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Beverage Manufacturers Going Green with Heat Transfer Solutions from DuPont Tate & Lyle

by Press Release,

Precise temperature control in sparkling wine production is imperative. Nicolas Quiles, technical director and oenologist at Rivarose explains, “We use the temperature to regulate the fermentation and to lower the pressure of the wine during bottling. Thus, when the wine arrives in the bottle, it does not foam. At room temperature, the slightest impurity would cause the wine to react and cause it to lather.”

Califia Farms Wins Whole Food Market’s “Supplier of the Year” Award

by Press Release,

The annual Whole Foods Market Supplier Awards are the company’s highest honor for producer partners that embody its mission and values. The awards spotlight best in class supplier partners for their outstanding innovation, responsible sourcing and commitment to quality standards.

Spindrift Closes $10M Funding Round Led by VMG Spindrift Closes $10M Funding Round Led by VMG

Spindrift Closes $10M Funding Round Led by VMG

by Martín Caballero,

In an interview with BevNET, Spindrift CEO Bill Creelman explained that the company’s rapid growth made securing more working capital a primary objective for this funding round.

PepsiCo Launches Lemon Lemon Sparkling Lemonade

by Press Release,

With summer days just around the corner, Lemon Lemon, a new sparkling lemonade from PepsiCo, is available in stores across the country, offering a refreshing way to enjoy the warmest months of the year.

L.A. Libations Partners with Trimino L.A. Libations Partners with Trimino

L.A. Libations Partners with Trimino

by Brad Avery,

Beverage brand incubator L.A. Libations has partnered with Trimino, the Connecticut-based makers of a line of protein-infused flavored waters which has rapidly expanded out of its Northeast origins and into grocery and box store chains across the country.

True Nopal Cactus Water Expands Distribution

by Press Release,

The expansion includes new distribution in Guam, expanded new stores in existing retailers such as Whole Foods, adding Arizona to the growing list, additional stores in HEB Texas, further expansion in Albertsons / Safeway in Louisiana, Texas and the Intermountain region and additional size options in all Sprouts Farmers Markets nationally.

Nielsen: CSDs Rebound, Energy Drinks Keeps Up Pace in April Nielsen: CSDs Rebound, Energy Drinks Keeps Up Pace in April

Nielsen: CSDs Rebound, Energy Drinks Keeps Up Pace in April

by Martín Caballero,

Sales of carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks were up in April, according to a Wells Fargo Securities report detailing the latest Nielsen xAOC (expanded all outlets combined) and C-store non-alcoholic beverage sales data for the four-week period ending on April 22

Issues in Kombucha Pt. 1: Science v. Nature Issues in Kombucha Pt. 1: Science v. Nature

Issues in Kombucha Pt. 1: Science v. Nature

by Martín Caballero,

In the first of an ongoing series examining issues related to the kombucha industry, we examine how the clash between hard science and unverified evidence regarding the fermentation process and health benefits of kombucha is shaping the category both consumers and producers.