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Judge Invalidates NYC Beverage Ban

Calling New York City’s impending ban on the on-premise sale of large sugary drinks one that is "fraught with arbitrary and capricious consequences,” a judge today blocked the city’s administration from implementing and enforcing the ban.

BevNET TV: Harmless Harvest Launches Innovative “Raw” Tea

It was nearly two years ago when Harmless Harvest launched a first-of-its-kind “raw” and organic coconut water, in which the company utilized high pressure processing (HPP), instead of pasteurization, as a means of delivering not only a safe product, but one that retained the flavor profile and nutrients of the liquid closer its original form. Today, Harmless Harvest has once again turned to HPP to launch an innovative line of organic, cold-brewed tea drinks.

Spartan Energy Teams Up With National Retailer

LOVES PARK, Ill. — Danna Krischke of Drivnn LLC has issued a press release today regarding the growth of Spartan Energy, a division of Drivnn LLC. Spartan Energy, a product…

ITO EN Launches Teas’ Tea Lattes

NEW YORK — ITO EN, the world’s leading supplier of loose leaf tea and makers of the award-winning bottled tea, TEAS” TEA launches a new line bottled tea line-TEAS’ TEA…

Rooibee Red Tea Unveils Updated Brand Identity

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rooibee Red Tea, maker of the only bottled USDA-certified organic rooibos red tea on the market, has unveiled a newly updated brand identity in conjunction with its…

Drink Me Slim Launches Appetite Suppressant

LOS ANGELES — Representing the first product of its kind in the category and a distinct alternative to dysfunctional functional beverages, Drink Me Slim is being introduced as the only…

Bai Launches Coconut Beverage With Electrolytes

PRINCETON, N.J. — A taste of the tropics is now part of the bai5 family of 100% natural Antioxidant Infusions. bai brands, llc today announced the introduction of Molokai Coconut,…

Rockstar: Scientific Study Proves Safety

The country's third-biggest energy drink company, Rockstar, has published a white paper prepared by research and testing company Intertek that pushes back against reports that the product might be dangerous to consumers.

L.A. Libations Invests in Chia\Vie

Distribution player L.A. Libations announced an investment in chia smoothie company Chia\Vie today at National Products Expo West.

LIVE Updates From the Show Floor at Expo West

The 2013 Natural Products Expo West has descended upon the Anaheim Convention Center, and BevNET is on location to cover the massive event. With a veritable barrage of new products and cutting edge trends in the natural channel, we'll be updating readers with news immediately as it happens.

BevNET TV: ZICO Unveils New Products, Package Sizes

On the eve of the 2013 Natural Products Expo West show, ZICO has unveiled a number of new package sizes and products designed to expand its reach among a range of new consumers and retail placements. BevNET visited the company at its headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. to get a first look at its updated line-up of coconut water drinks.

Essentia Water Increases Retail Presence

BOTHELL, Wash. – Essentia Water, innovators of the first bottled functional water brand in the United States, increases its retail presence in grocery and specialty stores as a result of…