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Silverwood Partners Releases Natural/Organic Industry Analysis

On the eve of the Natural Products Expo East trade show, investment bank Silverwood Partners has released a detailed analysis and deal review of the natural products industry. In its assessment, Silverwood cited continued reports of sales and volume growth of natural products “at rates far exceeding those of the conventional consumer market.”

Naturex Acquires Decas Botanical Synergies

Avignon, 19th September 2012 – Naturex acquires1 Decas Botanical Synergies, the US expert in cranberry-derived ingredients for the Nutrition and Health industry. Decas Botanical Synergies is an American company located…

Who Makes the Call? Beverage vs. Supplement

The distinction between beverages and dietary supplements has become harder more difficult to discern. Walking down the “beverage” aisle of any grocery store or supermarket, one may see similar-looking products sitting side-by-side; yet, a closer look reveals that some of the products are labeled and sold as dietary supplements, while others are labeled and sold as beverages. How can this be?

WAT-AAH! Unveils Limited Edition WAT-AAH! #12

WAT-AAH! #12 Inspired by Marques Colston’s Jersey Number and Twelve AMIkids, Winners of Essay Writing Contest held by WAT-AAH! Special Website To Be Unveiled and Honorary Events for the Inspiring…

Campbell Soup Introduces V8 V-Fusion Juice Boxes

CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the introduction of V8 V-Fusion® juice drink boxes, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) equips moms with another way to help their kids enjoy their vegetables. Available in three…

Download BevNET’s 2012 Natural Products Expo East Show Planner

New Hope Natural Media’s annual Expo East show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center this week. Expo East along with its sister show Expo West, are the leading venues to see and sample all-natural and organic products. As always, BevNET.com will be on hand to cover and report on the beverage-related exhibitors at the show – over 100 in total this year.

Nestle Pure Life Renews Support of Breast Cancer Research

“Pink Pack” program has raised over $1.6 million towards breast cancer research STAMFORD, Conn., (September 27, 2012) – This October, the makers of Nestlé® Pure Life® bottled water (NPL) will…

Don’t Blame HFCS for Obesity Crisis, Say Scientists

On the heels of New York City’s landmark beverage ban, one intended to curb rising rates of obesity in the city, a new article published in the International Journal of Obesity indicates that beverages produced with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) should not be singled out as less healthy than their sugar-sweetened counterparts.

PURE SWISS Drives into New International Markets

San Francisco/Zurich (September 18, 2012) – PURE SWISS Inc., a Swiss premium mineral water importer recently completed distribution agreements as well as shipped containers to Mexico and Kuwait. These international…