Lemon Grove, CA—Following its February 2020 distribution deal with Big Geyser, cold-pressed lemon water brand Lemon Perfect has announced the closing of a significant funding round from an influential network of investors across multiple industries. Proceeds from the capital raise will be used to fund distribution growth, increase marketing support,...
Everyone who drives needs to stop at a gas station. Therefore, gas stations and convenience stores should cater to everyone who drives. Everyone at some point needs a store that is open late, and convenience stores are often the only choice. Traditionally they may not have been the healthiest choice, but...
Niles, IL—Imbibe, a beverage development company, announced their top 10 U.S. beverage trend predictions for 2020 in a press release. Many of the trends will be driven by health and wellness, in conjunction with experience-culture and the state of the economy. Holistic Wellness: Demand for beverages that support physical and...
Baltimore, MD—In the crowded exhibitor halls of Expo East, trends emerge—and we're here to bring them straight to you. While this article will focus on grocery, keep an eye out for other WholeFoods articles on the show; there’s plenty that stood out that wasn’t necessarily part of a trend (Country...
Mayfield Heights, OH—Functional ingredients can make children’s beverages more innovative and nutritional, according to a press release from Kerry, maker of Wellmune. The release cites market analysis from Euromonitor showing that the global beverage market is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2022. Many products in the category are consumed...
Minneapolis, MN—Drake’s Organic Spirits announced in a press release that it met the standards for Vegan Certification by the Vegan Awareness Foundation, making it the first and only spirit line in the world to be certified USDA Organic, Vegan, Non-GMO Project Certified, Gluten-Free and Kosher. Animal derivatives can exist in...
Market intelligence agency Mintel has announced three forward-looking trends it says will lead the momentum of global food and drink innovation in 2019 and beyond. Evergreen Consumption: A circular view of sustainability that spans the entire product lifecycle requires action from suppliers to consumers. Through the Ages: Food and...
Parent company of LaCroix sparkling water, National Beverage Corp., is facing a lawsuit that alleges its product contains non-natural and synthetic compounds, which would be opposite of how the company markets the drink. The class action lawsuit was filed on Oct. 1 by Beaumont Costales, a Chicago law firm, on...
Innovative products are always being introduced in the beverage industry. To no surprise, teas and coffee remain widely popular. Companies are recognizing gaps and how to fill those needs for consumers, for instance, with infused coffees and other drinks. Find out what’s trending in the beverage realm currently and understand...
Atlanta, GA – With overall soda sales at a 31-year low, Coca-Cola Co. will buy coffee chain Costa Coffee from the UK hospitality company Whitbread for $5.1 billion, giving it a strong coffee platform across parts of Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, with opportunity to grow. Costa...
