Tampa’s Lemonicious Drink Co. turns family recipes into local fresh-fruit favorite
Barry Wong’s television and news feature follows Curtis and Nadine Knight’s journey from home recipes to a growing Florida beverage business.
Lemonicious / In the Press
Our story, told
by others.
From Florida television and newspapers to founder interviews and CPG events, explore the voices sharing our story.
Original reporting, interviews and industry appearances, linked directly to their publishers and hosts.
01 / Local & regional coverage
News & television
Independent reporting on the Lemonicious story, from early farmers markets to regional television.
Keepin’ It Local with Lemonicious Lemonade
A local television appearance introducing the family-owned brand, its real-fruit drinks, and the people behind Lemonicious.
From One Lemon to a Grove, Lemonicious Is Growing
Paul Catala profiles the Knights, their small-batch beginnings, Florida produce connections, and their expansion across local farmers markets. The story appears on page 10.
Try Some Truly Lemonicious Drinks
An early hometown profile of the Lemonicious story, highlighting the founding family and their approach to fresh ingredients and flavor.
02 / Behind the brand
Founder interviews & podcasts
Longer conversations with Curtis Knight II about building Lemonicious, ingredient standards, and entrepreneurship.
Building a Beverage Brand: With Curtis Knight II
Curtis joins Dan Melnick to discuss building Lemonicious, maintaining ingredient quality, and standing out in a competitive beverage category.
Curtis Knight II & The Lemonicious Experience!
A conversation about the founders’ entrepreneurial journey, Turkish-inspired ingredients, local sourcing, and growing a premium beverage brand.
Together Talks #151: Lemonicious Drink Co.
In a detailed founder interview, Curtis reflects on the brand’s origins, lessons from scaling production, entrepreneurship, and the motivation behind Lemonicious.
03 / Industry community
Industry recognition
Selected appearances and recognition from the food-and-beverage community.
Lemonicious at the CPG Vibes Expo West Live Show
Co-host Alex Bayer included Curtis Knight II among guests at the CPG Vibes live Expo West gathering. Curtis also shared an enthusiastic Best at Show nod from the hosts.