.

The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2017

From acquisitions to new investments and the rise (or fall) of various brands and categories, the impact of the past year will continue to be felt well into 2018. We’ve put together our list of the Top 10 Most Read BevNET stories of 2017.

Spindrift Appoints New Senior VP Of Marketing

Spindrift, the first flavored sparkling water made with only real squeezed fruit, today announced the appointment of CPG marketing specialist, Caroline Kibler, as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

Press Clips: BYU Gets Caffeine Buzz; Yoko Ono Sues Bev Brand

In this Press Clips roundup, Brigham Young University brings caffeinated soft drinks back after an over 50 year hiatus, Yoko Ono sues to protect image rights for John Lennon from a Polish beverage brand, and the U.K. becomes a major consumer of coconut water.


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