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Huber’s Starlight Distillery Announces Expansion

by BevNET.com Staff, Dec. 13, 2013 at 12:01 pm

STARLIGHT, Indiana – Huber’s Starlight Distillery is excited about Indiana’s new state law changes which will now allow them to produce other spirits such as whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and gin.…

EU Aspartame Ruling: Praise, Fury and Forecasts

by Ray Latif, Dec. 13, 2013 at 9:40 am

On Tuesday, the food safety body of the European Union released its long-awaited report on aspartame, concluding that that artificial sweetener is safe for humans consume at the current levels that it is used in food and beverages. As expected, the European Food Safety Authority's opinion was praised by the American Beverage Association and infuriated some consumer watchdog groups. But will the decision have an affect declining sales of aspartame-sweetened drinks?

BevNET Live Day Two: Retail Opportunities Abound

by Max Rothman, Dec. 12, 2013 at 3:29 pm

At BevNET Live in Santa Monica earlier this week, retailers restated the theme: they understand the potential for emerging brands and they’re looking for partnerships. Representatives from 7-Eleven, Costco and Life Time Fitness, Inc. were on hand to discuss their interest in identifying the next wave of innovation and stocking their shelves with the buzzworthy brands of the next few years.

Super Early Bird Specials for BevNET Live 2014 Events: Register NOW and Save a Bundle!

by BevNET.com Staff, Dec. 12, 2013 at 3:03 pm

For a limited time only, we’re offering $250 off the full registration price for our BevNET Live Summer ’14 and Winter ’14 shows. As the premier business conference for the non-alcoholic beverage industry, BevNET Live events have consistently sold out, and NOW is the time to reserve your spot and save hundreds!

Review: Kombucha Brooklyn

by BevNET.com Staff, Dec. 12, 2013 at 11:58 am

Kombucha Brooklyn recently updated its packaging and added a few new flavors to its line of kombucha drinks. Moving from a round 16 oz. bottle to a stock 12 oz. soda-style glass package, it's clear that the company is attempting to reach a broader, more mainstream audience. Whether that strategy will work out in the long run is unclear, but Kombucha Brooklyn has done well to create a clean and polished look along with a variety of well-executed flavors.