Martín Caballero
Martín writes news articles and feature stories covering the non-alcoholic beverage industry for BevNET. A graduate of Boston University, Martín's previous work has appeared in USA Today, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald.
Posts by Martín Caballero
Blue Bottle, The Weeknd Spotlight Ethiopian Coffee Culture With New Collab
Nestle-owned Blue Bottle Coffee is partnering with multi-Grammy award winner The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) and his record label, XO, to create a new line of premium Ethiopian coffees that honor the “Starboy” singer’s family roots.
News Roundup: Hershey Invests In Social, Environmental Programs; Burcon Makes Bid For Merit
In this week’s roundup: Hershey invests in social, environmental supply chain programs in the Ivory Coast; Burcon makes a bid for Merit Functional Foods; Citibank issues new ESG warnings for beef, soy producers; and layoffs reach Tyson and Utz.
President Paul: Amy’s Kitchen Appoints Schiefer As New Prexy
Amy’s Kitchen is promoting longtime company executive Paul Schiefer to President, one of several personnel changes announced by the organic and natural food maker today.
FTC Puts Companies on Notice: “Don’t Play Fast & Loose With the Truth”
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned around 670 companies to stop making unsubstantiated product claims or face the prospect of steep civil penalties.
Report: Alt. Deals in CPG Rising Amidst Economic Squeeze
Despite rising inflation and a grim economic forecast, CPGs can still access growth capital thanks to a “much broader toolkit” of alternative M&A options, explained analysts from Bain & Company during a webinar this week.
CPG Startups Hopeful After FDIC Moves to Protect SVB Depositors
Venture backed CPG is breathing a sigh of relief for the moment after the federal government stepped in to fully protect all depositors at Silicon Valley Bank after its collapse last week.
Study: Sweetener Erythritol May Elevate Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
A new study in the scientific journal Nature Medicine is drawing links between popular sweetener erythritol and blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death.
FDA: Ineffective Cleaning, Sanitation to Blame for Lyons Magnus Contamination
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is pressing aseptic food and beverage maker Lyons Magnus for more answers around the company’s response to health code violations that sparked a recall of around 35 million products last summer.
On Heels of Completed Investment, Rishi Reveals Growth Plans
When Rishi Tea & Botanicals founder Josh Kaiser launched his business as a 24-year-old fresh out of college in 1997, he was used to being the youngest one in the room.
Albertsons: WA Supreme Court Accelerates Dividend Review Schedule
The Washington State Supreme Court has accelerated the review process of a temporary block on grocery chain Albertsons’ $4 billion shareholder dividend. The expedited review, moved up to January 17 from its original date in February, aims to resolve questions over the payment.