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Suja Picks Up Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth

Mere months after picking up an $8 million investment at a valuation of $100 million from Boulder Brands' venture capital arm, the cold-pressed juice company has pulled in another, undisclosed investment from investment fund Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a consumer-product focused group that tries to find next-generation versions of existing categories and deploy minority growth capital as fuel for their growth.

Manhattan Beer to Distribute Reed’s Kombucha

Reed’s, Inc. announced Tuesday morning that sizable distributor Manhattan Beer will begin distributing its kombucha brand, Culture Club. The distributor will give the fast-growing line access to the five boroughs of New York City and the Hudson Valley.

BevNET’s 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show Planner is NOW AVAILABLE

The 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show begins this Sunday in San Francisco. The show is one of the largest for the specialty, natural, and gourmet food and beverage industries. For attendees, we’ve compiled a handy list help you navigate the floor and reach the nearly 50 beverage companies and beverage-related exhibitors at the event.

Review: Vim + Vigor Juices

Based in Texas, Vim + Vigor markets a line of high pressure processed juice blends that are made with local and organic produce. Like competing HPP brands, the juices have a high level of flavor and freshness, and feature a variety of well-executed formulations. However, we do have an issue with the company's naming convention, which has led to some not so appetizing wording on the face of its labels...

Artiste Moves Location to Accommodate Expanded Business

GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Artiste, a global flavor and fragrance specialty ingredient company, recently moved locations to accommodate its expanded business and future growth plans. The new Glen Rock, NJ…

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Renews Commitment to Environment

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) has renewed its partnership with Keep America Beautiful (KAB) with a $300,000 commitment that continues efforts to provide recycling opportunities to consumers.…

Dingle Gin Makes U.S. Debut

DES PLAINES, IL: Produced in original pot stills from County Kerry, Ireland, Dingle Gin is being introduced to the U.S. market. A. Hardy USA, Ltd. is the importer and national…

Integrated Marketing Communications Agency Names New President

LOS ANGELES — Mike Jackson, a 30-year marketing and advertising executive, has been appointed to the new role of president of Phelps (http://phelpsagency.com/), the West Coast’s largest independent integrated marketing…

Beverage or Supplement? FDA Issues Industry Guidance

In its “Guidance for Industry: Distinguishing Liquid Dietary Supplements from Beverages” the FDA updated its 2009 draft guidance, explaining its current thinking on the topic as a way “to help dietary supplement and beverage manufacturers and distributors determine whether a product in liquid form is properly classified as a dietary supplement or as a beverage.”