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Uncle Matt’s Launches Line of Probiotic Waters

At this week’s Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, the company will be sampling a new three-SKU line of high pressure processed (HPP), fruit juice-infused, organic probiotic waters, set to begin rolling into stores May.

Daily Greens Introduces New Look for Conventional Line

On the heels of a new $5.5 million round of funding, Daily Greens is set to unveil a new look for its conventional-oriented line of high pressure processed (HPP) green juices and has added a trio of hemp milks to its Half Pint line of 8 oz. blends.

Download BevNET’s Natural Products Expo West 2016 Show Planner

Natural Products Expo West 2016 opens this week at the Anaheim Convention Center, and we’ve compiled a handy and easy way for attendees to navigate the 350+ beverage-related exhibitors at the show with our print-ready show planner.

Frothy Innovation: La Colombe Launches Canned “Draft Latte”

The beverage, a blend of espresso, milk and sugar that is infused with nitrous oxide, was designed to replicate the same frothy, textured drinking experience as offered by the popular draft-poured lattes that La Colombe serves in its cafes.

DRINKmaple Debuts DRINKmelon, a Watermelon Juice Beverage

DRINKmaple co-founder and CEO Kate Weiler told BevNET that the development of DRINKmelon was two-fold: extending the company’s distribution footprint -- including the recent addition of Kroger stores -- without introducing flavored varieties to its maple water line, and making efficient use of a new manufacturing facility.

Clearly Kombucha Unveils C-Botanicals

At next week’s Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, Calif., the San Francisco-based company will unveil a first-to-market line of fermented, probiotic botanical beverages.

Head Grocery Exec, Errol Schweizer, Departs Whole Foods

During his tenure at Whole Foods, Schweizer helped launch thousands of innovative natural products and his vision for the category positioned the retailer as forward-thinking and trend setting.

Temple Turmeric Introduces Brand Evolution

Turmeric-beverage pioneer Temple Turmeric has undergone a rebranding that founder and CEO Daniel Sullivan calls “the perfect expression of our deep belief in ‘the Body as a Temple’ concept.”

Kirban, All Market Go Artisanal, Not HPP, With Coco Community

The company behind Vita Coco has formed a new partnership, called Coco Community, with Thai coconut processor Cocos Enterprises to produce an organic, fair-trade, single-origin coconut water in what CEO Mike Kirban is calling “the artisanal coconut water” segment.

Live Soda Lands $2M Investment, Set to Launch New Drinking Vinegar Line

The $2 million investment from Boulder Investment Group Reprise will be used to expand Live Soda's sales and marketing programs, including field activities, events and a new ambassador program. Some of proceeds will also be used in support of a new line of drinking vinegar-based beverages, set to debut at Expo West 2016.