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Water Sensations Launches at Fairway Markets in New York

Water Sensations, a line of natural liquid water infusions, has launched at Fairway Markets in the New York Metropolitan area.  Water Sensations is a clear liquid water infusion that diffuses…

Honest Tea Studies Honesty of Americans

BETHESDA, Md. — America’s honesty has been put to the test!  Using data gathered from experiments conducted in all 50 states and Washington, D.C, the National Honesty Index has found…

Colin Kaepernick Joins SK Energy Team

NEW YORK — SK Energy Shots announced today that Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has joined the brand as an ambassador. Kaepernick, who during the 2012 season…

Review: Project Fresh

Based in New Haven, Conn., Project Fresh is a new line of raw, cold-pressed juices that are marketed as "raw organic craft cleanses." The drinks, which quickly gained distribution throughout Whole Foods' North Atlantic region, come in five varieties. In our sampling of three of the flavors, it's clear that the company has created an excellent array of juice blends, with some pretty solid branding behind the line.

Beverage Lawsuits: Cane Juice Ruling Could Be Sweet, But Legal Heat Remains

Following a busy week in litigation circles, a break in a pair of cases unrelated to the beverage industry might offer a glimmer of hope for brands in several ongoing food and beverage court battles. But labeling remains a flashpoint for dozens of civil suits across the country, with attorneys continuing to parse labels for any potential ingredients or marketing statements that might allow some leverage against FDA guidelines.

Review: Blossom Water

Blossom Water, which describes itself as an “all natural essence water,” is a line of fruit- and flower-enhanced drinks. Sweetened with agave and erythritol, the waters are sophisticated, but, very drinkable. However, in the long run, the packaging will need some work.

Ocean Spray Announces New Global CMO

LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass. — Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., a grower-owned cooperative, today announced the appointment of Thano Chaltas to the newly created role of Global Chief Marketing Officer. Chaltas will be…

Pepsi Bottling Veteran King New Cytosport CEO

Rob King, a former Pepsi Bottling Group (now Pepsi Beverages Co.) executive who has worked closely with Cytosport and its key investor TSG Partners, was named CEO of the sports nutrition company Monday.

Taste Tests on Display at IFT

Beverage scientists shared their latest sweetener compositions earlier this month at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) conference at McCormick Place South in Chicago.

Red Bull Flugtag 4-Pack Features Mobile Game

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Red Bull Flugtag craft! Now officially on store shelves, a limited edition Red Bull Flugtag 4-Pack celebrates the…

Review: Plan Tea – New Varieties

Brooklyn-based Plan Tea has launched two new varieties -- Masala Chai and Green Tea with Mango -- to its line of organic teas. Well-formulated and incorporating a couple new packaging changes, the products are excellent additions to the brand.