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Review: Caliwater Cactus Water

Caliwater’s Cactus Water is an all-natural beverage that is made with prickly pear cactus (both in concentrate form and extract). The product, which contains 22 percent juice, is sweetened with both the cactus pear juice and added organic stevia. From a taste perspective, the product is light and thirst-quenching, with a flavor that is probably best described as a very mellow berry with an earthy finish.

Coca-Cola Offers Soccer Camp in Brazil to Teens

ATLANTA — As World Cup fever grips soccer fans across the globe, Coca-Cola is giving young players the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to win a trip to the…

Video: Mamma Chia CEO – Mainstream Has Been “Phenomenal” for Us

In a recent interview, Mamma Chia CEO Janie Hoffman explained that sales of of its chia-infused drinks have “doubled, if not tripled, with going into mainstream,” in large part due to rapidly growing awareness of chia -- and its nutritional content -- among mainstream consumers, and noted that the rapid and positive trajectory of the brand has given it the ability to innovate and take a leadership position in the world of chia.

Kainos Capital Acquires InterHealth Nutraceuticals

BENICIA, Calif. — InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc (“InterHealth”), a leading researcher, developer and marketer of branded nutraceutical ingredients, today announced that it has been acquired by Kainos Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based…

Review: Hot Lips Real Root Soda Ginger Ale

Hot Lips, which markets a line of fruit-infused sodas, recently launched its first ginger ale variety. The company's Real Root Soda Ginger Ale is a blend of sparkling water, organic ginger root from Hawaii, and pure cane sugar. From our perspective, Hot Lips has done well to create a great tasting product that is both approachable and stays true to its well-recognized branding.

SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Water Enhancers to Debut in 2014

GILBERT, Ariz. — SweetLeaf Stevia® Sweetener, the top-selling natural stevia sweetener,* moves into stores this January with SweetLeaf® Sweet Drops™ water enhancers. Made with organic stevia extract and plant-based flavors,…

Project Juice Sells Stake to First Beverage Ventures

Taking a gamble that the future of beverage – specifically, juice -- is going to include snatching meal occasions from quick-serve restaurants and soda companies alike, First Beverage Ventures has invested in Project Juice, a combination storefront and packaged fresh juice operation from the San Francisco Bay area.