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Expo West Debut: Sambazon’s New Smoothies, Cleanse Program Expo West Debut: Sambazon’s New Smoothies, Cleanse Program

Expo West Debut: Sambazon’s New Smoothies, Cleanse Program

by Ray Latif,

With Natural Products Expo West just over a week away, Sambazon has unveiled two new varieties to its line of organic superfood smoothies and a new line of cleanse products. While Sambazon will debut its Energy Mocha Java and Blended Breakfast smoothies at the upcoming show, the company will hold off on an official launch for Purifying Cleanse, a line of three organic superfood beverages, which is being test marketed exclusively at Costco stores in California and Texas.

Review: Mountain Dew Kickstart Review: Mountain Dew Kickstart

Review: Mountain Dew Kickstart

by BevNET.com Staff,

As we reported a couple weeks ago, PepsiCo has launched Mountain Dew Kickstart, a new morning-oriented product that the company markets as a “flavored sparkling juice beverage from concentrate.” Overall,…

Expo West Debut: Sneaky Pete’s New Packaging Expo West Debut: Sneaky Pete’s New Packaging

Expo West Debut: Sneaky Pete’s New Packaging

by Ray Latif,

Sneaky Pete’s has completely overhauled the packaging for its line of oat-based drinks and will debut the new look at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West show. The revamp comes amid growing consumer awareness of oat beverages, a nascent category that – according to one industry expert - appears primed for a breakout year.

KeHE Distributors Announces Staff Additions at New Headquarters

by Press Release,

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — KeHE Distributors today announced key staff additions to its newly established Boulder, Colorado Natural Sales and Marketing headquarters with the appointment of Scott Silverman as Executive Director-Natural…

BAWLS Guarana Back in New Mexico

by Press Release,

February 26, 2013 — The refreshing taste of BAWLS Guarana has returned to New Mexico after and extended period of absence. The beverage manufacturer is happy to announce that BAWLS…

KICK Energy Now In All Meijer Grocery Locations

by Press Release,

CHICAGO, Illinois, February 26, 2013—KICK Energy Drink, which is imported in the US exclusively by Dolce Beverage Group, LLC., Chicago, Illinois is excited to announce that it will now be…

Popcorn! Peanuts! Amway Energy Drinks! Popcorn! Peanuts! Amway Energy Drinks!

Popcorn! Peanuts! Amway Energy Drinks!

by Ray Latif,

Amway (yes, that Amway) has opened up its first U.S. storefront in a rather odd place: Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. The multi-billion dollar direct seller of household and consumer goods, including XS energy drinks and shots, announced that The Amway Business Center at Citi Field will be “a dynamic, one-of-a-kind facility” that will allow its sales agents “to freely connect, learn new valuable insights, and share the exciting Amway opportunity with prospects.”

Fueled By Kombucha, Reed’s Inc. Continues Growth Fueled By Kombucha, Reed’s Inc. Continues Growth

Fueled By Kombucha, Reed’s Inc. Continues Growth

by Max Rothman,

Reed’s Inc., the Los Angeles-based natural soda maker, announced today in a release that its revenues in 2012 increased 20 percent to more than $30 million. Chris Reed, founder, chairman and CEO of the company, told BevNET that its Culture Club Kombucha products have driven much of the growth.

Nature’s Way Purewater Announces New President

by Press Release,

PITTSTON, Pa. — David B. Nagle has been named President of Nature’s Way Purewater Systems, Inc. of Pittston, PA.  Mr. Nagle previously served as the company’s Vice President of Sales…