Kombucha’s Great Gas Cloud
A near-avalanche of filings about the relative alcohol and sugar content of a stunningly popular beverage.
Headlines
Harmless Harvest to Temporarily Suspend Bottling Operations Following FDA Warning Letter
Harmless Harvest's recently appointed CEO, Gianella Alvarez, addressed the issue in a statement published on Harmless Harvest's website, saying the company is currently working alongside "FDA regulators, other oversight agencies and expert consultants" to make "process enhancements" that will ensure compliance with the FDA's regulatory regulations.
Worth a Shot
No matter how hackneyed a play the copycat energy shot might be, there are plenty of brand owners tinkering with the possibility that they can extend their platform into pocket-sized bottles.
Dora’s Naturals Picks Up New Distribution for Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap
According to company press releases issued Monday, Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap will collectively enter more than 3,600 new stores beginning in 2016.
MetaBrand, Schnell Part Ways
Responsibility for the firm will now lie with Debbie Wildrick and Craig Fortin, currently MetaBrand’s chief strategy officer and President and chief operating officer, respectively.
Essential Revamp: Suja’s Mainstream Line Gets a New Look
Suja has rebranded its mainstream-oriented line of high pressure processed (HPP) juices and smoothies, dropping the word Essentials from its labels and more prominently calling out the products’ organic formulation and ingredients.
Press Clips: Sierra Mist Becomes “Mist Twst”; Gatorade to Launch Organic Variety
A PepsiCo spokesperson told Ad Age the "Mist Twst" rebrand will “highlight the lemon-lime credentials of the product.”
Video: A Look Back at BevNET Live Winter 2015
This brief video highlights a few memorable moments from the conference -- including speaker clips from Suja CEO Jeff Church, Stumptown Coffee president Joth Ricci and Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey -- as documented and edited by BevNET videographer Matt Rogers.
With Mounting Pressure From FDA, Vivazen Removes Kratom in Product Reformulation
In February the FDA issued an “Import Alert 54-15” for kratom, made from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, effectively suspending its import into the United States for use as a dietary ingredient or supplement.
Video: Moon Juice to Launch Wholesale Business
Moon Juice's expansion plans follow the addition of former Evolution Fresh executive Shawn Sugarman as president of the company.
More From Core: Organics Up Next, Says Founder Collins
The six-SKU, five-calorie flavored water/juice blend, an organic and non-GMO certified, antioxidant-enhanced stablemate to water brand Core Hydration, is currently selling in Bristol Farms and a few other upscale groceries in Southern California right now, founder Lance Collins confirmed today
A Decade After Its Inception Exclusive Beverages Ceases Operations
The troubles for Exclusive began after coconut water giant Vita Coco parted ways with the company in 2011. At the time Vita Coco transferred its greater New York City distribution territories over to Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s Eastern Business Unit in a buyout that reportedly netted Exclusive around $4 million.
Video: Bolthouse Farms President Discusses Growth Plans For Campbell’s C-Fresh Division
Campbell’s new C-Fresh division is drawn and determined to grow — even if it takes buying other companies to get there. That was just one message delivered by Scott LaPorta, the president of Campbell-owned Bolthouse Farms, at this year’s BevNET Live in Santa Monica.
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