NORKA Makes its Return After 53 Years
NORKA has returned to Akron’s shelves and is sold at West Point Market, Acme Fresh Market Stores, The Peanut Shoppe, Shisler’s Cheese House, the Akron Art Museum, Rubber City Clothing and more.
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Distribution Roundup: PepsiCo Lands Live Nation; Starbucks’ RTD Frappucinos Head to China
Here’s the week in review in distribution news across the beverage industry:
Video: One-on-One with Temple Turmeric’s Daniel Sullivan
In this video, Daniel Sullivan discusses the back story of Temple Turmeric's propriety turmeric variety, the recent rebrand, and its work and relationship with Boulder Brands Investment Group, which took an equity position in the company last year.
Diageo to Provide Nutritional Information on Bottles
The intention is to provide this information through Diageo's responsible drinking website DRINKiQ.com (www.DRINKiQ.com) and/or on-pack in a majority of Diageo's markets subject to local regulatory approval, as soon as practicable.
Stay Fresh Foods Opens Second HPP Tolling Center
The 66,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with the industry’s most advanced HPP system, the Avure AV 60, already field-proven to deliver the highest HPP output available.
RIBUS Announces Two New Hires
At Natural Products Expo West, RIBUS’s Nu-FLOW was nominated as the Engredea Editors’ Choice Award for Best Organic Ingredient of the show.
Video: What’s Next for Cold-Pressed Juice? Brand Executives Weigh In.
In the following videos, we take a deeper dive into the fast-growing segment, having queried brand owners and company executives at the event -- including Evolution Fresh president Jeff Hansberry, Suja VP of Marketing Heather MacNeil and Lumi Juice founder Hillary Lewis -- about the continued development for cold-pressed juice.
SodaStream Launches Line of Naturally Flavored Drink Mixes
SodaStream Naturals are available in six delicious flavors: Kiwi-Pear, Apple-Peach, Passionfruit-Mango, Green Tea Lychee, Fresh Lemon and Cranberry-Raspberry
Starbucks Signs Agreement to Sell RTD Drinks in China
China is Starbucks fastest growing market outside the U.S. with more than 1,500 stores in nearly 90 cities, and more than 25,000 partners (employees).
Califia Farms Embarks on Cold Brew Coffee Sampling Tour in New York City
Califia Farms is encouraging New Yorkers to “Drink Remarkably” at events spanning Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Beam Suntory Introduces Hornitos Spiced Honey
Hornitos Spiced Honey features 100 percent blue agave Hornitos Plata Tequila infused with natural honey flavor and a special spice blend.
Kevin Love Tapped for “Built With Chocolate Milk” Ad Campaign
Love joins a long line-up of elite athletes who make chocolate milk their post-workout drink of choice, such as IRONMAN® Triathlon Champions Mirinda Carfrae, Craig Alexander and Luke McKenzie.
Press Clips: Starbucks Gets in on the Cold Brew Craze; Biotech and Non-GMO Advocates Face Off in North Carolina
The addition of cold brew coffee comes as the latest news in Starbucks’ ongoing push into trending categories. In February the company added coconut milk as a dairy alternative for both its hot and cold beverages.
Video: Ingredient Trends — Plant-Based Protein, Turmeric, Matcha Emerge at Expo West
In this video, filmed on location at the 2015 Natural Products Expo West, BevNET CEO John Craven and BevNET Managing Editor point to specific examples of brands and products that aim to address sustained consumer demand for natural functionality through the application of emerging ingredients.