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BevNET TV: Emerging Trends, New Products at 2013 Expo West BevNET TV: Emerging Trends, New Products at 2013 Expo West

BevNET TV: Emerging Trends, New Products at 2013 Expo West

by Ray Latif, Jeffrey Klineman, John Craven and Joshua Pratt,

Whether a first-time attendee or grizzled veteran of Natural Products Expo West, there was a singular feeling felt throughout: the 2013 show was simply mind-boggling in size and scale. Within the cavernous halls of the Anaheim Convention Center, a keen sense of excitement and opportunity filled the air as beverage companies, retailers, distributors and investors looked to take advantage of the rising tide of consumer demand for natural products.

XYIENCE Lands Nationwide Safeway Deal XYIENCE Lands Nationwide Safeway Deal

XYIENCE Lands Nationwide Safeway Deal

by Max Rothman,

XYIENCE has signed an agreement to add its Xenergy products in more than 1,400 Safeway stores, drastically expanding the availability of the beverages nationwide.

Neuro President Nadel: Layoffs Occurred, Brand is Growing Neuro President Nadel: Layoffs Occurred, Brand is Growing

Neuro President Nadel: Layoffs Occurred, Brand is Growing

by Jeffrey Klineman,

Layoffs at Neuro have taken place recently, but they are part of a realignment strategy that has been forced by the company’s growth, the company’s president told BevNET today. “It feels crummy,” Paul Nadel said. “But from a company standpoint it was the only thing to do.”

Review: Victoria’s Almond Water New Flavors Review: Victoria’s Almond Water New Flavors

Review: Victoria’s Almond Water New Flavors

by BevNET.com Staff,

Victoria's Almond Water is a line of all-natural drinks made with a base of purified water and cane sugar and infused with natural extracts (almond, vanilla, rose). The brand recently introduced coconut and licorice/mint varieties, each of which are nice complements to the original product, however, we feel more needs to be done in terms of differentiation in packaging.

H & M Wagner & Sons Agrees With Bully Bling Energy Drink

by Press Release,

BALTIMORE — Glen Burnie based H & M Wagner & Sons announced they had reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Maryland based Bully Bling Energy Drink. “The synergies between our…

Hybrid Beverages Trend at Expo West Hybrid Beverages Trend at Expo West

Hybrid Beverages Trend at Expo West

by Max Rothman,

Lining the aisles of Natural Products Expo West, which recently concluded in Anaheim, Calif., few booths touted products with a singular appeal. Rather, juices were packed with extracts. Coconut water was melded with teas, protein and coffee. Key, growth-driving ingredients rarely stood alone.

Expo West: More Natural Brands Aiming for Mainstream Grocery Launches Expo West: More Natural Brands Aiming for Mainstream Grocery Launches

Expo West: More Natural Brands Aiming for Mainstream Grocery Launches

by Jeffrey Klineman,

One might imagine that there would be a focus on natural and specialty retailers among the brands working the aisles of a natural products exposition, but at Natural Products Expo West, which wrapped up on Sunday, a growing number of beverage companies have started bypassing those channels – and Whole Foods itself – altogether in an attempt to capitalize on the very same health and wellness movement that the grocer helped to launch to prominence.

DRY Soda Co. Names Top Chef as New Creative Director

by Press Release,

SEATTLE – DRY Soda Co. is pleased to announce that chef Richard Blais, Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars” winner, restaurateur and author, has been named creative director. In this role he…

SodaStream Partners With EBOOST

by Press Release,

NEW YORK — SodaStream International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SODA), the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of home carbonation systems, and EBOOST, a leading manufacturer and distributor of natural energy drinks and supplements,…

Review: Love Beets Review: Love Beets

Review: Love Beets

by BevNET.com Staff,

While the market for beet juice has traditionally been quite small, the beverage is finding a growing number of enthusiasts, and in particular, serious athletes. That being said, it’s hard…

Boylan Bottling Company Announces B2 Award Winner

by Press Release,

Craft Soda Maker Recognizes Brown Distributing for “Boylan’s Best” Distributor Performance TETERBORO, N.J., March 11, 2013— Boylan Bottling Company (Boylan), one of the leading craft soda makers in the US,…