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Review: TumericaALIVE Japanese Matcha

Compared with the other varieties that make up the TumericALIVE brand, this product is definitely the most unique tasting and has the lightest turmeric flavor of the line. And while the product is being marketed as a turmeric drink, it definitely feels like it could contend as an iced tea alternative as well.

Download BevNET’s 2013 NACS Show Planner

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show is less than a week away in Atlanta. The largest event for the convenience and petroleum retailing industry, NACS is also one of the beverage industry’s most important events of the year. This year’s show features over 125 beverage companies. As always, BevNET.com will be on hand to cover and report on the beverage-related exhibitors at the show.

Dreamwater Departure: COO Porpiglia Leaves

Two of the original three founders of Dream Water have now left the widely-distributed sleep shot company. Vincent Porpiglia, the company’s COO and acting CMO, resigned last week to pursue other options.

Video: Jin+Ja Builds on Solid Foundation

While it’s still early for the line of ginger-based drinks, founder Ruben Canada believes that Jin+Ja has and will continue to benefit from a solid footing in formulation, packaging and branding. “I think a big part of [our success] is making sure that we nailed it as far as making sure that we had a good foundation for the brand,” Canada said in an interview at the 2013 Natural Products Expo East show.

Review: Scheckter’s OrgainicEnergy Lite

Unlike most “lite” or diet energy drinks out there, many of which are formulated with a zero-calorie sweetener, Scheckter’s OrganicEnergy Lite is simply a lighter version of the original version. The product has 70 calories and 18 grams of sugar per 8 oz. can, and the company seems to be betting that consumers will accept a few more calories to get something that is USDA Organic and that doesn’t contain stevia. Will that work?

Essentia Water Launches Create a Better You Photo Contest

Month-long social media contest awards weekly winners with a case of Essentia Water; winning images will be Essentia’s inspirational photo on social media (Bothell, Wash.) Oct. 7, 2013 – Essentia®…