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Review: Quaker Breakfast Shakes

Aligning two emerging beverage trends — oat-based drinks and breakfast shakes — PepsiCo has launched Quaker Breakfast Shakes. However, while the concept, and use of the company-owned Quaker brand, makes…

McCormick Distilling Introduces Triple Crown Whiskey

The ultimate stocking stuffer, Triple Crown introduces innovative flexible pouches too WESTON, MO, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – It is with great pomp and privilege that McCormick Distilling unveils the…

Weiss: Bai Will Be in 90 Percent of U.S. by End of Q1 2014

Last week, Bai Brands formally announced a new national distribution agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG), to bring its Bai 5 brand of coffee fruit-infused drinks into the soda giant’s vast DSD network. Ben Weiss, the founder of Bai, said that the deal will vault the brand onto the national stage, particularly with a partner like DPSG, which he said “has a real seat at the table” and “puts a lot more wind in your sails as you look to bring on national chains and satisfy that national footprint.”

Captain Morgan Adopts ‘Cola’ Gator For Florida’s Big Game

Captain & Cola Encourage Adults to Showcase their Love for Friendship and Responsible Celebrations by Sharing #CaptainAndCola Moments to Benefit Alligators Everywhere GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A…

Calypso Squeezes Simplicity

The health and wellness fervor has become more of an industry idea than something conceived by the consumer, said Tim Kezman, the president of King Juice Company, Inc, makers of Calypso Lemonade. With an overload of vitamins, nutraceuticals and other hard-to-pronounce details, consumers can feel overwhelmed and unsure of their decisions. This opinion isn’t on-trend, but distributors still boast to Kezman about how there’s no educational process needed with Calypso.

Review: Hop Soda

Hop Soda is a unique soda that is made with natural hops extract. While this isn’t the first time that we’ve seen hops in a non-alcoholic beverage, it very well may be the most enjoyable one that we’ve had.

WILD Flavors Acquires Manufacturer of Extracts and Aroma Chemicals

ERLANGER, Ky. — WILD Flavors, Inc. (WILD) has acquired Alfrebro, LLC, a leading manufacturer of natural extracts and aroma chemicals, advanced proprietary technologies, and expanded processing capabilities.  With this positioning,…

Belvoir Announces Launch in The Fresh Market

NEW YORK – On the heels of their successful launch of their Organic Elderflower Lemonade since December 2012, Belvoir Fruit Farms—a family owned company that has been producing hand-made beverages…

Rooibee Red Tea Available at Google Headquarters in 2014

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rooibee Red Tea won over thousands of Google workers becoming one of only 13 new products now permanently available at the company’s California headquarters. Google invited C…

Study Links Mercy to Benefits After Alcohol Consumption

A recent study conducted by Medicus Research indicates that hangover-prevention supplements made by Mercy Nutraceuticals, Inc. can diminish common symptoms from hangovers, such as headache and nausea, and alcohol consumption, such as reductions in attention and cognitive function.

Review: Honest Tea Unsweet Lemon Tea

First introduced at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show, Honest Tea’s Unsweet Lemon Tea is the company first zero-calorie offering in its PET line of teas and juices. Unlike many…