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Expo East 2019 Recap Pt. 1: Honest Tea Embraces Cold Brew, Mood33 Targets Mainstream

At Natural Products Expo East 2019, BevNET’s editorial team saw established brands tackle new innovations and new strategies, including Honest Tea’s take on cold brew coffee, Mood33’s new CBD line, DrinkSimple exploring growth through B2B partnerships, and a reshuffling of Great Point Brands’ product portfolio.

Le Herbe Launches Water Soluble Hemp Extracts

On the eve of Le Herbe celebrating its 5th year anniversary, the brand expands to the hemp industry with disruptive innovation. Le Herbe is targeting the smart hemp consumer and unveils a new product line, that just might blow your mind.

Aqua ViTea Launches Organic Pineapple Lemonade Kombucha

Aqua ViTea is launching Pineapple Lemonade Kombucha, a refreshing, non-alcoholic, premium alternative to unhealthy soda and sports drinks. Sweet and tangy Pineapple Lemonade, the Vermont beverage maker’s 11th non-alcoholic Kombucha flavor, is organic, low-calorie, and gluten-free.

Humm Kombucha Launches Kombucha Cans Nationwide

Humm Kombucha, already the nation’s no. 1 seller of kombucha in cans, unveiled national expansion and availability of five of its most popular flavors in cans at the Natural Products Expo East 2019, September 12 -14th, 2019 in Baltimore, MD, booth #8609. Humm Kombucha cans are available nationwide. 

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 51: The ‘Death’ of Modern Brands

In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Cessario, the founder and CEO of Liquid Death, a canned water brand whose heavy metal vibe and edgy marketing has generated considerable online buzz and attracted funding from a range of prominent investors. Cessario spoke about his experience as a creative director for Netflix and how it played into the brand’s development, why he views Liquid Death as a rebuke to extreme marketing, and why truly innovative ideas always sound crazy.

Distribution Roundup: Hoplark HopTea Goes Nationwide in Whole Foods

Hoplark HopTea Goes Nationwide in Whole Foods; CELSIUS Looks to Accelerate C-Store Business; Eternal Water Partners with Honickman Group; TEN Spring Water Adds United Supermarkets; KiiTO Adds South Pacific Whole Foods Stores; Oral I.V. Adds 120 Military-Based GNC Stores

Tio Gazpacho Releases Brand Refresh

Tio Gazpacho is unveiling its brand refresh this week at Expo East with all new packaging and flavor names.

To Target New Shoppers, Vital Proteins Expands Portfolio

Collagen-focused company Vital Proteins announced today the launch of a line of bars, sports drinks and a liquid creamers, moves CEO and founder Kurt Seidensticker told NOSH are designed to help the brand target a wider array of shoppers and expand beyond its core wellness enthusiast.

Tinley Opens Turnkey Facility for Cannabis-Infused Beverages

Tinley Beverage Company, maker of a line of cannabis-infused spirit and cocktail-inspired drinks, has completed work on its West Coast production facility, where it will provide turnkey co-packing services for other cannabis beverage brands.