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…
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The Original Protein Shot to Sponsor Hockey Team
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears Hockey Team is proud to announce that they have welcomed a new partner to their sponsorship family, The Original Protein Shot™, www.theproteinshot.com. On…
Coca-Cola Acquires Outstanding Ownership Stake in Zico
ATLANTA — Whether at the gym, shopping mall or office, ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water provides the natural replenishment you need to renew. And now ZICO will be able to…
Former Nutrition Business Journal Leader Joins Silverwood Partners As Industry Advisor
SHERBORN, Mass. — Silverwood Partners is pleased to announce that Patrick Rea has joined Silverwood Partners as an Industry Advisor, further enhancing the firm’s expertise and experience in the $35…
Glenmorangie Global Master Brand Ambassador David Blackmore Named Scotch Whisky Ambassador of the Year 2014 For Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Glenmorangie, Scotland’s favorite single malt Scotch whisky, is proud to announce its Global Master Brand Ambassador David Blackmore has been named Icons of…
Judge Gives Tentative Approval to $5.3 Million Muscle Milk Settlement
A federal judge has tentatively approved a settlement in which the makers of Muscle Milk will create a $5,275,000 million fund for consumers adversely affected by marketing of the products. The settlement, in which Cytosport Inc. denies any wrongdoing, will resolve a 2011 false advertising lawsuit filed against the company.
ITO EN Announces Hiring of New General Manager of Product
NEW YORK — ITO EN, the world’s leading supplier of loose leaf green tea and ready-to-drink beverages has announced that Brad Angevine has joined the company as General Manager of…
Coke Finishes Buyout of Zico; Uzzell Becomes President, Rampolla to Advise
Coke has finalized its purchase of Zico coconut water, purchasing the remaining outstanding shares. Zico was purchased through Coke's Venturing and Emerging Brands Group (VEB). Founder and current CEO Mark Rampolla will be moving into a role of non-executive advisor during the transition; G. Scott Uzzell will become President, rejoining Coke a year after he left VEB to become Zico's Chief Commercial Officer and EVP of Sales.
Distribution Roundup: Water Variants Still Rising, Green Mustache Strengthens Presence in NYC
If your beverage is sparkling, flavored, some form of water and has a solid foundation in taste and packaging, retailers are probably interested.
Review: Suja Elements – New Varieties
Suja has added a few more varieties to its Elements line of juice smoothies. Like all Suja products, the new Elements flavors are cold-pressed and high-pressure processed, and while we have mixed feelings about some of the new varieties in terms of packaging and branding, the formulation and flavor of the products are excellent.
Founder of Skinnygirl Sparklers Launches Recipe Contest
WOODBURY, N.Y. — On the November 11th episode of “bethenny” Bethenny Frankel, the original Skinnygirl™, announced her new partnership with AriZona Beverages to launch Skinnygirl™ Sparklers, a line of sparkling…
Campari America Assumes Distribution of Aperol in the U.S.
Red-Hot Global Aperitif Brand Owned by Gruppo Campari Shifts from Palm Bay International to Campari America in Key American Market SAN FRANCISCO and BOCA RATON, FL (November 21, 2013) –…
Ficks to Begin Production of All-Natural Cocktail Fortifiers in January
New Line of All-Natural Cocktail Fortifiers Combines Great Taste with Health Protection San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2013 — Two weeks ago, Ficks & Co announced the launch of…
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