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Evian Achieves Carbon Neutrality in the U.S. and Canada

The Carbon Trust is an international non-profit that helps organizations and companies reduce their carbon emissions and become more resource efficient. This certification marks a major milestone in evian’s journey to reach worldwide carbon neutrality by 2020, a commitment made by its corporate parent, Danone, at COP 21 where the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015.

Lorie Donnelly Joins Good Foods Group as VP of Foodservice Sales

In her new position, Ms. Donnelly will be responsible for developing and executing Good Foods business strategy for the foodservice and institutional channels. She will lead an enterprise sales approach by coordinating internal resources to provide exceptional customer service.

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company Unveils Seasonal Quartet

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company announced today it will begin shipping bottles of its limited-edition Pumpkin Apple Spice and Orange Cranberry juices, along with its always-available Blood Orange and Carrot Ginger Turmeric juices, to grocers this week.

People Moves: Brew Dr. Brings On New Talent

Brew Dr. brings on talent from Stumptown; Ocean Spray Cranberries makes new executive position announcements; Scott Lewis leaves VEB for Evolution Fresh; Tom Friscia goes from energy drinks to juice; Welch's announces new president for U.S. division; Cahillane takes Kellogg's CEO position; Improper Goods nabs Pok Pol Som operations manager for VP position.

Fast Companies: Brands Fuel Instant Innovations in Coffee & Tea

As anyone who’s waited for their barista to prepare their pour over is well aware, there’s often a clear correlation between time and quality in coffee and tea preparation. But in the shadow of the third-wave coffee movement, a group of young startup brands are exploring ways to disrupt the coffee and tea industries with a new generation of versatile, high-end instant products.

Caskai Launches Cascara-Based Beverage Line

Catering to the rising demand by consumers for all-natural specialty beverages, Caskai Sparkling Cascara Infusion is supported by the attributes of Cascara, providing drinkers with a natural, balanced and refreshing alternative for 44 calories per bottle.

Topo Chico Acquired by Coke VEB

The Coca-Cola Company today announced the acquisition of premium sparkling mineral water brand Topo Chico through its Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) unit for a reported fee of $220 million. The acquisition of Topo Chico, founded in Mexico in 1895, gives Coke a leading brand with strong consumer affinity, particularly in Texas, within the rapidly growing $4 billion sparkling water category.

Yuve Debits Vegan Nutritional Shake with Chia Seeds

Since 2015 Yuve has been fighting the misconceptions surrounding protein powders with the mission to bring a good-tasting natural nutritional shake with wholesome ingredients. Yuve takes pride in their innovation and the award for the best vegan protein shake of 2016 by VegNews Magazine and PETA.

Mighty Swell Sparkling Cocktails Introduces New Low Calorie Cocktails

Mighty Swell introduced its ready-to-drink sparkling cocktails in cans in May 2016. The delicious flavor, all natural, premium ingredients, kick of carbonation, and convenience of a go-anywhere cocktail in a can propelled Mighty Swell be in demand in nine states.

Craft Spirits FET Reduction Bill Reaches 50 Co-Sponsors in Senate

S. 236, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, re-introduced earlier this year by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MN), has reached a landmark 50 co-sponsors in the Senate, with 28 Democrats, 21 Republicans and one Independent, representing a clear, bipartisan groundswell of support for tax parity.

Heights Distilling Unveils New Vodka ‘Strange Night’

Strange Night is a unique corn-based vodka that picks up a hint of adventure from a short fling in bourbon barrels at Heights’ microdistillery in the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. The process leaves Strange Night its airy vodka softness but adds delectable caramel and oak notes that can only reached through the use of small, 10-gallon craft barrels that were formerly used to age high-quality bourbon.

LA Clippers’ Newest Player Willie Reed Endorses TEN Spring Water

Former Miami Heat Center and L.A. Clippers’ newest player, Willie Reed, joins the growing list of high-profile athletes to endorse TEN Spring Water. Bottled at a perfect 10 pH, TEN Spring Water is rich in electrolytes, without the added sugar found in sports drinks.