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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on New Nutrition Facts Label

The draft guidance, a series of recommendations addressing issues ranging from manufacturer compliance and the declaration of added sugars to appropriate spacing between lines on the label itself, is an in-progress version of guidelines that will represent the current thinking of the FDA when finalized.

iXL Electrolytes + Amino Acids Debuts New Look

Sportables partnereixil-bottlesd with Proof Positioning a research based positioning firm to conduct consumer surveys, analyze data, and assist with crafting the new positioning and brand narrative.

Livwell Launches Amazon-exclusive drinkSMART Hangover And Liver Detox Supplement And Hi-Lyte Electrolyte Concentrate

Livwell Products LLC, a natural nutritional supplements company founded by Natural Products Innovator and Chief Marketer Jeremy Adams -- formerly of POM Wonderful and GT's Kombucha -- announces the launch of two science-based wellness products to address the age-old issues of hangover recovery, liver detox and healthful rehydration for the Social Drinker.

Ingredion Incorporated Announces Nine Additions to Non-GMO Project Verification

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, today announced nine additions to the company’s key sweetener, texturizer and nutrition solutions that have achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status, bringing the total Non-GMO Project Verified ingredient solutions to 57.

Fenwick Brands Hires New Director Of Investments

Fenwick Brands announced today the addition of a new team member in the company's Birmingham office. Elizabeth Stewart will assume the role of Director of Investments effective January 3, 2017. She will be active in all aspects of Fenwick's investing activities, including oversight of current investments and evaluation of potential new investments with a focus on transaction structure and execution.

CASON Natural Sparkling Water Beverages Launches with Ginger and LemonLime

Detroit-based CASON, is an all natural premium sparkling beverage company. After 2.5 years of R&D it has finally launched with Lemon Lime and Ginger Flavors (10 to 20 Cals and 0 Sugars) with 2 new flavors launching, Wildberry Pomegranate and Blood Orange, in the first quarter of 2017.

Private Label Functional Beverages Taking Root in Grocery

In an interview with BevNET, Susan Viamari, vice president of thought leadership at IRI, explained that embracing functional and better-for-you beverages is a way for private label brands to move away from “me-too” types of innovation and carve out more specialized niches.

Soylent Kicks Off The New Year With New Flavors

Soylent, a producer of healthy, functional beverages, today announced the latest flavors in its line of nutritious ready-to-drink products: Cacao and Nectar. The newest selections in the Soylent Drink suite are now available for purchase at www.soylent.com in the U.S. and Canada. Amazon.com sales will begin on January 10, 2017 in the U.S.

SPINS Welcomes Kelly Marion as SVP of Customer Experience

SPINS, the leading provider of retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting for the Natural, Organic, and Specialty Products Industries, announces the addition of Kelly Marion as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience to its team.

‘Barefoot Bucha’ Rebrands As Blue Ridge Bucha

Conscious Cultures, LLC, a Nelson County, VA based small business that has been brewing kombucha under the name Barefoot Bucha since 2010, is pleased to announce that it has chosen its new name: Blue Ridge Bucha.

NatureWise Enters Distribution Relationship with KeHE Distributors LLC

NatureWise, creator of Whole Body Vitality Drinks, has entered into a distribution relationship with KeHE Distributors LLC, a national leader in the distribution of natural, organic, and specialty food and beverage products to natural, specialty, and grocery retailers.