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Promoting Protein

The evolution of the sports nutrition category has been riddled with a range of so-called groundbreaking formulations and chemically manufactured ingredients that are often advertised as “developed for the highest athletic performance.” Yet with the recent exception of coconut water, the infusion of protein into sports drinks represents an added ingredient with the most definable appeal to consumers, and in particular, serious athletes.

“Jersey Shore” Star DJ Pauly D Teams Up with SK Energy

New York, N.Y. (July 12, 2012) — SK Energy, the energy shot founded by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and innovative entrepreneur Chris Clarke, today announced that MTV “Jersey Shore” reality…

Comax Flavors VP is Honored by SCO Family of Services

Melville, New York (July 12, 2012) – Catherine Armstrong, VP of Corporate Communications at Comax Flavors, was recently honored for twenty-five years of volunteering with the SCO Family of Services,…

Henry W. Todd, Jr. Joins Virginia Dare

Brooklyn, N.Y.  Howard Smith, Jr, President of Virginia Dare Extract Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry W. Todd, Jr. to the position of Vice President – International.  …

Honest Tea Launches “Refreshingly Honest” Integrated Ad Campaign

With distribution in over 100,000 accounts across the U.S., Honest Tea has now set its sights on increasing brand awareness and, today, launched its first integrated marketing campaign. Dubbed "Refreshingly Honest," the campaign will emphasize Honest Tea's use of healthy and organic ingredients and incorporates a variety of ad mediums including television, social media, and outdoor signage.

MADE Drinks Co. Expands Distribution in Northeast

CHICAGO, IL (JULY 9, 2012) – MADE Drinks Co. has expanded distribution of it’s MADE® Organic Lemonades through new partnerships with Gasko & Meyer, Inc of Lake Huntington, NY and…

Body Armor Vows to Fight “Ridiculous” Under Armour Lawsuit

Calling Under Armor’s lawsuit against the company “a prime example of trademark bullying by a corporate giant,” Body Armor says it’s ready to do battle with the sports apparel company. In its first response to the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Under Armour in April, Body Armor, a multifunction beverage, stated that “it is nearly impossible that consumers or retailers of either brand would confuse the two” and vowed to fight what chairman Mike Repole called a “ridiculous” claim.

DSM Introduces Total Premix Partnership at IFT

Parsippany, NJ (June 22, 2012) — A worldwide leader in nutritional innovation for more than 75 years, DSM Nutritional Products offers manufacturers of foods, beverages, dietary supplements, and infant formulas…