Expo West 2022: Molson Coors Launches Barley Milk; NBA Star Booker Buys Coco5

Covering day two of Expo West, we cover the latest news and notes from the show, including Molson Coor's new barley milk Golden Wing, Frey Farms' renewed focus on beverages, RISE Brewing's innovative new cold brew nitro shot and NBA star Devin Booker's move into the industry with Coco5.

Expo West 2022: Reporters Share Takeaways From Day One

In our first video dispatch from Natural Products Expo West 2022 in Anaheim, California, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero and NOSH reporter Adrianne DeLuca discuss their observations and takeaways from the trade show’s opening day.

Leilo Reformulates, Eyes Mainstream Expansion for Kava Drinks

With war and inflation dominating headlines, consumers are looking for ways to unwind however they can, and New York-based beverage startup Leilo, maker of a line of kava-based relaxation beverages, is hoping to be the solution.

Review: St. Agrestis Phony Negroni

Brooklyn-based distiller St. Agrestis recently introduced its first ready-to-drink non alcoholic cocktail, known as “Phony Negroni.” The product is lightly carbonated and is packaged in a 6.8 ounce glass bottle. 

Taste Radio: For This Brand To Thrive, It Needed To Professionalize. Plus, The Magic Of ‘Margherita.’

Kim Allardyce, the CEO of Shire City Herbals, spoke about how an emphasis on professionalization helped reset and revitalize the now fast-growing brand of organic wellness tonics. This episode also includes a conversation with Vittorio Marzotto, the director of business development for Santa Margherita USA who chronicled the wine brand’s remarkable history and how his great-grandfather’s efforts to build a sustainable agri-business continue through today.

Hoplark Targets Craft Beer Market With Non-Alc ‘Hop Brew’

Known for its four-SKU line of RTD hopped teas, the Boulder, Colorado-based beverage company has announced its entrance into the non-alcoholic “beer” market with the launch of Hoplark 0.0, a zero-calorie, zero-proof craft brew line that arrives in stores this month.