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Review: Hop Soda

Hop Soda is a unique soda that is made with natural hops extract. While this isn’t the first time that we’ve seen hops in a non-alcoholic beverage, it very well may be the most enjoyable one that we’ve had.

WILD Flavors Acquires Manufacturer of Extracts and Aroma Chemicals

ERLANGER, Ky. — WILD Flavors, Inc. (WILD) has acquired Alfrebro, LLC, a leading manufacturer of natural extracts and aroma chemicals, advanced proprietary technologies, and expanded processing capabilities.  With this positioning,…

Belvoir Announces Launch in The Fresh Market

NEW YORK – On the heels of their successful launch of their Organic Elderflower Lemonade since December 2012, Belvoir Fruit Farms—a family owned company that has been producing hand-made beverages…

Rooibee Red Tea Available at Google Headquarters in 2014

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rooibee Red Tea won over thousands of Google workers becoming one of only 13 new products now permanently available at the company’s California headquarters. Google invited C…

Study Links Mercy to Benefits After Alcohol Consumption

A recent study conducted by Medicus Research indicates that hangover-prevention supplements made by Mercy Nutraceuticals, Inc. can diminish common symptoms from hangovers, such as headache and nausea, and alcohol consumption, such as reductions in attention and cognitive function.

Review: Honest Tea Unsweet Lemon Tea

First introduced at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show, Honest Tea’s Unsweet Lemon Tea is the company first zero-calorie offering in its PET line of teas and juices. Unlike many…

The Original Protein Shot to Sponsor Hockey Team

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears Hockey Team is proud to announce that they have welcomed a new partner to their sponsorship family, The Original Protein Shot™, www.theproteinshot.com. On…

Judge Gives Tentative Approval to $5.3 Million Muscle Milk Settlement

A federal judge has tentatively approved a settlement in which the makers of Muscle Milk will create a $5,275,000 million fund for consumers adversely affected by marketing of the products. The settlement, in which Cytosport Inc. denies any wrongdoing, will resolve a 2011 false advertising lawsuit filed against the company.

Coke Finishes Buyout of Zico; Uzzell Becomes President, Rampolla to Advise

Coke has finalized its purchase of Zico coconut water, purchasing the remaining outstanding shares. Zico was purchased through Coke's Venturing and Emerging Brands Group (VEB). Founder and current CEO Mark Rampolla will be moving into a role of non-executive advisor during the transition; G. Scott Uzzell will become President, rejoining Coke a year after he left VEB to become Zico's Chief Commercial Officer and EVP of Sales.