Beverage Digest

Announcing Beverage Digest 2026 Awards judge: Matthew Wilton Matt Wilton is Managing Director at Elrose Consulting, responsible for delivery of strategic international research and consulting assignments with a deep specialism in the beverage sector. This has been hard earned with over 15 years’ experience completing highly insightful, thorough, and strategic assignments in market assessment, feasibility, route to market, partner/acquisition identification, due diligence, and growth strategy. Matt has been a key partner to multiple beverage companies seeking to identify, quantify and benefit from growth opportunities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Have you entered your product in this year's awards? Enter now: https://lnkd.in/gv98Xx8 #awards #judge #beverage #beveragedigest

Pure Genius Protein has launched Protein + Fiber shots. The 3.38-oz shot combines 20g of protein with 5g of fiber. The product contains 100 calories and has zero sugar and zero fat. Flavors are Mango Banana and Orange Blast. A 12-pack retails for $48 online and at Target. From the 9/16 Beverage Digest Newsletter. Read all Noteworthy Launches here: https://lnkd.in/dE8rKkDh #new #news #launches #beverage #beveragedigest #protein #proteinshot

A few days left for Early Bird entry for the Beverage Digest Awards! Enter before this Friday and save. Your brand deserves recognition. Enter now to make your mark! Purchase on or before October 2 to get $50 discount per award. (Once purchased, entrants will have until November 6, 2026 to submit their materials) https://lnkd.in/gv98Xx8 #awards #discount #enter #competition #beverage

Announcing Beverage Digest 2026 Awards judge: Larry Trachtenbroit Creating Brand Formulas since 2000, "Liquid" Larry made waves selling Planet Java to Coca-Cola in 2001. Larry's expertise spans Stoli USA, Kimberly Clark, Zing Zang and his own creation: Twisted Cherries. Named Entrepreneur of the Year in 03 by Baruch. Have you entered your product in this year's awards? Enter now: https://lnkd.in/gv98Xx8 #awards #judge #beverage #beveragedigest

Saint James Iced Tea, backed by Arizona Tea co-founder John M. Ferolito, has added an organic Yerba Mate product. The line comes in flavors Mango Passionfruit, Raspberry Lemon, and Strawberry Tangerine. Each 16-oz bottle has 150 milligrams of natural caffeine and 20 to 25 calories. Saint James reported 164% year-over-year growth in August and has surpassed 25,000 retail doors across the US and Canada, with the new line rolling out to Kroger and Albertsons. From the 9/16 Beverage Digest Newsletter. Read all Noteworthy Launches here: https://lnkd.in/dE8rKkDh #new #news #launches #beverage #beveragedigest #tea

Announcing Beverage Digest 2026 Awards judge: Jennifer Cue Jennifer Cue is the founder of onCue Ventures. She is an experienced C-suite executive and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Raising Capital, Cashflow management, Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, Consumer Products, and Sales. Strong business development professional and a graduate from McGill University. Have you entered your product in this year's awards? Enter now: https://lnkd.in/gv98Xx8 #awards #judge #beverage #beveragedigest

The Breeze Podcast is an original podcast from Beverage Digest. Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford talks shop: news of the day, interesting competitive trends, new products and categories. He brings you into the kinds of conversations that we have here every day at Beverage Digest. To dissect what’s happening, connect dots, and ask the most important question: “What does this mean?” Listen to our latest episode: https://lnkd.in/e4CmgqHz #podcast #beverage #beveragedigest #news #trends #categories #conversations

Mexico-based GRUPO PISA’s Chief Corporate Officer Alejandro Troya has taken over as Electrolit CEO following the departure of Christian Patiño Webb to Olipop as its new CEO. From the 9/16 Beverage Digest Newsletter. Read all People news here: https://lnkd.in/g_gpxts7 #new #news #beverage #beveragedigest #ceo #electrolit

Announcing a Beverage Digest 2026 Awards judge: Jasmine Dadlani Jasmine Dadlani joined McKinney in early 2018 as Director of Strategy before being promoted to Chief Strategy Officer in late 2020. Her strategic insights have led McKinney to Little Caesars, Pampers, People’s United Bank and Stop & Shop wins. In her 20-plus years in the business, Jasmine has worked at some of the best strategic and creative agencies, including Chiat\Day, Arnold, Deutsch, and Cramer-Krasselt. She has driven successful brand and business growth for a diverse range of clients, including Domino’s, Yellowtail Wine, Kraft, IKEA, Patrón Tequila, and Nikon. Her inspiration for consumer insights comes from a myriad of sources — from observations on the subway to the field of behavioral psychology. Have you entered your product in this year's awards? Enter now: https://lnkd.in/gv98Xx8 #awards #judge #beverage #beveragedigest

Nestlé has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamins, minerals, and supplements business, including electrolyte tablet brand Nuun Hydration, to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners, LLC Partners for $1 billion, the company has announced. The deal is expected to close during the first half of 2027. From the 9/16 issue of the Beverage Digest Newsletter. Read all Territory Changes and Deals here: https://lnkd.in/gUv5iCrr #new #news #beverage #beveragedigest #nestle #nuun #deals #privateequity #sale #electrolyte