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…
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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…
Lawsuit Claims BluePrint Juices are Neither “Raw” Nor “Unpasteurized”
The suit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Hain Celestial of dishonestly marketing its BluePrint brand of high-pressure processed (HPP), super-premium juice and cleanse products as “raw” and “unpasteurized.”
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…
Distribution Roundup: Kroger Not Done Yet
As part of its Taste of Tomorrow program, Kroger has taken on Just Chill, KonaRed, AquaBall and Fred Water. Meanwhile, Red Jacket Juice and AMAZON Beverages have secured distribution with smaller independent retailers.
Non-GMO: Runa Co-Founder MacCombie Details Certification Process
It’s fraught with controversy, but the latest in certifications -- which have in the past decade ranged from carbon impact statements to recycled content, from Organic to Fair Trade to Kosher and Gluten-Free -- is non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms). Runa co-founder and co-CEO Dan MacCombie recently volunteered to help BevNET readers understand some of the work involved in the process, as his company found it to be fraught with speed bumps. Here’s his story.
Review: Limonitz (Ginger and Strawberry Varieties)
After sampling (and enjoying) the Mint variety of Limonitz' line-up of sparkling lemonades, we decided to take a look at two other flavors from the brand: Ginger and Strawberry. From our perspective, one of the varieties stood out as the best of the bunch... which one was it?
Channel Check: Asceptic Juice Drinks
While our sources don’t necessarily sort by marketed demographic, here’s an interesting look at some of the top kids’ beverages via a look at the $1.1 billion aseptic juice drinks category. No surprise that Capri Sun is the leader here, but there are rising brands in the mix, including Honest Kids and V8 V-Fusion.
Cuba Beverage Company Announces New Distribution in New York
SAN DIEGO — CUBA Beverage Company (“CUBA”) (OTC Pink: CUBV) has announced new sales and product availability in the New York Metropolitan and Tri-state areas. CUBA Herbal Energy Juice ® …
Olmeca Altos Introduces New 100% Agave Tequila
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Unlocking a new option in the super-premium tequila category, Olmeca Altos announces the national launch of 100% Agave Tequila. Olmeca Altos Tequila offers…