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Channel Check – Lemonade

Looks like Calypso may have finally hit a ceiling, while Hubert’s and Coke’s own revamped Fuze are gaining strength on the bottled side. Cabana continues to announce new distribution, but the base has stayed low. On the whole, the category stayed strong on the warm-shelf side.

Bhakti Chai Founder Named Finalist in ‘Entrepreneur of 2014’ Contest

Brook Eddy, alchemist of Boulder’s award-winning freshly micro-brewed Bhakti Chai, has just been announced as one of five finalists for the Entrepreneur of 2014 contest presented by The UPS Store® - the most prestigious award bestowed upon entrepreneurs today.

BevNET’s 2014 Natural Beverage Guide is NOW AVAILABLE

BevNET’s annual Natural Beverage Guide is the industry’s largest guide to drinks targeting the natural channel. From kombucha and cold-pressed juices to enhanced waters and powder mixes, the guide includes dozens of natural brands as well as a range of companies that supply goods and services to beverage manufacturers. View or download the guide today!

Jade Monk Announces National Rollout in Sprouts

With the ever increasing trend of Matcha, more consumers are gaining awareness of the powerful health benefits, and high antioxidants only Matcha provides.

Branded Spirits USA Launches Five New Products

The sourcing and distributing company of small-batch artisan liquors launches five spirits in Chicago: Ice Fox vodka, Hana gin, Motu rum, HM The King blended Scotch whiskey, and two cognacs – Majesté XO and Majesté VSOP.

At Last, CSDs Record Positive Sales Figures

It feels kinda funny to write, but here goes: the carbonated soft drink (CSD) category recorded a positive four-week growth period in sales. It’s the first time that’s happened in more than a year.

BODYARMOR’s Sporting Chance

Gatorade has had its run over the past 40 years. The BodyArmor argument is that there are better ingredients, branding and pricing that will appeal to consumers and retailers.

Hawaiian Springs Joins Tropical Storm Iselle Relief Effort

Hawaiian Springs, the bottler of one of the world’s finest artesian waters, from the Big Island, had a lot of product on hand when Tropical Storm Iselle took out the power on Hawaii Island on August 7th.

Hormel Foods Closes Acquisition of CytoSport

The acquisition will serve as a growth catalyst for the company’s Specialty Foods segment, and also expands its offerings of portable, immediate, protein-rich foods.