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Sweet Green Fields and Tate & Lyle Introduce ZOLESSE Natural Flavor

Sweet Green Fields (SGF), one of the largest fully integrated global stevia ingredient companies, and Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, build on the two companies’ industry-leading track record of new product innovation with the introduction of ZOLESSE Natural Flavor.

Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. Launches in Minnesota

Plain Spoke Cocktail Co., Madison-based canned cocktail company, announced it is launching its first two products in Minnesota this May – Moscow Mule and Bourbon Smash. Combining Midwestern spirits with simple, real ingredients like 100% citrus juices, their craft cocktails are canned without added preservatives or anything artificial.

Gadot Biochemical Industries Expands its Magnesium Citrates for Food and Beverage

The use of magnesium, especially magnesium citrate, is rapidly growing, which has prompted Israel-based Gadot Biochemical Industries, one of the leading global manufacturers of citrate-based ingredients and fortifying minerals and phosphates for the food, beverage industries, to expand its product line of magnesium citrates for food and beverage manufacturing.

Walsh Whiskey Launches Writers’ Tears Double Oak

Walsh Whiskey has created a new core expression for its Writers’ Tears range which focuses on exploring the rarest of whiskey blends first made popular in 18th century Ireland – aged Single Pot Still and Single Malt premium whiskeys.

Hälsa Drinkable Yogurts Aim for Plant-Based “Next Level”

With the proliferation of brands entering the oat-based category, establishing a point of difference can be difficult -- but oat-based drinkable yogurt maker Hälsa (formerly Simpli) is aiming to create space for itself by highlighting its nutritional content and ultra-clean production process.

New Age: Morinda Merger Fuels Triple Digit Q1 Growth

After spending much of last year restructuring and rebranding its beverage product portfolio -- alongside a December merger with CPG wellness company Morinda -- New Age Beverages Corporation reported triple-digit growth in the first quarter of this year, according to an earnings report released Friday.

Halewood Wine and Spirits Opens U.S. Operating Unit in Miami

UK-based wine, spirits and beer producer Halewood Wine and Spirits continues its international expansion by opening its new U.S. operating unit in Miami facilitating the development of its portfolio of premium craft products in the U.S., Caribbean and the entire Americas region.

BOSS Coffee Launches in the US

Suntory Beverage & Food North America LLC is proud to announce the US launch of BOSS Coffee, its ready-to-drink (RTD) flash-brewed coffee brand. BOSS Coffee is currently Japan’s third best-selling beverage, with dozens of unique products and over 100 million cases sold in 2018.

Protein2o Expands Retail Presence

Seizing on Americans’ love affair with protein and energy, Protein2o has logged impressive retail growth to grow the country’s number-one protein water brand. Leading the way is Protein2o’s newest innovation Protein2o PLUS Energy, which is popping up on store shelves and displays this Spring in CVS, Rite Aid, Discount Drug Mart, HyVee, Jewel, Tom Thumb, Randall’s and Central Market.

NITRO Beverage Co. Partners with Rainforest Distribution

NITRO Beverage Co. has just launched brand new packaging and has partnered with Rainforest Distribution to expand its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic presence. The new packaging displays certified badges front and center, and the cans now feature a super smooth matte finish.

Reed’s Launches New “They Fooled Your Mom” Marketing Campaign

Reaching for a ginger ale soda when you have an upset stomach? You’re not alone, as 88 percent of moms say they would give their child or another family member ginger ale soda to soothe an upset stomach. However, the truth is there is almost no real ginger in conventional ginger ale sodas and certainly not enough for a functional benefit

Monster vs. VPX: Dutch Court Case Results in Partial Judgement

According to documents from Amsterdam District Court in The Netherlands shared by Monster last night, the energy drink maker’s Dublin-based European subsidiary, Monster Energy Limited, has received a partial judgement in its complaint against Bang B.V., which markets and sells VPX’s Bang energy drink in Holland.