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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.

Investing: Nothing Splashy, But Lots of Investors in the Expo West Pool

With a specialty in handling the kinds of emerging brands that are typically found sampling out of their booths at Natural Products Expo West, the more than 100 different fundraising rounds handled by food-and-beverage specialty law firm the Giannuzzi Group alone should serve as a fine indicator of the investment buzz that surrounded the event.

The Editors’ Dozen: Key Product Discoveries Video from Expo West

There were hundreds of new beverage brands, re-branded products, new sub-lines and changed formulations at Natural Products Expo West, which concluded its three-day stand in Anaheim, Calif. on Sunday, March 8. In the report below, BevNET correspondents John Craven and Ray Latif point out some of the most important and impactful new products.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Commits $2 Million to Good Sports Inc.

The contribution, through DPS’s Let’s Play initiative, extends the company’s partnership with Good Sports through the end of 2016 and will provide balls, bats, pads, helmets, uniforms and other gear that helps keep 2 million kids across the country in the game.

Reed’s Appoints Mark Beaton as Chief Operating Officer

Prior to joining Reed's, Mark was Vice President of Operations at the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group where he drove operational efficiencies and was responsible for leading and directing functions that focused on warehouse and distribution operations, inventory management, environmental health and safety and a corporate real estate portfolio.

Lifeway Introduces New Line of Kefir Protein Drinks

With 20 grams of protein per serving, the new Lifeway Protein Kefir is a tasty, probiotic way to promote muscle recovery after a session at the gym, a game on the racquetball court, or any other vigorous exercise.