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GLOW Beverages Expands Distribution into Safeway

GLOW Beverages, 12 time award winning, Premium Energy and Hydration beverages is excited to announce new retail placement with Albertsons Company brand, Safeway.

Natural Products Consulting Releases 8th Edition Field Manual

A completely revised, updated, expanded Eighth Edition of The Natural Products Field Manual, the natural and specialty products industry’s leading guide for bringing products to market across all channels and classes of trade has just been released.

EBOOST Energy + Vitamin Shots Now Available at 7-Eleven

EBOOST is thrilled to announce that its natural Energy + Vitamins SHOTS are now available in Superberry, Berry-Melon and Fruit Punch Extra Strength flavors at participating 7-Eleven locations across the United States.

Taste Radio Ep. 121: Acclaimed Chef Rick Bayless: “I Want the Real Deal”

Acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Rick Bayless discusses why authenticity has been the guiding principle throughout his career and is an indispensable asset in the food business. Susie Fogelson, who for 15 years guided marketing efforts for the Food Network explains why transparency is an opportunity for brands to tell a story. Meet Jamie Meltzer, the founder of upscale fruit jerky brand Watermelon Road, who was victorious in NOSH Live’s Pitch Slam 4.

Nielsen: Energy, Water Make Gains as CSDs Slow

Strong numbers for energy drinks and water fueled a 5 percent increase in total snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales during a four-week period ending on July 14, according to a report on Nielsen all-channel data by Wells Fargo Securities.

Koia Expands Distribution into Publix

Koia, the 100 percent plant-based protein drink that is naturally craveable and uses simple ingredients, today announced new distribution into 1,200 Publix Super Markets, the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States.

Essentia Water Closes Q2 with Record Growth at Retail

Essentia, the pioneer of ionized alkaline bottled water in the U.S., today announced that it has closed the second quarter of 2018 with accelerated growth at retail, sustaining the momentum reported during the previous quarter.

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Fills 1,000th Barrel

Austin’s first grain-to-glass urban whiskey distillery, Still Austin Whiskey Co., hit a major milestone on Friday, July 20th as they filled their 1,000th whiskey barrel.

Rethink Closes $6.7 Million Round Led by AccelFoods

Venture capital fund AccelFoods has re-upped on its initial investment in carton water company Rethink Brands, leading a $6.7 million round announced in a press release Monday.

Darigold Expands Global Operations

Darigold Inc. announces it will substantially expand its global customer service and long-term commitment to growth in international markets.

FocusAid Partners with Loot Crate for Gamers Outreach

FOCUSAID, a product of LIFEAID Beverage Co. is joining forces with Loot Crate, collectible subscription box behemoth, for the charity Gamers Outreach for an 8-hour fundraising stream on July 28th, 12pm PST through 8pm PST, accessible at twitch.tv/lootcrate.

Som Sleep Expands Distribution in Texas and New Mexico

Som Sleep announces its NSF Certified for Sport ready-to-drink sleep supplements, Som Sleep Original and Som Sleep Zero Sugar, are now available for purchase at Market Street and United Supermarkets in Texas and New Mexico, respectively.

Sacmi Closures & Beverages to Attend FDT Africa

FDT Africa 2018, the biannual event dedicated to food & drink technology to be held from 4 to 6 September in Johannesburg, will see Sacmi play a leading role with a complete range of solutions for the closures and beverage industries.