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Success is a Passion Project

In a new video segment featured on BevNET FBU, Greg Fleishman, co-founder and President of Purely Righteous Brands, offers his take on why an entrepreneur's passion is so intimately tied to success.

News in Juice (of the Cold-Pressed Variety)

We may be facing the last throes of summer, but it’s clear that cold-pressed juice companies are anything but content to lean back and soak in the sun.

Sweet Talk: A Profile of Stevia Pioneer James May

James May, the man who brought stevia to the U.S., wanted to offer consumers a healthy alternative to sugar. But before he got there, he faced more than the usual set of bureaucratic roadblocks.

Analysts, Investors Cheer Coke Investment in Monster

The announcement that the Coke has acquired a minority stake in Monster elicited a swarm of analyst reports on the purchase, which most view as immensely positive for both companies.

Garden of Flavor Responds to FDA Letter

“We respectfully disagree with the FDA letter,” said founder Lisa Reed. “At Garden of Flavor, current good manufacturing practices, sanitation and food safety is our top priority."

Press Clips: PepsiCo Tries Cashew Apples

PepsiCo thinks juice from cashew apples, sourced in India, could work as a nice substitute for more common juice ingredients, according to The New York Times.

Channel Check – Lemonade

Looks like Calypso may have finally hit a ceiling, while Hubert’s and Coke’s own revamped Fuze are gaining strength on the bottled side. Cabana continues to announce new distribution, but the base has stayed low. On the whole, the category stayed strong on the warm-shelf side.