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Ganeden Develops ‘Staimune’ Immunity Ingredient

Officially identified as “Inactivated Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086”, Staimune’s ease of formulation opens up new opportunities in functional foods and beverages—most importantly in shelf-stable beverages and high-water-activity products.

ITO EN’s Rona Tison to Receive ‘John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award’

As the 2017 John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Tison will be recognized for her significant support of the tea industry's growth, innovation and education. She will receive the honor during the World Tea Awards (#TeaAwards) program at World Tea Expo from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on June 14.

AriZona Gets Into Zero-Calorie Bubbles

The new line, AriZona Sparkling, is set to launch in metro-New York with a nationwide launch in select stores slated for later in the summer. AriZona describes the line as a “sophisticated take on bubbles” that includes five flavors; Strawberry, Pineapple Coconut, Orange Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, and Black Raspberry.

True Drinks Reports Continued Strong Growth for AquaBall

True Drinks Holdings, Inc., makers of AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water, the healthiest children's beverage on the market with no sugar, preservatives, calories, or artificial flavors, today reported strong sales growth for AquaBall for the 4-week period ending May 20, 2017.

Watson-Marlow’s MasoSine Certa Achieves Certification

Certa is one of only two pumps on the market to have achieved EHEDG Type EL Class I - Aseptic certification. For customers, the benefits of the Aseptic certification include the pump is self-draining, has a reduced CIP cycle time and requires lower volumes of cleaning agents.

Flavorman Marks Milestone with 50,000th Beverage Formulation

The company achieved this new record by developing 10,000 formulations in just three years. That’s 50,000 of the country’s most popular beverages, energy drinks, spirits, soft drinks and liquid supplements.

Restoration and Lifestyle Beverage REZ Launches into Stores

Recently launched Restoration Beverage, REZ is breaking into the local markets at a fast pace. The 10 calorie, 1 carb, naturally sweetened restoration beverage is now available in several delis and 7 -11 stores across N.J. and continues to expand at a rapid rate of ten new locations a week.

Black Button Distilling Announces Opening of Buffalo Tasting Room

Black Button Distilling, Rochester NY’s first and finest grain to glass craft distillery, and one of the top 5 Craft Distilleries in the USA according to USA Today’s 10 Best 2016 Readers' Choice poll, will open a Tasting Room/Cocktail Lounge/Bottle Shop, located at 149 Swan Street in Buffalo on Friday, June 9th.

Seattle City Council Approves “Soda Tax”

In a 7-1 vote yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a 1.75 cents per ounce tax on distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) that is expected to take effect in early July.

Analysts: A PepsiCo/Vita Coco Deal Would Reshape Coconut Category

Last week a Reuters report that PepsiCo was in talks to acquire Vita Coco maker All Market Inc. had the beverage industry buzzing over what could be yet another billion-dollar acquisition of an entrepreneurial beverage company by a strategic giant.

Wyoming Whiskey Pours into California

Wyoming Whiskey is now available in California through its boutique distributor, The Craft Spirits Cooperative. Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon, Outryder Straight American Whiskey, Private Stock Single Barrel Bourbon, and limited quantities of sherry-finished Double Cask are now available throughout the state.