Kombucha Brewers International Publishes Best Practices for Kombucha Industry
Adopted by the Board earlier this month, KBI’s Best Practices focus on four main areas: Business Practices, Safety and Quality, Alcohol Compliance, and Labeling.
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Eastside Distilling Introduces New Barrel Hitch American Whiskey and Barrel Hitch ‘Oregon Oak’ American Whiskey
The new whiskeys join Eastside's broad line of spirits that include the award-winning Burnside Bourbon and Burnside 'Oregon Oaked' Bourbon, as well as the award winning flavored whiskeys, Marionberry and Cherry Bomb.
American Beverage Association Sues San Francisco Over Soda Ad Warnings
The lawsuit arrives six weeks after the city’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of the legislation.
Genius Juice Undergoes Facelift, Launches New Bottle Size
Having recently secured new distribution and retail placement in Southern California, Genius Juice, which produces a line of high pressure processed (HPP) organic coconut smoothies, has refined its branding, reduced its product offerings and unveiled a new 12 oz. bottle.
Garden of Flavor Launches Tomato Tonic
Garden of Flavor’s Tomato Tonic is the only USDA certified organic, cold-pressed tomato juice on the market, and includes GanedenBC30 probiotic cultures.
Long Island Iced Tea Corp. Announces Symbol Change to “LTEA”
The Company obtained the new trading symbol to better reflect the Company’s business.
Rumble Makes its U.S. Debut
Rumble is gluten-free, non-GMO, soy-free and 99.8% lactose-free and available in Vanilla Maple, Dutch Cocoa and will be launching its newest flavor Coffee Bean this fall.
Midori Matcha Launches in Unsweetened and Honey Flavors
Both varieties come in sizable 16oz bottles, are USDA Certified Organic, under 20 calories, and contain zero added sugar or artificial ingredients.
UNFI to Distribute WANU Throughout the Pacific Northwest
The agreement will allow retailers to easily stock WANU for their consumers starting in early August.
Starbucks and PepsiCo Partner to Bring RTD Coffee and Energy Portfolio to Latin America
Starbucks relationship with PepsiCo began more than 20 years ago when the two companies formed the North American Coffee Partnership
AquaBall Signs Distribution Agreement with Capitol Beverage Sales
Capitol Beverage Sales is a family-run Anheuser-Busch Distributor with an extensive non-alcoholic beverage portfolio serving the Minneapolis - St. Paul area with a history dating back to 1951.
Jaindl Companies Acquires A-Treat Soda
With production restored in the coming weeks and distribution set for the end of August, customers will be able to find A-Treat back on the shelves by early Fall.
CircleUp Secures $22 Million for Consumer Growth Fund, Invests in Rumble and Sonoma Cider
The CGF’s announcement arrives as CircleUp recently passed the 100 transactions mark, with companies raising over $100 million to date on the platform.
Campbell’s VP of Beverage Discusses New V8 Infused Water, Brand Evolution
Explaining the rationale for the development of V8 Infused Water, Kelli McCusker, the Vice President of Beverage at Campbell Soup Company, said that “people are looking for water that is simple and flavorful and not just straight water, but not confusing either.”