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National Beverage Corp. Reports Year End Results

"FY2015 will be acknowledged as our ‘Discovery’ year! We have validated our ‘potential’ as the domestic sparkling water innovator/leader in North America,” stated Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Waiakea Expands Distribution in Whole Foods and Wawa

The Whole Foods launch solidifies the explosive growth Waiakea has continued to exhibit in the natural channel the last two years, while Wawa Inc. represents the volcanic water's first venture into convenience.

Amara Named The Official Drink of The Paleo Diet

The paleo approved energy drink is part of Amara’s line of nutrient-rich, raw and low-calorie sports drinks containing the 5 essential electrolytes and natural CoffeeBerry® caffeine.

ZICO Launches Watermelon Raspberry Flavored Coconut Water

Watermelon Raspberry Flavored ZICO will be available at retailers nationwide as of mid-April and comes in convenient 14 fl. oz., re-sealable bottles. Suggested retail price is $2.49, but pricing is up to the discretion of the individual retailer.

Video: New Beverage Brands on Top at Expo West

In just its second year, but growing, the top floor experience is still relatively new to the ever-expanding Natural Products Expo West, which concluded on Sunday, March 8 in Anaheim, Calif. Nevertheless, a tour of its lower-priced, smaller booths easily lent insight into some of the bleeding-edge trends in the entrepreneurial beverage business, as well as key ingredients as well.

Review: Mocked Up Mocktails

Mocked Up is the first nationally marketed and distributed RTD non alcoholic cocktail (aka “mocktail”) brand. The products, each of which contain real juice and are packaged in a multi-serve Tetra Pak carton, are designed to give the consumer an authentic cocktail experience but without the booze.

NOHO Hires Jason Schwenck as Senior Vice President of Global Sales

Mr. Schwenck has more than 20 years experience in the beverage industry including a Senior Executive role at Red Bull where is he was the Director of On Premise Sales for the United States as well as Director of On Premise Marketing.

Ingredion Completes Acquisition of Penford Corporation

The integration is expected to generate annual cost synergies of at least $20 million, primarily from efficiencies in the areas of manufacturing, procurement, logistics and general and administrative functions.