New Age's launch into direct delivery complements their expanding retail business in traditional convenience and grocery and provides consumers access to the New Age portfolio worldwide where New Age does not yet have distribution.
FrappaChata ready-to-drink alcoholic iced coffee launched just 60 days ago and it has already become necessary to retrofit current production bottling lines to meet demand. FrappaChata is the first and only premium ready-to-drink alcoholic iced coffee on the market that is made with the award-winning RumChata cream liqueur.
The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, located in Dakota, Illinois, triples Berner’s manufacturing space, offers customers additional beverage production capabilities, and allows for continued growth in the future.
The plant’s expanded capabilities are made possible through a sizable €30-million investment in factory upgrades, including a new state-of-the-art laminator, that will ensure the facility is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of the U.S. and Canadian markets with a wider range of packaging formats.
Currently available in one-liter and half-liter bottles as well as half-liter six-packs, the company is introducing the larger size container as the alkaline diet and lifestyle increases in popularity and the demand for its naturally sourced, super pH water increases.
Immunity is a top health concern for consumers, and in response to that demand international ingredient supplier, Ganeden, recently developed a new immune-health solution called Staimune. Now, the company is announcing additional studies confirming the immune benefits of the novel ingredient—which is gaining interest for formulation in a variety of food and beverage categories.
Death Wish Coffee on Wednesday issued a recall of its first RTD nitro cold brew production batch this week after a peer review showed their canning process could potentially lead to the growth of clostridium botulinum, the bacteria responsible for botulism.
The four-SKU line, which was first showcased in March at Natural Products Expo West 2017 in Anaheim, Calif., will be arriving on shelves next week. The milk is packaged in 48 oz. multi-serve bottles and has a suggested retail price of $4.99.
Often described as less acidic and smoother to the palate than traditionally brewed coffee, cold brew has become a top area for experimentation; high-profile coffee producers like Stumptown and, most recently, Chameleon have introduced sparkling varieties with citrus and ginger flavors.
As expected, Expo East 2017 was a key showcase for innovative and on-trend product launches in both nascent and established beverage categories. Sorting through the nearly 200 drink exhibitors at the event, BevNET's John Craven and Ray Latif offer their take on the most notable and impactful new products for the industry in the above video.
As the nascent drinking vinegar category continues to emerge, brands working in the space showcased different strategies and approaches last week at Natural Products Expo East 2017 in Baltimore, Md., as they seek to establish a place on-shelf at retail where their products can thrive.
Premium Soda Maker Mixwell has released a new Sparkling Soda Water. Mixwell Sparkling Soda is Mixwell's 4th SKU, addressing increased request for a calorie free, multi-functional mixer that can also be easily enjoyed by people who just love carbonated waters.
Angel’s Envy starts as a super-premium bourbon of uncompromising quality, aged up to seven years for the perfect level of richness and maturity. However, only a few of these barrels meet the brand’s incredibly high Cask Strength standards. The hand-selected barrels are then blended and receive an extended finish in Portuguese port wine casks.
The company will build an artisan distillery, rackhouses and a bottling hub in Troy, Alabama, alongside a tasting and experience center and a replica of the original still that Clyde May used when first distilling his whiskey in the hills of Alabama in the 1940s.
