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LifeAid Making Gains In Transition to Retail

Over the first half of 2017, LifeAid landed several major retail placements in the natural and conventional grocery channel, part of the company's transition from an e-commerce-focused business model to one that includes a stronger presence in traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

Rapak and Worldwide Dispensers Feature the Latest Bag-in-Box Innovations at Pack Expo Vegas

DS Smith Plastics’ Rapak and Worldwide Dispensers ?leaders in Bag-in-Box Packaging? will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #S-6166 (in the Lower South Hall). The PACK EXPO trade show is the world’s largest processing and packaging show of its kind with over 2,000 exhibitors. The event will be held September 25-27, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bulletproof Launches First RTD Coffee

Bulletproof is shooting exclusively into Whole Foods nationwide with its first ready-to-drink line of cold brew butter coffees, a long rumored expansion from the company’s ground coffee and cafe business.

Coke and McDonald’s Launch McCafé RTD Line

McDonald’s USA announced yesterday a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, Inc. to introduce ready-to-drink versions of its McCafé line of coffee frappes to retailers in early 2018.

Mountain Dew Announces “The Walking Dead” Themed App

The partnership will also include extensive “The Walking Dead” on-pack and in-store branding and character images on more than 100 million individual Mountain Dew products in store locations nationwide.

Harvest Soul Organic Unveils New Look

Harvest Soul Organic is proud to unveil a new packaging design highlighting its unique whole food beverage line of blended vegetable and fruit juices.

Bontá Reveals Enhanced Packaging

Bontá, the first beverage infused with plant based Mediterranean sourced ingredients, announces today that it has upgraded its bottle and package design offering consumers a more focused message and brand proposition with easier to understand product benefits.

Bevi Offers Sound Tea As First Brand Partnership

Bevi now offers two SKUs — green tea and rose tea — from Sound as options within its system. Launched in late July, the partnership marks Bevi’s first affiliation with an independent beverage brand.

People Moves: Soylent Co-Founder Moves On

Soylent co-founder and chief technology officer John Coogan has left the company to pursue independent consulting; Long Island Iced Tea Corp. brings on Rob Stefanizzi; Shawn Sugarman leaves Moon Juice; Sidney Horn joins Halen Brands

Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha Debuts 5.6% Functional Alcohol Line

Currently available throughout Arizona, and select retailers in California, Colorado, Florida, and Nevada, Mango Ginger is the newest flavor in Wild Tonic’s rapidly expanding line of artisan-brewed functional alcohol.

The Maple Guild Launches Beverage Contest

Cocktails, smoothies, shakes, and other beverages will be judged by Jos. A. Magnus & Co., the newly re-established award-winning distillery in Washington, D.C. For those who have not yet tried The Maple Guild's product lines covered here previously, you can use the code "MapleItBogo" for 50% off your second product online.

Annual SHOREbar + wanu Beach Volleyball Charity Classic Benefited Diabetes Association

On Sunday, August 13th, NBA All-Star DeAndre Jordan, wanu water, SHOREbar, and YoungSanta Monica hosted the 6th Annual Beach Volleyball Charity Classic. The event marked the official launch of Jordan’s partnership with wanu, a Los Angeles- based nutrient infused water brand, in their effort to support the American Diabetes Association and promote all around healthier hydration.

Flor de Caña Sponsors Annual PGA Open in Nicaragua

The tournament is sponsored by Flor de Caña, Nicaragua’s world-renowned super premium rum brand. Flor de Caña, the country’s #1 exported brand, is present in over 40 markets worldwide and is one of the fastest growing premium rum brands in the United States.