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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.

FDA Extends Nutrition Label Compliance Deadline to 2020

Under the Obama administration, brands had until July 26, 2018, to adjust all packaging. With the new extension, manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales will now have until Jan. 1, 2020; manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales have until Jan. 1, 2021.

Vuka ‘Upgrades’ Their Sales Department

Vuka Natural Energy Drinks is pleased to announce the appointment of Upgrade Partners, LLC as their brand sales management agency in the natural and specialty grocery channels. Upgrade Partners will have primary responsibility for wholesale and retail customer contact and development in these channels, as well as integrating with Vuka's food broker partners on the growth of the brand.

Vivid Matcha to Launch Three New Flavors in Waitrose

Vivid Matcha Green Tea is to launch three new ready to drink flavors in Waitrose from September. Available in 330ml on-the-go cartons will be Blueberry & Blackberry, Lime & Ginger and exclusive to Waitrose - Elderflower & Elderberry.

Harvest Soul Aims to Be the “Anti-Pressed” Juice

In April, Harvest Soul moved into a 30,000 sq. ft. cold production facility, giving it added capacity that has enabled the company to grow more rapidly, Kevin Quirk said. The facility is also an USDA organic certified co-packer, and Harvest Soul is currently working with 10 clients.

CapX Partners Fund Growth at Califia Farms

CapX Partners, a leading equipment finance specialist, provided a true lease structure of $15 million to Califia Farms to facilitate the procurement of new bottling and pasteurization lines, further expanding capacity.

Divina Water Celebrates Opening of Idaho Falls Facility

Divinia Water celebrated the grand opening of their Idaho Falls bottled water company. The startup company, known for pioneering a new patented distillation technology, welcomed business leaders to tour their expanded 12,000 square foot facility in Idaho Falls. They were recognized internationally last year after just six months in business, winning a silver medal in the Berkley Springs International Water Tasting competition.

Alcohol Distribution Tech Start-Up Liberation Distribution Announces Growth

As part of that growth, the company recently hired five new employees, including industry veteran Amanda Rehn as LibDib’s Vice President of Platform Sales. LibDib currently employs fifteen full-time employees and plans to double that number in the next six to twelve months.

Fresh Victor Expands Retail Footprint at Nugget Markets

Fresh Victor, the line of premium, natural chilled beverage blends for foolproof and delicious mixed drinks from Nine County Brands, Inc., today announced the expansion of its retail footprint across ten Nugget Markets in Northern California.