Mile High Food Science is expanding its operations by launching a new R&D facility in Denver, Colorado, and establishing a commercial office in Los Angeles, California, as part of its new agreement with Aseppak Global based on their 18 years of trajectory in developing food and beverages nationally and internationally.
New Age Beverages Corp. will seek to change its name, dropping the “Beverages” to become “NewAge, Inc.” according to a notice of annual meeting of shareholders filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday. The proposed name change comes as the publicly traded company seeks to divest several beverage brands from its portfolio and diversify its product offerings.
Industry group the Sugar Association wants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue stricter labeling guidance on alternative sweeteners in order “to stop misleading claims about added sugars content.” But other industry stakeholders argue that product labels are already transparent enough.
Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has taken another great step in furthering the safety and validation of its AMATEA organic guayusa extract by presenting its GRAS dossier to the Food and Drug Administration for review. AMATEA is a branded guayusa extract that uses a patented extraction process to highlight the caffeine and antioxidants naturally occurring in guayusa leaves to provide premium, organic energy.
Agua Bucha Kombucha-Infused Sparkling Water is a new product line from Florida-based Mother Kombucha. The products contain only 5 calories and 1 gram of sugar per can and are both USDA Organic certified and shelf stable.
Socati Corp announced it has successfully completed the rigorous evaluation process and received official USDA Organic certification for its CBD ingredient line up which can be used in USDA Organic finished products.
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today launched the LactoScope™ FT-B instrument, which delivers quick and accurate full spectrum component testing and adulterant screening for liquid dairy products such as whey, raw and skim milk, shelf stable milk and cream with under 40% fat content.
Natural Brands, Inc. has created a new website to update the Bar and Table industry on changes we have made to the company due to the pandemic.
NôMI Sparkling Water has launched three new citrus flavors: grapefruit, lemon, and lime, just in time for the summer.
Serial entrepreneur Ashley Rogers spoke how she has applied lessons from her first two businesses to the development of her current brand, Spudsy. She also shared the remarkable story about how she identified and partnered with a co-packer, why she is more thoughtful about retailer relationships than in the past and how outsourced staff has supported Spudsy’s rapid growth.
Organic protein beverage maker Orgain announced yesterday the first recipients of its new Grants for Greater Good program, which provides funds to startup brands with health and wellness oriented missions. The three winning startups include kolanut fruit-based energy drink Bissy, non-dairy ice cream maker Hakuna Brands and IncludeHealth, a maker of fitness equipment for the disabled and elderly.
Global chia producer Benexia is using its proprietary ingredients to expand its CPG brand, Seeds of Wellness, with the launch of chia pastas, plant-based milk and a chia-derived oil.
Monster Beverage Corp. told shareholders at a meeting on Monday that energy drink sales are rebounding as the country begins to loosen restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Next week BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown 19, the leading business pitch competition for the beverage industry, will feature the founders of the hottest new beverage brands, all competing virtually. The semifinalists have been chosen, as well as the expert judges who will be narrowing the field, providing feedback, and choosing the winner. Let’s meet the players.
