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Beverage School to Hold Chicago Session on April 10

BevNET’s Beverage School is announcing that it will be hosting a live, one-day intensive introduction to the beverage business for aspiring entrepreneurs in Chicago on Wednesday, April 10. The event will offer a chance for beverage entrepreneurs from the area to enjoy a comprehensive overview of some of the key areas of the industry, including product formulation, sales and marketing, distribution, fundraising, and company organization.

Review: Life Support

As the hangover recovery category continues to expand, more companies are touting unique ingredients and packaging to attract new consumers to the space. Life Support is one of those companies.…

United Natural Foods, Inc. to Distribute Cabana in Hawaii

DENVER — The Pulse Beverage Corporation (“Pulse”), makers of PULSE brand of functional beverages and Cabana 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)…

AquaBall Gains Distribution With List of Retailers

IRVINE, Calif. — True Drinks, Inc. a healthy beverage provider with major entertainment and media company licensing agreements for use of their characters on its proprietary, patented bottles, today announced…

Starbucks Takes Evolution Fresh Eastward

Fourteen months after acquiring the brand, Starbucks today launched Evolution Fresh products in its cafés in New York City and Boston. The company said that while East Coast availability of Evolution Fresh will initially be limited to its stores in the two cities, the expansion “furthers growth plans to be in approximately 8,000 Starbucks and grocery locations by the end of the year.”

Review: Secret Squirrel Cold Brew

And the cold brew coffee train keeps a rollin' with the launch of Secret Squirrel. The company produces a cold brew coffee concentrate made with organic and Fair Trade coffee beans that are roasted and brewed in Los Angeles. From our perspective, the execution both inside and outside the bottle is top notch.

Ingredion Inc. Granted Patent For Starch Technology

WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Ingredion Incorporated has been granted a patent in the US for its latest clean label starch technology, which is based on new processing technology that allows the…

New Energy Drink: Champion Energy

LOS ANGELES — New energy drink CHAMPION ENERGY is a powerful and great-tasting energy shot, available in 2 refreshing flavors and bottled in a convenient and easy-to-carry, 2 fl. oz.…

DS Waters Announces Acquisition of Hillcrest Springs

ATLANTA — DS Waters of America, Inc., owners of the Alhambra water brand and one of the country’s largest providers of bottled water, brewed coffee and water filtration services is…

Grins Beverage Company Raises Issues With USDA Proposal

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Grins, a better-for-you beverage with a growing following among schools and retailers on the East Coast, has a bone to pick with the U.S. Department of Agriculture…