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A Watery Storm Blows Over, Revealing New Growth A Watery Storm Blows Over, Revealing New Growth

A Watery Storm Blows Over, Revealing New Growth

by Gerry Khermouch,

A few years ago, when high-end bottled water got slammed with the twin effects of a deep recession and an environmental backlash, many of us called it the perfect storm. A sector that was riding high suddenly was in an impossible situation: only fairly affluent consumers could afford those brands any more, and within that social stratum it suddenly had become unfashionable to be spotted carrying around plastic bottles containing water shipped from halfway around the world.

HPP = High Profit Payday for BluePrint as Hain Scoops it Up HPP = High Profit Payday for BluePrint as Hain Scoops it Up

HPP = High Profit Payday for BluePrint as Hain Scoops it Up

by Jeffrey Klineman,

It went unnoticed last week, but fast-growing BluePrint -- which makes raw juices and direct-to-consumer juice cleanse products -- has been scooped up by natural foods conglomerate Hain Celestial. Hain did not disclose the amount of money it was paying for BluePrint. Hain Celestial CEO Irwin Simon called BluePrint "an innovative leader." Huss declined comment to BevNET, saying through a spokesman that the deal was not yet finalized.

Pneumatic Palletizer is Ergonomic, Economical

by Press Release,

PORTLAND, ME — The new PalletPal 360 Air level loader from Southworth Products allows operators to build or break down pallet loads with a minimum of bending, reaching, stretching, or…

Review: Samu Coconut Water Review: Samu Coconut Water

Review: Samu Coconut Water

by BevNET.com Staff,

Samu Thai Coconut Water is a not-from-concentrate coconut water that comes packaged in a 12 oz. aluminum can. With a tagline of “thirst intelligence” and the phrase “naturally the best tasting” on the front of the can, we were somewhat surprised to see that this product contains added sugar. We’re really not sure what factored into their decision to go down the added sugar path, but it has definitely hurt this drink...

Ayala’s Herbal Water Donates to Hurricane Sandy Relief

by Press Release,

Wynnewood, PA (Nov 5 2012) –Ayala’s Herbal Water® (www.herbalwater.com) has donated more than 500 cases of Herbal Water to the communities most affected by Super-storm Sandy’s aftermath, who are in…

San Francisco City Attorney Files Inquiry with Monster Beverage San Francisco City Attorney Files Inquiry with Monster Beverage

San Francisco City Attorney Files Inquiry with Monster Beverage

by Ray Latif,

And the hits just keep on coming for Monster Beverage. The energy drink giant is facing new scrutiny about the safety of its products, this time from the city attorney in San Francisco. In a letter sent to the company on Wednesday, Dennis J. Herrera alleged that Monster's marketing campaigns have led to “unsafe and irresponsible consumption of its products,” and asked Monster to substantiate its claims that consuming large amounts of its highly caffeinated drinks is safe for consumers.

Review: Tea Of A Kind Review: Tea Of A Kind

Review: Tea Of A Kind

by BevNET.com Staff,

Tea of a Kind is a new line of teas equipped with a patented cap-activated closure called “Gizmo." When twisted, the pressurized bottle cap forces ingredients - brewed tea, natural flavors, and antioxidants - into a bottle of water, which makes shaking generally unnecessary. While we like the innovative technology, we did experience some significant problems with the cap. Moreover, the branding and packaging of the product definitely needs some work.