News

View:

O.N.E.’s LaShawn Merritt Runs Fast & Deep Wins 400 M with Best Time

by Jeffrey Klineman, Jun. 29, 2012 at 1:32 pm

Los Angeles, CA (June 28, 2012) — When gold medal sprinter LaShawn Merritt won the men’s 400-meter finals last Sunday, he had two things on his mind. One, defending his…

Essentia Water Launches Fresh New Look and Website

by Press Release, Jun. 29, 2012 at 9:15 am

Enhanced bottled water company rebrands with updated logo, bottle and packaging (Bothell, WA) June 28, 2012 – Essentia Water, the number one selling bottled water brand in the natural channel…

TalkingRain Celebrates 25th Anniversary

by Press Release, Jun. 28, 2012 at 5:10 pm

Recent growth catapults Northwest beverage company onto international stage; Inspires year-long celebration of rain PRESTON, Wash., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Washington-based TalkingRain, a beverage company east of Seattle, today…

CEO Bill Meissner Resigns from Jones Soda

by Jeffrey Klineman, Jun. 28, 2012 at 2:21 pm

Bill Meissner called the job of running Jones Soda – and trying to restore the legendary entrepreneurial brand to prominence – the ultimate opportunity. That opportunity ended before he reached his ultimate goal. Meissner, the CEO of the Seattle-based brand that has long been a youth favorite for its inventive flavors, creative, user-generated packaging and unconventional attitude, resigned yesterday following a series of disagreements with the company’s board of directors.

BevNET Water Guide: List Your Brand; Deadline Approaching

by BevNET.com Staff, Jun. 28, 2012 at 11:29 am

BevNET’s 2012 Water Guide is the beverage industry’s largest guide to bottled waters and powders. The guide is a key resource to beverage retailers and distributors. The guide is sent…

Mamma Chia Adds Three New Varieties to Innovative Line of Chia-Based Vitality Beverages

by Press Release, Jun. 28, 2012 at 10:24 am

Category Leader Introduces Guava Mamma, Grapefruit Ginger and Kiwi Lime BONSALL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taste buds, pack your bags for a trip to the tropics! Mamma Chia, maker of the first organic…

Reed’s Launches Culture Club Kombucha

by Press Release, Jun. 28, 2012 at 10:12 am

LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – Jun 27, 2012) – Reed’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: REED), maker of the top-selling sodas in natural food stores nationwide, announced today the introduction of its new, organic…

Joe Montana and Joint Juice Launch Joint Health Training Camp

by Press Release, Jun. 28, 2012 at 10:01 am

Legendary Quarterback Partners with Nutrition Company to Get Americans on a Path to Healthier Joints SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Joint Juice, Inc., a leading San Francisco-based…

Zevia Helps Shoppers Raise up to $25,000 to Help Fight World Poverty

by Press Release, Jun. 28, 2012 at 9:55 am

All Natural Soda Company and Whole Planet Foundation Partner to Fund Microlending Programs in Developing Countries LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Zevia, the leading all natural, zero calorie…

Rabobank’s Colbert: “Better For You” Alternatives Fuel Industry Growth

by Ray Latif, Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Calling it "the best of times and the worst of times for the beverage market," Ross Colbert, global beverage strategist for Rabobank, stressed the importance for retailers and vending operators to take advantage of current trends in the beverage industry to create new sales growth. Colbert explained that consumer demand for healthier and vitamin-fortified products is fueling the growth of "better for you" beverages, particularly in ready-to-drink teas, bottled waters, and functional drinks.