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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.

onli Beverages Partners with Award-Winning Chef on New Flavor

PALM BEACH, Fla., March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — onli™ Beverages announced their highly anticipated signature flavor to accompany their eclectic lineup of highly successful sparkling beverages. Chef Clay Conley of…

Avitae to Debut New Packaging and Product at Expo West

CLEVELAND — Avitae USA, LLC, the leader in the caffeinated water category, will unveil its new dynamic packaging for its all-natural Avitae Caffeine Water and a third SKU, a 125-milligram…

SIPP to Make First Appearance at Expo West

PHILADELPHIA — SIPP eco beverage co., creators of Sipp Sparkling Organics, will make their first appearance exhibiting at the Natural Products Expo West 2014 in Anaheim, CA. Samples of Sipp…