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Dora’s Naturals Picks Up New Distribution for Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap

by Neil Martinez-Belkin, Dec. 22, 2015 at 3:38 pm

According to company press releases issued Monday, Evolve Kefir and Sap on Tap will collectively enter more than 3,600 new stores beginning in 2016.

MetaBrand, Schnell Part Ways

by Jeffrey Klineman, Dec. 22, 2015 at 3:09 pm

Responsibility for the firm will now lie with Debbie Wildrick and Craig Fortin, currently MetaBrand’s chief strategy officer and President and chief operating officer, respectively.

Essential Revamp: Suja’s Mainstream Line Gets a New Look

by Ray Latif, Dec. 22, 2015 at 2:49 pm

Suja has rebranded its mainstream-oriented line of high pressure processed (HPP) juices and smoothies, dropping the word Essentials from its labels and more prominently calling out the products’ organic formulation and ingredients.

Simone Biles Joins Core Power’s “Everyday Awesome” Team

by Press Release, Dec. 22, 2015 at 9:53 am

Core Power will showcase Biles's contagious smile, inspirational history and powerful Olympic drive throughout 2016 in the form of advertising, in-store displays, point of purchase materials, and social media.

Love Beets Launches New “Organic Beet Juice with a Hint of Ginger”

by Press Release, Dec. 22, 2015 at 9:22 am

Like the other juices in Love Beets’ lineup, the new offering is gluten-free, with a 100 percent clean ingredient deck and no added sugar.

Press Clips: Sierra Mist Becomes “Mist Twst”; Gatorade to Launch Organic Variety

by Neil Martinez-Belkin, Dec. 21, 2015 at 4:23 pm

A PepsiCo spokesperson told Ad Age the "Mist Twst" rebrand will “highlight the lemon-lime credentials of the product.”

Video: A Look Back at BevNET Live Winter 2015

by Ray Latif, Dec. 21, 2015 at 3:21 pm

This brief video highlights a few memorable moments from the conference -- including speaker clips from Suja CEO Jeff Church, Stumptown Coffee president Joth Ricci and Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey -- as documented and edited by BevNET videographer Matt Rogers.

With Mounting Pressure From FDA, Vivazen Removes Kratom in Product Reformulation

by Neil Martinez-Belkin, Dec. 18, 2015 at 3:16 pm

In February the FDA issued an “Import Alert 54-15” for kratom, made from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, effectively suspending its import into the United States for use as a dietary ingredient or supplement.

Tribal Juice Enters Five Central Market Locations

by Neil Martinez-Belkin, Dec. 18, 2015 at 10:58 am

Tribal juices are cold-pressed, USDA and NICS certified organic, gluten-free and packaged in BPA-free bottles.

VitalZing Adds MilkDrops and Coconut WaterDrops to Enhancer Range

by Press Release, Dec. 18, 2015 at 10:32 am

With placement across several categories VitalZing is firmly entrenched in over 80% of New Zealand's Countdown (Woolworths) and Foodstuffs supermarket chains. The company is now in the process of expanding into the Australian, Japan and China markets.

William Grant & Sons CEO Stella David Steps Down, Simon Hunt Takes the Reins

by Press Release, Dec. 17, 2015 at 12:21 pm

Global premium spirits business and independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons has today confirmed that Chief Executive, Stella David, has decided to step down as CEO at the end of February 2016 and will be succeeded by current Chief Commercial Officer, Simon Hunt.