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Natural Colour Solutions by Doehler: Red Brilliance

by Press Release,

New red hues expand colour portfolio from 100% natural sources Doehler (Döhler) expands its portfolio of natural colours by Red Brilliance, a range of shining red hues. The colouring concentrates…

From Seed to Bloom: 5 Questions on Chia\Vie From Seed to Bloom: 5 Questions on Chia\Vie

From Seed to Bloom: 5 Questions on Chia\Vie

by Ray Latif,

In most cases, successful beverage brands tend to follow the old adage “crawl, walk, run” as - for sure - knowing how to first stand up goes a long way in preventing unnecessary scrapes, stumbles and outright flops. One brand that appears to be following this gradual approach is Chia\Vie, a line of ground chia and fruit smoothies. A year removed from its debut at Expo West 2011, Chia\Vie has gently found its balance, and is most certainly on its feet, albeit in no hurry to start sprinting.

Coca-Cola Finishes Purchase of Majority ZICO Stake Coca-Cola Finishes Purchase of Majority ZICO Stake

Coca-Cola Finishes Purchase of Majority ZICO Stake

by Jeffrey Klineman,

Ending months of waiting, the Coca-Cola Co. has finally purchased a majority stake in Zico Coconut water, consummating a deal that has lingered in the final stages since the early Fall. Independent shareholders of the brand began to receive checks for their stakes in the company earlier this week. Coke’s initial stake in the company, acquired in 2009, was part of a combined $15 million stake that also included a group of entrepreneurs, distributors, celebrities, and others.

PoP Shoppe Distribution Expands into Pacific Northwest

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Portland, OR – April 9, 2012 – The PoP Shoppe today announced a new partnership with Portland-based Budweiser distributor Maletis Beverage, bringing the classic soda to key territories in the…

Pulse Secures Distribution Into Maine and Connecticut

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DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – Apr 10, 2012) – The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCBB: PLSB) (“Pulse”), makers of Cabana™ 100% Natural Lemonade and Pulse® NutriPurpose™ brand beverages, today announced that it has…

Apple Rush Plans to Introduce New 8.45 oz. Can

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GLENVIEW, Ill., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Apple Rush® Co., Inc. (Pink Sheets: APRU.PK). The company has prepared the 8.45-ounce can artwork and the 4-pack & 10-pack sizes for introduction…

Organic Valley Launches Grassmilk

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Specialty organic milk produced from 100% grass-fed cows on the pastures of California’s North Coast. La Farge, WI (PRWEB) March 08, 2012 — Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of…

Green Bee Soda Launches New Ginger Buzz Flavor

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BRUNSWICK, MAINE (April 9, 2012) – Green Bee Soda announces the launch of its new flavor Ginger Buzz. Ginger Buzz is handcrafted from Fresh Ginger, Wildflower Honey, and Coriander. It…

Launch Update: Big Geyser’s Jerry Reda on Purity, Body Armor Launch Update: Big Geyser’s Jerry Reda on Purity, Body Armor

Launch Update: Big Geyser’s Jerry Reda on Purity, Body Armor

by Jeffrey Klineman,

Having helped grow brands like Vitaminwater, Honest Tea and Zico – and before that products like Nantucket Nectars, among others -- Big Geyser has deservedly earned a reputation as one of the best distribution partners for emerging brands in New York City. The company has also leveraged its skill at growing new products into a brand development laboratory, or sorts, for Coca-Cola’s emerging brands group, giving test runs in the city to products like Illy Issimo.