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AQUAhydrate Makes Multi-Channel Distribution Gains

Achieving full availability in all 4,600 Rite Aid locations nationwide represents a significant step forward in AQUAhydrate’s efforts to penetrate into drug stores. The water will be available on ambient shelves in all Rite Aid stores and in coolers at 900 locations.

Press Clips: U.S. Congressmen Target Non-Dairy “Milks”

U.S. Congressmen lobby the FDA to ban use of the term "milk" for non-dairy products, Pepsi's CEO joins President-elect Trump's economic advisory council and a Philadelphia judge upholds the city's controversial "Soda Tax."

Banjo Cold Brew Coffee Plans First-Ever Store Location

Banjo Cold Brew Coffee announces their first-ever storefront location, coming soon to Avondale Estates. Banjo’s store location will be a first-of-its-kind in the Atlanta metro area, with a focus on the cold brew side of the business featuring several selections on tap.

VPX Ends the Year with a ‘Bang’

Vital Pharmaceuticals, the maker of VPX sports drinks and supplements and Redline and Bang energy drinks, is wrapping up a busy year. In 2016 Vital launched a range of new products, increased its social media presence and expanded distribution of its brands, all of which led Gene Bukovi, the company’s Vice President of Beverage Sales, to predict the highest sales for the company in four years.

Cascara Cascade? Starbucks, More Hope So

Though Starbucks represents the largest food service platform for cascara, other coffee shops have already been making their own versions of the drink.

UFC Champion Amanda Nunes Endorses TEN Spring Water

TEN spring water by Alkalife announces that Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Amanda “Lioness” Nunes will join the growing list of high-profile athletes who endorse its popular brand.

Kombucha Brewers Reach Agreement with New York State

The future of kombucha production in New York State is bright, thanks to the efforts of a group of local brewers working alongside Kombucha Brewers International (KBI) to reach an agreement with state regulators.

Ingredion to Acquire TIC Gums

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced today that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of TIC Gums Incorporated, a privately held, U.S.-based company that provides advanced texture systems to the food and beverage industry.

Stoli Group to Distribute KAH Tequila

Stoli Group USA, LLC announced that it will hold the importation, distribution, sales and marketing rights for the KAH Tequila brand, effective immediately.

Bulletproof Relaunches FATwater

Nearly a year after Bulletproof’s FATwater line was recalled from the market, the enhanced waters are back with a new formulation and package.

Greenhook Ginsmiths Discovery Set Released for Christmas

Greenhook Ginsmiths invites gin lovers to toast the holiday season and beyond with its new Discovery Set, available just in time for the holidays at major retailers in the tri-state New York area.

Constantia Flexibles Creates Recyclable Label for GLACEAU

Constantia Flexibles created a label using inks with the right opacity so that the design could be seen on the front of the bottle as well as on the back of the label, viewed through the water.