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Beam Inc. Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Suntory Holdings

Beam Stockholders Entitled to Receive $83.50 per Share upon Closing of Transaction; Acquisition on Track for Completion During Week of April 28th DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At a special meeting today, stockholders…

formula O2 Launches in Rexam 16 Oz. Cans

CHICAGO – March 25, 2014 – Detox + Hydration + Energy. That is what formula O2 natural recovery drink promises. The new oxygenated beverage has hit the market in Rexam…

BevNET Announces Call for Entries to its Inaugural Craft Spirits and Mixers Guide

BevNET is now accepting submissions for its first Craft Spirits and Mixers Guide. Amid a booming market for artisanal and hand-crafted spirits, the new guide will be a key resource for retailers and distributors who are looking to meet rising consumer demand with new and innovative offerings. The guide will also be a great opportunity for service and supplier companies who work with craft distillers and mixer companies as a way to promote and showcase their products.

Chasing Coconut Water

The triumphant push of coconut water has influenced mainstream consumers to think about water in different terms and paved the way for the next tier of coconut water brands, such as Harmless Harvest and Zola. At Natural Products Expo West 2014 in Anaheim, Calif., yet another tier seemed to be taking shape. But it wasn’t coconut water; it was an amalgam of offbeat water brands. We had maple water, birch tree water and barley water. We had cactus water, olive water and even artichoke water.

7UP Partners With Music Festival Production Company

PLANO, Texas — 7UP is set to kick off the electronic music festival season by announcing today a multiyear partnership with Ultra, the world’s leading festival producer. 7UP is bringing…

SOCIAL Enjoyments, a Sparkling Sake, Launches in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL (March 2014) – SOCIAL Enjoyments, a delicious lower-calorie, organic and gluten-free alcoholic beverage, is ready to launch in Chicago this May! SOCIAL is different – it’s created by…

Pure Leaf Iced Tea Partners With FOOD & WINE

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Pure Leaf™ Iced Tea, a product of The Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, today announced its partnership with FOOD & WINE to unveil a consumer engagement platform for…

WAT-AAH! Installs Mural in SoHo

NEW YORK — WAT-AAH!, bottled water for kids and teens, follows the successful launch of its Taking Back the Streets campaign with the installation of a 2,500 sq. ft. mural…

Video: Expo West 2014 – Sweet Leaf Tea Co-Founder Gets into Coffee Biz with High Brew

In an interview with BevNET CEO John Craven, David Smith said that High Brew would “attempt to reverse that trend” of sweet coffee products with a formulation that features a stronger coffee flavor than competing brands along with reduced sugar and calorie content, as compared to other coffee drinks.

Video: Expo West 2014 Profile — Omgblends

The luxury of eating well without putting in the time was once reserved for those able to finance a maid or butler. Now, replacement beverages are stepping up and Omgblends wants a piece of the pie, which already includes brands such as Suja and Sambazon.