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Cusa Tea Adds New Distributor, New Herbal Tea Line

Cusa Tea, the world's first premium and organic instant tea, announced that is has broadened its global footprint via a nationwide partnership with Vitamin Shoppe, the launch of its first-ever, caffeine-free herbal tea line, and the addition of a key executive in the company’s expanding sales department.

Koia To Launch Coffee Line at Whole Foods in January

Aiming to expand its products across the refrigerated beverage set, plant-based protein drink maker Koia will launch a line of ready-to-drink coffees next month exclusively at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Koia Coffee contains 200 mg of caffeine, 5 grams of MCT oil, 9 grams of protein, zero sugar and 110 calories per 12 oz. bottle.

Pepsi Café Set for April 2020 U.S. Launch

PepsiCo today announced the April 2020 launch of Pepsi Café, a blend of Arabica coffee and original Pepsi cola that will arrive at retailers nationwide in Original and Vanilla flavors.

Refresco Adds AZPACK to Expanding North American Co-Packer Network

Refresco CEO Hans Roelofs said that the acquisition of AZPACK allows Refresco to cover a regional white space in its growing national U.S. network. Based in Tempe, Arizona, AZPACK operates out of a 240,000 sq. ft. facility with hot fill, cold fill and flash pasteurization capabilities.

Blue Pacific Flavors and McCormick Collaborate for High-Impact Powdered Flavors

A new collaboration between Blue Pacific Flavors and McCormick & Company will market non-GMO, natural flavors with FlavorCell, a technology of McCormick’s Flavor Solutions business segment, to provide high-impact, encapsulated flavor delivery in powdered beverages, confectionery and bakery products.

Kerry Releases ProDiem Refresh

Kerry is pleased to introduce ProDiem Refresh as a plant-protein ingredient for use in low-pH beverages such as waters, juices and energy drinks.

Lizzie Ward Roediger Promoted to Sunshine Beverages CEO

Lizzie Ward Roediger has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer for Sunshine Beverages, a fast-growing beverage company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that manufactures and sells better-for-you energy drinks and sparkling energy waters.

Ocean Spray Expands Its Pure Portfolio of Unsweetened Premium Fruit Juices

Ocean Spray, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers, has announced the addition of three new unsweetened juices to their PureFruit Juice portfolio along with redesigned packaging being distributed throughout Walmart stores across the country this month.

Reneva Now Available at Giant Eagle Supermarkets

At Reneva, our mission is to make nutritious and delicious beverages with the highest quality ingredients accessible for everyone through great taste, price point, and distribution.

Nootropic Soda Maker Koios Preps for DSD Expansion

Like many consumers, Chris Miller has struggled with the overstimulation caused by modern technology. As the founder and CEO of Koios Beverage Corp., Miller is aiming to build on the emerging space for brain health functional beverages with a line of nootropic infused beverages intended to help consumers focus.

NOCCO Signs Multiple Athletes as Brand Ambassadors

NOCCO – a leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – signed multiple leading athlete brand ambassadors to promote its premium products in the fitness community.

Flavorman Experts Share Beverage Insights

While the “Summer of Seltzer” may be over, the global craze for seltzer and sparkling water is only just beginning. As consumers continue to prioritize flavor over sweetness, experts at Flavorman – the nation’s leading beverage development company – predict that “better-for-you” beverages emphasizing bright and refreshing flavors are set to take center stage in 2020.

Dry Soda Co. Announces Investment in Non-Alcoholic Bar Sans Bar

Non-alcoholic sparkling beverage brand Dry Soda Co. has invested in and partnered with Sans Bar, an Austin, Texas-based sober bar, the company announced this week. Sharelle Klaus, founder and CEO of Dry Soda Co., made the announcement on Monday while speaking at BevNET Live Winter 2019 in Santa Monica, California.