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R.W. Knudsen Family launches “Light! Juices”

CHICO, Calif. (January 27, 2011) –With all the flavor, but fewer calories, R.W. Knudsen Family® launches Light! Juices in three varieties? Cranberry, Blueberry and Pomegranate.  The juices are sweetened with…

JAMA Column Takes Aim at Energy Drinks

In the wake of the FDA’s action on Four LOKO and other alcoholic energy drinks, many industry observers — as well as many drinkers — quickly noted that the products…

BSN Sold to Glanbia PLC For $144 million

Glanbia plc, the international nutritional ingredients and cheese group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition (BSN®), for a total consideration of US$144 million (€108 million).…

Fentiman’s Will Launch 9.3oz Tonic Water

VANCOUVER, January 2011 – This March, Fentimans North America will be launching its signature Lemongrass infused Tonic Water for the first time in full sized 9.3 fl oz (275ml) bottles.…

BevNET: 15 years and a new site look

Sometime in the winter of 1996 — it’s been so long I don’t even remember the exact date — BevNET.com went online. A lot has changed since then…our URL (it…

Pitaya Plus Green Shoots Equals Whole Foods

Fast-growing UNFI-alternative natural foods distributor Green Shoots has added a pair of beverages to its portfolio, helping open the door for at least one embryonic juice brand. Green Shoots founder…

New Leaf Sells Shares, Settles Debt

Tea maker New Leaf Brands announced that it was converting debt to shares in the company as part of a series of capital raising moves. In addition to the conversion…

Winter 2011 Fancy Food Show Recap

VIEW PHOTO GALLERY The Winter 2011 Fancy Food show in San Francisco wrapped up on Tuesday afternoon; while the overall number of beverage companies was relatively light for the second…