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Download BevNET’s Show Planner for Natural Products Expo West 2014

With nearly 300 beverage-related exhibitors, Expo West 2014 looks to be a massive show for innovation, new brands and line extensions. BevNET.com will be on hand to cover the event from the show floor, with instant coverage on social media and in online and print stories in the days to follow. Below, you’ll find details about the show, listings of beverage exhibitors (supplied by New Hope Natural Media), and BevNET’s print-ready show planner.

California Natural Products Unveils New Automated Warehouse

Manufacturer of Leading Aseptic Packaged Food & Beverage Brands Opens 18,000-Square-Foot Automated Facility to Increase Efficiency While Reducing Energy Usage by 80 Percent LATHROP, Calif., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ –– …

KeVita Announces Launch Of Three New Flavors

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing to grow its family of delicious, functional beverages,KeVita® Sparkling Probiotic Drink, recently named one of the 25 Most Innovative Consumer and…

Sneakz Organic Announces Launch of Healthy Shakes for Kids

New Organic Children’s Beverage Deliciously Disguises a Full Serving of Vegetables in Each Box DENVER (February 12, 2014)—Determined to take veggies from “YUCK” to “YUM,” Sneakz Organic, today announced the…

What Angel Investors Look For In a Natural Foods Company — PLUS Seth Goldman’s Bonus Criteria

A lot of the time in the CPG space, the earliest investors you line up will themselves be successful entrepreneurs who recognize the potential for your product. But do you ever wonder how those experienced food and beverage entrepreneurs think about what companies to invest in themselves? Seth Goldman, co-founder & TeaEO, Honest Tea, has invested in several startup food and beverage companies over the years — and shared this piece with BevNET Food & Beverage University.

Expo West Update: Label Evolution, New CFO for Mamma Chia

Along with a recent label refresh for its beverages, Mamma Chia is planning to debut a new line of whole chia seeds, as well as new varieties for snack and beverage lines at this week’s Natural Products Expo West show. And in the midst of a recently launched round of funding, the company hired a new Chief Financial Officer with deep roots in consumer goods.

FitPro REAL Milk to Exhibit at Natural Products Expo West

FitPro is the only all-natural, high-protein, low-calorie, REAL® Milk protein product (Visalia, Calif.) – FitPro REAL® Milk Protein, the only all-natural, gluten-free, lactose-free, high protein, and low calorie protein drink…

Expo West Intro: More Silk Almondmilks

With its latest offerings, Silk continues to innovate in the dairy alternative category and is set to introduce a range of on-trend products -- including blends made with almond milk, soy, coconuts and protein -- at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West show.