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Expo West 2017: Dairy Alternative Brands Unleash Wave of New Creamers

Expo West 2017 saw several dairy alternative brands getting in on the ground floor of a new trend -- plant-based coffee creamers. Califia Farms, Ripple, MALK, and more all debuted new products and flavors for vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers.

Sidney Frank Importing Company Announces Name Change To Mast-Jägermeister US

Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. (SFIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mast-Jägermeister SE, today announced it will operate under the name Mast-Jägermeister US effective immediately. The name change marks a new era for Mast-Jägermeister SE in the United States after acquiring SFIC in August 2015.

So Good So You Launches Line of Dairy-Free Cold-Brew Coffee

So Good So You™ launches a line of organic, dairy-free, creamy, caffeinated beverages nationwide today. Made with only 100% organic and non-GMO verified ingredients, each bottle is protein-packed from the power of raw cashews.

Expo West 2017 Video: Uncle Matt’s Organic Doubles Down on Function

At Natural Products Expo West 2017, organic juice stalwart Uncle Matt’s continued its foray into functional beverages with the debut of a new Organic Energy juice that is formulated with organic coffeeberry and ashwagandha, and extended its probiotic water line with two new varieties.

Michter’s Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann Approves 2017 Release of 10 Year Bourbon

Upon her promotion at Michter's in 2016, Heilmann became the first woman to serve as Master Distiller at a Kentucky Distillers' Association distillery since Prohibition. Prior to her years at Michter's, she ran Booker Noe Distillery, at that time the largest bourbon distillery in the world, where she was Distillery Manager.

INVO Launches Premium Coconut Water With Fruit & Veggie Juice Blends

CoCo Collisions combine the hydration of coconut water with the nutritive properties of fresh fruit and vegetables, without any added fillers, water, or sweeteners. Sourced from only the finest coconuts, fruits and vegetables, each bottle is Cold Pressure Protected to retain the authentic taste and purity of every ingredient.

ThinkFoodGroup and Tio Gazpacho Announce Beefsteak’s New Ready-To-Drink Line

Tio Gazpacho, the leader in the drinkable soup category, and Michelin-starred chef José Andrés along with his company, ThinkFoodGroup, are excited to announce a brand-new product to be sold at Beefsteak, his fast casual concept. This new product, Beefsteak by Tio Gazpacho, is an extension of the Tio Gazpacho brand and will be available at all DC area locations as well as Philadelphia.

KOVAL Founders Earn Small Business Person of the Year Award

KOVAL is proud to announce that founders President Sonat Birnecker Hart and Robert Birnecker have been named Illinois’ Small Business Persons of the Year. The announcement was made today by administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Video: New Barn’s Billie Thein Talks Almond Milk Innovation, Branding

With strong growth comes strong innovation, and there was no shortage of new dairy alternative products showing off the category’s ingenuity at Natural Products Expo West 2017. Trending at this year’s show were nut milk-based creamers, with multiple companies rolling out offerings for dairy-free consumers seeking better ways to thicken their morning coffee.

Drink Maple Pulls in $3.9 Million in New Funding Round

The funding includes approximately $1.18 million in principal and interest under promissory notes converted into shares of Series A Preferred Stock in connection with the initial closing of the offering.