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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…

My Body Shots Introduces New Bag-In-A-Box Packaging

Las Vegas Nevada (March 7, 2013) My Body Shots, Inc., an innovative formulator of liquid nutritional replenishment supplements, will be introducing its revolutionary new vitamin supplement delivery system at Expo…

Evolva and Cargill Agree to Co-Develop Steviol Glycosides

REINACH, Switzerland — Evolva Holding SA (SIX: EVE) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cargill to jointly develop and commercialize fermentation-derived steviol glycosides. Cargill will be…

Initial Beverage School Chicago Lineup, Agenda Topics Posted

Held on April 10, Beverage School Chicago presents a unique opportunity for launch-focused beverage entrepreneurs to get an early understanding of the most important issues in the business. The event, which provides participants with the insights of veteran beverage entrepreneurs, executives, suppliers, and other experts, will be a one-day intensive “Beverages 101.”

GoodBelly to Debut Carrot Ginger Flavor at Expo West

BOULDER, Colo. — GoodBelly, a line of delicious probiotic juice beverages that support daily digestive health, announced the launch of its new flavor, GoodBelly Carrot Ginger, and Gluten-Free Family-Sized Quarts.*…