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Review: Simply Originals New Flavors

Simply Originals, who started out with two very original beverages (Purple Corn and Flax Seed), has added two additional flavors to the lineup.  These two varieties use their flax seed…

Coffee Contenders

With Frappuccino and a pair of energy drink/coffee blends leading the way, RTD coffee remains a category that more companies have failed at than turned into a big win. But…

Review: Tazo Zero Calorie Iced Chai

Using a blend of erythritol and stevia, Tazo’s Zero Calorie Iced Chai is an attempt to latch on to the new trend of being zero calorie and “naturally sweetened.” It…

BevNET Live Summer 11: Sold Out

For the fifth consecutive time, BevNET Live is again sold out. And that’s not all — BevNET Live Summer 11 features the largest number of registered attendees for any BevNET…

Review: 7UP Retro

Introducing two retro-inspired takes on 7UP, from The Celebrity Apprentice Finalists Marlee Matlin and John Rich. Made with Real Sugar for an UNdeniably crisp, clean taste and only available for…

Review: Phenom Coconut Water

Phenom is a from concentrate coconut water product that is produced by Pepsi for exclusive sale in GNC retail outlets. It’s definitely an original effort, with a “100% coconut water”…

BevNET Live: New Beverage Showdown Panel Announced

The five judges who will select the most promising new beverage presentation — and award prizes worth over $10,000 — will anchor BevNET Live’s first-ever New Beverage Showdown. In addition…

Review: Lipton 100% Natural…and Diet (Not Natural)

Lipton’s new RTD tea line contains two types of flavors — “100% Natural” and “Diet” (using sucralose and ace-k). It’s an interesting / confusing setup that seems to be trying…

Review: The Boss

“The Boss” is a new energy drink from the makers of Liquid Ice Energy Drink. Unfortunately, the stock flavor and generic looking design didn’t fare too well in the product’s…

Review: illy issimo’s Two New Flavors

illy issimo, which is made through a partnership between Illy and Coca-Cola North America, has added two new varieties to their RTD coffee line. First is illy caffe “no sugar,”…

Review: Vitalyte

Vitalyte is sports nutrition company that is focused on electrolyte replacement and hydration balance.  Their product line is designed to be a straightforward, simple electrolyte drink that replaces fluids, electrolytes…

Review: Adina Holistics Zero

For a zero calorie beverage that’s sweetened with stevia and erythritol, Adina’s Holistics Zero line of herbal elixirs delivers very impressive flavor.  It’s one of those rare diet products that…