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Brands Grapple With Coronavirus Conundrum at Expo West

Over the weekend, food and beverage companies are facing the potential of a Coronavirus-reduced Natural Products Expo West show were regretting sunk costs as they wondered whether they could do enough business with the show’s drastically-reduced retailer contingent to justify the money they had already laid out.

Teatulia Releases Four Unsweetened Organic Cold Brew Iced Teas

Teatulia’s Organic Iced Tea cans feature real cold-brewed tea with flavors ranging from simple (Signature Black and Easy Green) to exotic (Watermelon Black and Hibiscus Fusion), all with no sugar. They will be introduced at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California from March 3-7. 

Susosu Water Unveils English Pouches for Two Year Anniversary

Since March of 2018, Susosu Water has been packaged in a unique aluminum pouch with Korean letterings. This upcoming March 2020, for their two year anniversary in business, Susosu Water is releasing their long-awaited English packaging.

Proud Source Water Closes $6M Financing Round

Proud Source Water has raised $6 million in a financing round led by AF Ventures, the company announced today. Speaking with BevNET, Proud Source Water president CJ Pennington said the round will go towards increasing sales and marketing efforts for the Idaho-based bottled water brand.

So Good So You Launches BtrBtl and Mind Tonics

Functional beverage brand and wellness shot category leader, So Good So You, will introduce an innovative industry-first sustainable initiative at Expo West.

Expo West Approaching, Brands Weigh Coronavirus Fears

As food companies gear up for next week’s Natural Products Expo West conference, some of their conversation has moved from how many samples to bring to potential health and safety risks from the fast moving virus, COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.

Gallery: February’s New Products

Consumers looking for a jolt of energy were in luck this month, as several new product launches offered consumers a caffeine fix this February, including new coffee launches from STōK, Nitro Beverage Co., Soul Grind and Silk, plus innovations from Reed’s and C4. Check out the gallery for this month’s notable product releases, including new flavors from Cloud Water and Hydrant and a new Super Coffee format.

More Labs Launches Liquid Focus

More Labs (www.morelabs.com), the science-backed brand behind the liver-boosting shot, Morning Recovery, launches a new product, Liquid Focus, this week. Their newest biohacking beverage or “productivity drink” uses clinically-proven ingredients to help sharpen the mind, provide steady energy, and ease stress. 

Wonder Drink Prebiotic Plus Kombucha Coming to Sprouts

Wonder Drink Kombucha, one of the first brands to help launch the $600 million kombucha beverage category 20 years ago, is excited to announce that their newest Prebiotic kombucha line, Prebiotic Plus will be available at Sprouts this coming June.

CommCan Launches Massachusetts’ First Cannabis-Infused Soda

The 100% all-natural soda is made with THC distillate, real cane sugar and fresh lemon juice. With 5 milligrams of THC distillate in each beverage, consumers can expect to feel the mild effect of the beverage within 10 to 30 minutes.

Elmhurst 1925 to Showcase New Plant-Based Smoothie Bases and Oat Lattes at Expo West

Elmhurst 1925, maker of simple, nutritious and incredibly delicious plant-based beverages, will debut two innovative new lines at 2020 Natural Products Expo West from March 5-7. Attendees will have the opportunity to stop by booth #481 to be among the first to experience Superfood Smoothie Bases and Oat Lattes.

KDP Earnings Recap: Net Sales Climb 4.3% in Q4

Solid growth across multiple categories helped Keurig Dr Pepper grow net sales 4.3% during Q4 2019, as CEO Bob Gamgort noted during an earnings call yesterday that the company has “exceeded” its three-year post-merger financial targets.