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The Battle For Breakfast

It shouldn’t be surprising to see traditional breakfast food producers chasing the liquid breakfast market, however; that’s because it’s becoming a can’t-beat-them-so-you-join-them-proposition.

Real McCoy Rum Appoints Board of Directors

Stonington, CT (October 29, 2013) – Real McCoy Spirits, Corp., makers of top quality hand-crafted “The Real McCoy” rum, today announces the appointment of its Board of Directors: John Sculley,…

Kombucha Brooklyn Founders to Release Book

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A superfood that helps to clear skin, boost energy, promote better digestive health, improve brain function, and more, kombucha is the drink of the moment. Intrigued? Skeptical?…

Review: Litl’ Squirts

Hailing from Maine, Litl’ Squirts is a line of flavored enhanced water beverages designed for kids. All in all, we wouldn’t say that this is an overly innovative or unique product, but the flavor execution is good and should have pretty broad appeal. Unfortunately, however, the packaging is a bit of a different story...

Rockin’ Refuel Introduces Lean Builder

PHOENIX — Rockin’ Refuel® by Shamrock Farms has expanded its product portfolio to include new Rockin’ Refuel Lean Builder, a 150 calorie protein milk beverage designed specifically for people looking…

SweetLeaf Stevia to Exhibit at SupplySide West

As maker of the #1 selling stevia in the natural channel*, SweetLeaf Stevia® Sweetener knows the natural product consumer. The company’s stevia provides powerful label appeal and taste that makes…

New Wrongful Death Lawsuit Targets Red Bull

The New York Daily News today reported that the family of Brooklyn man who consumed a can of Red Bull shortly before suffering a heart attack is planning to file an $85 million wrongful death lawsuit against the energy drink company. While Monster Beverage Company is facing at least two lawsuits claiming wrongful death as a result of consumption of the company’s energy drinks, this new case is believed to be the first of its kind filed against Red Bull.

AriZona Launches Water Enhancers With Familiar Flavors

Wesley Vultaggio, AriZona's owner and creative director, told BevNET that while MiO brings new, untested flavors to the market, AriZona’s water enhancers benefit from the established success of its flavors. The company has been selling these flavors in cans for years, now they just have a different form.

Salada Tea Launches Therapy Drink Mix for Select GNC Stores

LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. – SALADA® Tea announces its new SALADA Tea Therapy Performance drink mix sticks available at select GNC stores and online at GNC.com. This product line combines SALADA …

Review: Health-Ade Kombucha

Marketed as “a bubby probiotic tea,” Health-Ade, is a line of small-batch kombucha drinks that are currently distributed in the Los Angeles area. The company, which recently garnered an investment…

Honest Tea Announces New Partnership With Burger Chain

DENVER — Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, today announced it is the first national restaurant chain to roll out HONEST Tea’s fresh-brewed iced tea options at all…