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Distribution Roundup: More Oats in the Mainstream

Recent developments in distribution news indicate that retailers are beginning to express more confidence in oat-based beverages. Shortly after BevNET reported that, alongside Sneaky Pete’s line of oat-based drinks, Target will include Oatworks in its emerging brands test, FreshDirect announced on Thursday that it will also carry the Oatworks line.

Honest Tea Sued Over Marketing of Honey Green Tea

Honest Tea is facing a proposed class action lawsuit which alleges that the company is dishonestly marketing Honey Green Tea because the beverage doesn’t contain the amount of antioxidants that it lists on the label. The lawsuit accuses the Coca-Cola-owned company of misleading consumers about the actual amount of “antioxidants green tea flavonoids” in the product.

IBWA Announces 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) today announced its 2013-2014 officers and board of directors.  IBWA members elected the association’s leadership during the 2013 Annual Business Conference,…

Whole Foods to Feature Martinelli’s Sparkling Juices

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Cheers! The holidays will soon be here with many occasions to celebrate, and Whole Foods Market will again feature Martinelli’s Gold Medal® Sparkling Organic Juices this holiday…

Coca-Cola Donating More Than $2.5 Million for Typhoon Relief

MANILA, Philippines — The Coca-Cola Company announced today that the Coca-Cola system is donating more than US$2.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support disaster relief and recovery efforts…

Pleasant Kids to Enter Water Enhancer Industry

BURBANK, Calif. — Pleasant Kids, Inc. (OTCQB: NYBD) (“AQUA” or the “Company”), is proud to announce its entry into the multi-billion dollar water enhancer industry. The company is working with…