Study Shows Bottled Water Industry Has Low Water Use Ratio
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The results of a new study released today by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) show that the amount of water used to produce bottled water products…
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Review: Grumpy Cat Grumppuccino
Despite Starbucks' utter domination of the RTD iced coffee category, we've been seeing a steady flow of new entries to the space, including the playfully-named Grumpy Cat Grumppuccino. The line which comes in Vanilla and Mocha varieties, delivers what is essentially a classic bottled RTD coffee drink, but at 320 calories, we wonder about the appeal of the products in comparison to lower calorie options.
Just Chill Added to Kroger’s ‘Taste of Tomorrow’ Program
VENICE BEACH, Calif. — JUST CHILL® with the PR, right? Well, we’ll keep our cool®. We just can’t ignore recent JUST CHILL® features on NBC’s Today Show and in the …
MyCause Water Launches Charitable Initiative
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — MyCause Water announces a new partnership with A&P and its affiliates in support of breast cancer research. The “What is the Pink Cap?” initiative is an extension…
Press Clips: Coca-Cola Tries Hot Ginger Ale, Loses Marketing Executive, Targeted by Ad
Whether or not The Coca-Cola Co., Inc., is feeling the heat from a growing onslaught of detractors and health nuts, changes are afoot.
Honest Tea’s Mission Report Highlights Progress, Road Ahead
Jenny Burns, Honest Tea’s mission director, said that she’s encouraged by the company’s continued dedication to organic ingredients. The mission report states that in 2012, the company purchased approximately 4.9 million pounds of organic ingredients. This represents a 13 percent increase from the previous year and compares favorably to 2007, she said, before The Coca-Cola Co., Inc., acquired Honest Tea.
Video: Chia\Vie Aiming for Growth in Grocery, Club Channels
Although the emergence of chia as an ingredient originated from within the natural channel -- and remains in high demand among natural consumers -- Chia\Vie, a line of ground chia seed and fruit juice smoothies, is attempting to take advantage of growing awareness and consumption of chia through placement and positioning of the brand in grocery and club stores.
Review: Basic Beverages Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Packaged in a 16 oz. bottle, Basic Beverages “Classic” Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate is designed to make four servings of coffee (the consumer mixes one part cold brew concentrate with two parts milk, water or dairy alternative). What’s unique about Basic's cold brew is that the product is made with pH 7.5+ water; the company claims that the water reduces the acidity of the final product. While we can’t speak to that claim, we can tell you that the product tastes extremely smooth...
Glanbia Nutritionals Launches New Flax Protein Powder
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Glanbia Nutritionals is announcing the launch of an innovative new flax protein powder for protein fortification. LinPro™ 140 is a natural, allergen-free ingredient for use in a…
Minta Beverages Acquires Website Domain Name
LOS ANGELES — Minta Beverages, Inc., maker of the naturally flavored mint soda today announced acquisition of the domain name Minta.com. The domain was purchased from Chicago based designers firm…
Kombucha Entrepreneurs Form Trade Group
Kombucha Brewers International, a Kombucha trade group, announced its launch on Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release, the group will set industry-wide standards, create marketing campaigns, educate consumers, retailers and restaurants, conduct research and serve as a point of communication regarding the Kombucha industry.
Steaz Announces New Chairman and CEO
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Leading natural beverage company Steaz today announced the appointments of Ralf Lottermann as Chairman of the Board and Linda Barron as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “We…
Solixir Sold to Eternal Beverages, Inc.
After a five year run on the shelves, entrepreneur Scott Lerner and his investors have sold Solixir, a line of naturally functional sparkling drinks powered by botanical elixirs, to the owners of Eternal Beverages, Inc., the maker of a nationally-distributed brand in the fast-growing alkaline water category.
Red Jacket Orchards Launches in Los Angeles
GENEVA, N.Y. — Red Jacket Juice, a premium line of fresh 100% fruit juices, cold-pressed at Red Jacket Orchards in Geneva, NY (Finger Lakes Region), launched its first west coast…