Is Stevia Fermentation the Next Step for Beverages?
To better manage the product’s final outcome, stevia suppliers such as Stevia First Corp., Cargill and DSM have begun fermenting it.
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Press Clips: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Indra Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo, recently discussed the challenges of balancing work with the rest of her life.
Nestle and LaCroix Debut Flavored Sparkling Waters
With their latest releases, Nestle and LaCroix have kept the carbonation, retooled the flavors and dropped the sweet stuff.
Hain Celestial’s Dreamy New Packaging
The organic products company announced Tuesday that it has redesigned the packaging of its Dream brand of alternative dairy products.
Lassonde Industries to Acquire Apple & Eve for $150 Million
The acquisition gives Lassonde its most identifiable consumer packaged goods brand, which could help the Quebec-based company make a greater push below the border.
ADM Acquires WILD Flavors for $3 Billion
The agreement will diversify the portfolio of ADM, a global supplier of food ingredients, animal feeds and biofuels, among other products.
Suja’s Tea Time
Suja Juice Co. announced Tuesday the national, Whole Foods-exclusive launch of a four-SKU line of high pressure processed (HPP) teas that features an unsweetened, biodynamic black tea.
Nestlé USA Unloads Stake in Juicy Juice
Nestlé USA announced Wednesday that it has sold Juicy Juice, a well-known but declining juice brand for kids, to investment firm Brynwood Partners.
The Anti-Cola Cola
Celsius Holdings will unveil its latest release — Celsius Negative Calorie Cola — on Friday at the Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
Hormel Foods Acquires Muscle Milk Maker
Hormel Foods has agreed to purchase CytoSport Holdings Inc., the company that owns Muscle Milk, for approximately $450 million.
Copas Cabanas
David Turconi, general manager of Guayaki's cafe, intends to take the concept of a yerba maté hub to a new set of locations.
The Changing Faces of Protein, Energy
Ingredient suppliers packed the IFT show in New Orleans with energy and protein innovation.
Trendspotting at IFT
BevNET dug deep into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) show and spotted trends — emerging and yet to surface alike.
The End of the NYC Soda Ban
The New York State Court of Appeals today rejected an effort to reinstate New York City’s plan to restrict the sale of sugary drinks, commonly referred to as “The Bloomberg Ban.”