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Tetra Pak Launches Total-Plant Management Service

The new service starts with a detailed audit of all the equipment and systems across the customer’s value chain. This analysis, combined with Tetra Pak’s deep knowledge of the industry and benchmark data on food manufacturing, enables its specialists to identify opportunities and implement improvements across the customer’s entire operation.

Bang Energy Maker Targeted in Patent Suit

The proprietary status of a key ingredient in fitness energy drink Bang is the subject of a legal battle between the drink’s parent company Vital Pharmaceuticals and supplement maker ThermoLife.

Tom’s Town Distilling Co. Unveils Custom Deco Bottle and Updated Brand

The new bottle harkens back to Prohibition-era Kansas City when the wide-open town was controlled by political boss Tom Pendergast and was known as “Tom’s Town.” The iconic bottle calls to mind famous art deco buildings like the Kansas City Power and Light building and the Chrysler building in New York City.

NACS 2018 Video: Beverages in Brief

In this video recorded at NACS 2018, BevNET assistant editor Martin Caballero and staff reporter Brad Avery offer a quick recap of some of their main takeaways from the show.

HFactor Expands Retail Distribution with Activation in Wegmans

Innovative and award-winning HFactor hydrogen infused water announced today that its flagship beverage is now available in an additional 98 stores in the mid-Atlantic and New England regions as a result of its activation in Wegmans Food Markets.

Whole Brain Consulting Acquires Art of Beverage

Whole Brain Consulting, a food industry consulting firm with offices in Chicago and Boulder, has acquired Art of Beverage, a beverage firm that focuses on the innovation of old products to bring a new feel to the consumer while promoting classic, well-appreciated beverages. 

Spirit Hound Distillers Launch Straight Malt Whiskey and Gin into Texas

Spirit Hound Distillers is distributing its small batch, Straight Malt Whisky and Spirit Hound Gin throughout the entire Lone Star State of Texas. The selectively distributed distillery made Texas an early priority with its award winning flagship spirits distributed by United, Wine & Spirits.

Koia Enters Walmart Stores

Koia, the naturally cravable, plant-based protein beverage, today announced its distribution into 400 Walmart stores in 14 states, including California, Texas, and Florida. Koia’s original flavors, Vanilla Bean, Cacao Bean, Coconut Almond as well as newer introductions, Cold Brew Coffee and Cinnamon Horchata, are available at select locations across the country.

Big Geyser to Distribute Sweet Leaf Tea Products Throughout New York

Dunn’s River Brands (DRB), a holding company with a portfolio of beverage brands formed in partnership with consumer-focused private equity firm Fireman Capital Partners, today announced that it has partnered with Big Geyser, one of the largest distributors of premium non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in the country.

Pernod Ricard Renews Distribution Agreement with Republic National Distributing Company

Pernod Ricard USA, the U.S. unit of the world's 2nd largest wine and spirits company, announced today a renewed distribution agreement with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the nation's second largest distributor of wine and spirits. The contract, effective as of July 1, 2018 extending through June 2024, reaffirms the long-lasting partnership between the two companies.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition Introduces Anytime Energy & Protein Beverages

Optimum Nutrition (ON) will introduce a new lightly carbonated “anytime energy” beverage, Essential Amin.O. Energy + Electrolytes to the convenience channel at the NACS Show 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ISOPURE, another Glanbia Performance Nutrition brand, will introduce a new version of its popular Zero Carb protein drink.

CH Distillery Purchases Jeppson’s Malört

CH Distillery announced today that it has purchased the Carl Jeppson Company and its iconic Chicago brand, Jeppson’s Malört.  The Chicago company CH Distillery located in Pilsen will begin in-house production and bottling of the legendary spirit Malort, in 2019.

Alfa Laval Announces Mixproof 3-Body Valve Designed for Hygienic Processes

Looking for optimal process flow, outstanding hygiene, maximum uptime and low total cost of ownership? The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof 3-body valve with its modular, three-valve-body design provides reliable fluid handling and safety, making it perfect to use as a changeover valve for hygienic industries such as food, dairy, beverage and home-personal care. This translates into substantial savings and efficiency gains.

Rfxcel Extends Track & Trace Solutions to Food & Beverage

rfxcel, the Leader in Track and Trace Solutions for the pharmaceutical market, announced today that it is extending its leading-edge track and trace solutions to the Food and Beverage industry. Like the pharmaceutical market, the Food and Beverage industry seeks innovative technologies to protect their consumers and brand reputations from contamination, adulteration, and fraud.