BAZI Management Comments on Energy Drink Claims
DENVER, CO. – (PR NEWSWIRE) – July 13, 2011 – BAZI International, Inc. (OTCBB: BAZI) announced today that it is aggressively answering and supporting the call for tighter regulations regarding…
Jeffrey Klineman
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As Editor-in-Chief of BevNET, Jeff Klineman oversees the organization's reporting across all of its web sites, as well as BevNET Magazine. Jeff also plans, curates, and hosts the BevNET Live and NOSH Live conferences. Jeff previously worked as a newspaper reporter for the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, the Boston TAB and the Metrowest Daily News, and has freelanced for publications like Slate, Boston Magazine, Self, George, Commonwealth, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is a graduate of Yale University and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. A frequently-cited expert on the beverage industry, Jeff has also twice been named in Forbes as one of the 25 Most Influential when it comes to Consumer and Retail Companies.
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Applied Food Sciences successfully concludes patent infringement case
Austin, TX – (July 2011) – Applied Food Sciences, Inc. has favorably concluded a patent dispute with Dajomi Brands, LLC, the former marketers of NOHO “The Hangover Defense”™ shot, that…
Muscle Milk Warned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to Muscle Milk maker Cytosport saying the dominant protein drink brand’s labels could be misleading to consumers. The agency’s concerns…
Rainforest Revamps
Rainforest Beverages will be putting its soda brand, Rainforest Cola, on hold and instead launching a pair of new SKU’s in the coming months that feature fruit flavors more prominently.…
Beverage Industry Veteran Ed Slade Passes Away
This morning, BevNET received the very sad news that Ed Slade has passed away after a battle with cancer. Ed's time in the industry will not be forgotten, having worked with a host of food & beverage companies both big and small, including ConAgra, Group Danon/Evian, FIJI Water, Twelve Beverages, and Owater. His biggest and most impressive feat came during his tenure at FIJI, where, as President and COO, he led the brand from being its startup roots into what eventually became the number one bottled water in the US.
Aguas Frescas Pioneering Brand, Cobá, Deepens Rapid Expansion into Northern California
Los Angeles, CA- Cobá’s recent launch of the first line of RTD all-natural aguas frescas continues to show success and growth in a young but growing new category of RTD…
WILD Flavors GmbH Moves Forward with Stevia Solutions for All Applications with the Initial Approval of Stevia for the EU
Zug, SWITZERLAND, July 6, 2011 – WILD Flavors GmbH (“WILD”) continues its commitment to health, wellness, and natural products by promoting the broader use of Stevia after the announcement by…
They’re Ba-ack! Better Pack a Toothbrush!
For those of you who just don’t buy the notion that the overall consumer trend is toward healthier living, here’s a little something to buttress your argument….…
h2O® Spring Water Rocks Lollapalooza 2011 as Official Water Sponsor
WESTON, Fla., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — h2O®, the natural spring water in a revolutionary paper bottle, today announced it is the official water sponsor of Lollapalooza, an experience-based destination…
Frank Kerker to run FMF Power Beverage
Longtime Lance Collins associate Frank Kerker, who had previously been a marketing executive at the serial beverage entrepreneur’s FUZE company, has been installed in a similar position with new beverage…
Share of Stomach, Share of Government
Some interesting news out there that we’re not too proud to introduce: First of all, Advertising Age has done a five-year update on just what the heck it is Americans…
Hint, Legend in Financial Harmony
Looks like HINT has gone the celebrinvestor route, adding R&B singer John Legend (we loooove that joint you dropped with The Roots, yo!) and a pair of private equity groups,…
Wildrick Becomes BAZI CEO
There’s some interesting news out of Denver this morning, where Debbie Wildrick has been appointed CEO of shot company BAZI International, replacing Kevin Sherman, who retains the title of President.…
Reed’s, Inc. Completes Distribution Agreement for the Full State of Florida
Company Continues to Build Direct Store Distribution Network in the Southern Region of the US LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – Jun 22, 2011) – Reed’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: REED), maker of top-selling…