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The most important point to be made during the congressional hearings on energy drinks was made early on, and it’s one that everyone seemed to agree on: it’s just not that cool to try to hook the youth of America on energy drinks before they’re old enough to drive.

Review: Harmless Harvest 100% Raw Tea (Updated)

Now in its production ready format, Harmless Harvest’s 100% Raw Tea has been refined and given a packaging update. The beverages are still made with raw tea leaves and are USDA Organic certified and high pressure processed, and the labels have been given an upgrade. But how could the company improve on something that we already reviewed as being exceptional...?

Inko’s Expands in Walmart

Inko’s LLC, makers of low- and no-calorie white teas, announced Thursday its expansion into 2,500 Walmart stores nationwide. The expansion represents an increase from the brand’s Northeast test market of 200 stores in the first quarter and 783 stores by July.

Woodford Reserve Releases Limited Edition Malt Offerings

Exclusive Master’s Collection Bottling to Hit Shelves in November LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Woodford Reserve announces the release of its limited edition Master’s Collection which will hit…

Gerry Martin Leaving Polar Beverage

Long an industry heavyweight through his position as V.P. of marketing and immediate consumption sales for the giant independent bottler and distributor, Polar beverages -- symbolized by its Polar Bear mascot, Orson -- Gerry Martin told BevNET he is leaving Polar to help lead of Al’s Beverage Co., Inc., one of the country’s largest manufacturers and distributors of fountain soft drink concentrates.

Energy Level: Has 5-Hour Finally Cooled Off?

5-Hour Energy stands at more than $1 billion in sales. That, however, is pretty much where it’s been mired for the better part of the year. In fact, since last October, the brand has largely stagnated, hitting a ceiling of about $1.19 billion, and inching back and fortth. The found sales that have powered the brand’s five year ascension seems to have tailed off. So what could be sapping 5-Hour Energy’s energy?

SIPP to Introduce New Flavor at Expo East

PHILADELPHIA — SIPP eco beverage co., Inc. has announced that their newest flavor, Lemon Flower, will be introduced at the Natural Products Expo East, which begins on Thursday, September 26,…

Review: Sambazon Energy Peppermint Mocha

Sambazon’s Peppermint + Mocha Energy is a limited release product for the 2013 holiday season. The product blends acai, soy, coffee, yerba mate, vanilla, mint and a few other ingredients, and is packaged with a playful seasonal-themed label. As far as holiday-themed beverages go, this one is pretty good.

Grocery Manufacturers Association Launches Website on GMOs

WASHINGTON — Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) president and CEO,Pamela G. Bailey, today announced the launch of www.FactsAboutGMOs.org, a new website designed to provide consumers, policymakers and the media with answers…