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Enhanced Water’s Second Wave

Enhanced water. The segment carries quite a bit of resonance among beverage people because of the heady run of Vitaminwater in the early 2000s, and the outsize sum that Coca-Cola ultimately paid to buy it in 2007. Then things kind of went flat.

Video: To Reach Key Influencers, Golazo Gets Memorable

With significant retail placement in hand, Golazo is now looking to expand awareness and trial of its products through unique interactions aimed at consumers whose interests are aligned with that of the brand.

Mix1 Assets Sold

Securities and Exchange Commission documents show that on July 5, PDK Energy bought the assets of Mix1 for $120,000 and 2.5 million shares of stock. PDK is a Mississippi-based public company formed for the purpose of "developing, marketing and distributing unique beverage brands for the youth and energy drink markets," according to financial statements.

Honestly, It’s a Good Story

In our most recent issue of BevNET Magazine, we’re pleased to be able to include an excerpt from Mission in a Bottle, a new book by the co-founders of Honest…

For Teas, It’s Zero or Bust

Sweet teas drove the growth of the category, and non-caloric sweetener technology is improving. Nevertheless, any product with the whiff of artificiality, be it in taste or formulation, runs the risk of being seen as inauthentic.

Monster Earnings Miss — And Create Buy-In

Earnings per share missed expectations, sales were pumped via promotion, and a series of expenses resulting from changes to distribution, lobbying and other legal costs resulting in a brief after-hours roller coaster ride for Monster Beverage Corp stock, but buyers took advantage of the dip to send the price right back up this morning.

Study: Conflicts of Interest Taint Self-Affirmed GRAS Determinations

A recent study that investigated possible conflicts of interest with regard to food ingredients self-affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) found that literally all of the determinations submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 1997-2012 lacked independent review.

Video: Innovation Drives Growth at Purity Organic

As natural and organic beverages continue to gain traction among greater numbers of mainstream consumers, Purity Organic has over the past year positioned itself to take advantage of that momentum through a path carved by innovation.

Fruit 66 Acquired by AZ Juice Maker

Hargis said he and his investors have sold Fruit 66 to Tempe, Ariz.-based Sun Orchard, a juice maker with deep roots in supplying food service operations like hotels and schools with private-label juices, juice drinks and mixers.

Video: An Interview with Rachel Malsin of Project Juice

Certainly, the direct-to-consumer delivery model has been a key launching pad for marketers of raw juice products, particularly through the sale of packaged juice cleanse programs. Recently, however, a growing number of companies are attempting to enhance brand awareness while meeting growing demand and interest in raw juice via the construction of retail storefronts. San Francisco-based Project Juice is one such company.

To Get Bigger, BluePrint Goes a Little Smaller

In a couple of significant moves for the company, BluePrint is set to launch a new line of 10 oz. bottles to its brand of high-pressure processed juice blends, and next month will open its first storefront in Venice, Calif. The latest news from BluePrint, which was acquired by Hain Celestial in December, comes amid a dramatic leap in awareness and demand for cold-pressed juices, as well as the introduction of a variety of similarly positioned brands over the past year.

Beverage School: When Should I Use Multiple Co-Packers?

Finding the right co-packer for your beverage brand is like finding the right person to baby-sit your kids: you want peace of mind in knowing that your product is in good hands and will be treated with the utmost care and quality. The process often requires a significant investment in time and research, but once you’ve found the right partner, you’re set. Or are you?

Premier Protein, Joint Juice Sold to Post for $180 Million

Post Holdings Inc., the cereal maker behind Fruity Pebbles, Grape Nuts, and Honey Bunches of Oats, among others, paid $180 million for Premier Nutrition Corp., the company that makes functional beverages Joint Juice and Premier Protein shakes, among other products.