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Expo West 2012 Booth Check-In: Zico

With a close eye on consumer feedback, Zico showcased a couple of new products from its crowded booth at Natural Products Expo West. As reported by BevNET last week, Zico launched Zico Latte, a new coconut water and coffee blend as well as two new Tetra-Pak sizes for its popular Chocolate flavor, which had previously been available only in PET bottles.

Expo West 2012 Booth Check-In: Coba

Back on the floor at Natural Products Expo West for a quick interview with Arnold Ventura, the CEO of aguas frescas maker Coba. BevNET founder John Craven spoke to Ventura about Coba's new Horchata flavor, one tinged with notes of cinnamon and vanilla.

Expo West 2012 Booth Check-In: Bai

BevNET's coverage of Natural Products Expo West begins with a series of short video interviews from the floor of the bustling event. In this segment, BevNET CEO John Craven spoke with Bai founder Ben Weiss about the brand's new packaging as well as the company's new distribution deal in metro New York.

Hiball Energy Moves to Cold Activated16-oz Cans

BROOMFIELD, Colo., March. 9, 2012 —Hiball Energy, the pioneer of Sparkling Energy Water and Organic Sparkling Energy Drinks, has teamed up with Ball Corporation [NYSE: BLL], the largest beverage can…

Thomas Kemper Expands in East, West

Acquired by Texas-based soda company Big Red last fall, Premium CSD brand Thomas Kemper has begun a period of geographic expansion.…

Co-Founder Exits Dream Water

Up and coming relaxation product Dream Water is launching into the natural channel, but it will be doing so without co-founder Adam Platzner. The 2.5 oz. “sleep shot” has moved…

New Vita Coco Lawsuit Filed — In Canada

That ConsumerLab.com report from last August continues to dog coconut water category leader Vita Coco, which settled a class-action lawsuit in New York last month for $10 million. Word from…