For beverage sales in convenience stores, Labor Day was the strongest holiday weekend thus far in 2013, according to a survey conducted by Wells Fargo Securities. The survey, which represents beverage retailers from more than 10,000 C-store locations across the country, indicates that C-store beverage sales increased by 4 percent over the long weekend.
ST. LOUIS — Sensient Colors LLC, a business unit of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) and the global leader in color for food and beverage applications, has developed palm-free natural colors,…
Herradura Barrel Art Collection to Benefit Creative Capital’s Professional Development Program for Artists LOUISVILLE, KY. (September 4, 2013) – Since 1870, Tequila Herradura has been crafting what many consider to…
Yes, the rollout of Body Armor has featured some missteps; yes, people have noticed. But founder Lance Collins, as grizzled a beverage veteran as any, is determined to achieve success with his multi-function, “superdrink” brand. But the current ultra-competitive pricing environment for beverages, in which new products face off against highly promoted brands made by bigger companies, has made that road tougher than ever, Collins said.
Study Shows Package Design Plays Vital Role in Consumer Perception and Shelf Impact WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Affinnova, Inc., a global marketing technology company that dramatically improves innovation and marketing success rates,…
(St.Helena, CA) September 5, 2013 – Charbay, of one America’s most prominent artisan distilleries, has released its award-winning clear vodka in a limited-edition bottle to launch their 30th anniversary celebration.…
Looking to broaden its base of consumers, Suja has introduced Elements, a new line of 12 oz. cold-pressed, HPP and organic juice blends that bridge the gap between the company's flagship line and the bottled smoothie category. The new line comes in three flavors -- each with a more mainstream-focused price of $4.99 -- and from our perspective, Suja has done an excellent job with the formulation and branding of the products.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Living Essentials, LLC continues to support breast cancer causes with the introduction of a new, limited edition, specially marked raspberry flavor of 5-hour ENERGY®. From now…
PHOENIX — Rockin’ Refuel® by Shamrock Farms, a complete line of protein beverages that starts with real milk and ends with real results, announced today that do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis,…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The heightened popularity of sport drinks has been linked to increases in childhood obesity rates, according to a recent study. September is Childhood Obesity Month, and…
CHICAGO — Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and over-the-counter healthcare companies, announced today it has acquired Aztec, a leading provider…
Three companies — Bai Brands, Drink Chia and Double Cola — announced news of expanded distribution this morning. Drink Chia, a growing part of a hot category, and Bai, a coffeefruit-infused beverage, both claimed new distribution in major marketplaces. Meanwhile, Double Cola announced regional expansion.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Mountain Valley Spring Company has bottled natural spring water in Hot Springs, AR since 1871 and is the oldest continuously operating bottled water company in America. …
Long a supplier of chai and lemonade concentrates to the natural products giant, as well as independent coffee shops and natural food stores, Colorado-based Third Street Chai has developed a new 1 Liter tea line for national launch in Whole Foods and has changed its name to Third Street Inc. as well.
