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Slow Build to Influence

The past two years have brought on tremendous change in the beverage industry, and products and systems of going to market that may once have been considered on the fringe will be have great influence over the future of the entire business.

Lanilai Relaxation Drink Secures Distribution in Las Vegas

LANILAI(pronounced la-ni- lahy).  Hawaiian for “Heavenly Calm”. LANILAI Relaxation Drink, the brand is Hawaiian owned and founded by a biochemist and kite surfer Man Nguyen. LANILAI Inc. announced today that…

Chi Drinks Extends Range With Five New Products

UK coconut water manufacturer Chi Drinks today announced the launch of 5 new products to their already successful 330ml and 1 litre 100% pure coconut water. The fruit range includes…

Review: POM Coconut

POM Wonderful entering the coconut water category is sure to get some buzz, and this product was the starting point for our sampling of its three newest flavors. Overall, it's a very solid product in both formulation and packaging.

Red Bull to Launch Limited Edition Camouflage Cans

In a nod of thanks to U.S. military service members and veterans, Red Bull will launch limited-edition camouflage-colored cans to be distributed beginning on Memorial Day and continue to be offered until Labor Day. The 16 oz. cans, which will come in original, Sugar-Free and Total Zero varieties, will be available for sale through military channels and retailers immediately surrounding bases.

Back on the East Coast, Sweat Lands at In Zone

Much-maligned in his former job as the CEO of FRS, Carl Sweat has been welcomed with open arms at kids’ beverage outfit In Zone Brands, which recently hired Sweat as its Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer. At In Zone, which markets TummyTickler and Bellywashers beverage brands, Sweat is expected to extend the company’s foray into health and wellness drinks.

ITO EN Hires New Product Development Manager

NEW YORK — ITO EN, the world’s leading supplier of loose leaf green tea and ready-to-drink beverages have announced that Daniel Appleman has joined the team as Product Development Manager.…

Veryfine Launches Single-Serve Juice Brand

CINCINNATI — For the first time since Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SDBC) acquired Veryfine juices from Kraft Foods Inc. in 2007, Veryfine is launching its first new brand line called…

Cold Brew Rising

In the rarified world of high-end coffee, there’s a broad discussion of whether the post-Starbucks rise of independent coffee shops and specialty roasts comprises a third wave or fourth wave of coffee culture in the U.S. Regardless of the wave number, however, there’s something gathering out there on the horizon; it’s cold brewed iced coffee, and it’s headed for a store near you, and likely sooner than you think.