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Review: Minna

Describing itself as “kind of like tea” and “kind of like sparkling water,” Minna is an unsweetened, zero-calorie, and USDA Organic certified line of carbonated beverages that is positioned as an alternative to flavored sparkling water.

Dr. Priestley’s “Small Batch Fizzy Water” Celebrates Soda Inventor

Named for Dr. Joseph Priestley, an 18th century renaissance man who is recognized as the first documented inventor of soda water in 1767, the New York-based beverage company, which launched last month on Amazon, markets a line of premium sparkling waters with cocktail-inspired flavor profiles.

KILL CLIFF Now Available at Walmart

KILL CLIFF, the maker of clean performance beverages, is on pace to grow distribution by 250 percent in 2019. Walmart is fueling the most recent surge, bringing KILL CLIFF into more than 1,900 stores in 46 states.

Soda Tax Update: California Bill Collapses, ABA Attacks Philly Mayor

In this update or recent news around taxes on sugar sweetened drinks, legislative efforts in California to introduce a two cents per fluid ounce tax on sodas and sugar-sweetened drinks have been put on hold until next year, while the American Beverage Association targets Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney with a new round of negative ads.

Crystal Geyser Water Company, Pacific Forest Trust Announce Springs for Life ForestWater Alliance Initiative

Pacific Forest Trust is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative, Springs for Life - ForestWater Alliance — with Crystal Geyser Water Company as its founding partner. Together, through this partnership, they will work to protect and restore critical forested headwaters where pure, natural springs are sources of drinking water for many millions of people as well as wildlife.

CBD-Infused Sparkling Water Cirrus to Launch April 27

Cirrus, a new sparkling water company based in Atlanta, Georgia, will release its cannabidiol (CBD) infused sparkling water this month. Founded by Jason Santamaria and Chris Doyle, also owners of craft brewery Second Self Beer Co., Cirrus is the first CBD-infused water made in Georgia.

BevNET Magazine Feature: Alkaline Water Evolves

As legacy brands evolve and new ones emerge, consumers’ understanding of alkalinity as both a functional component and a connotation of premium quality in water is changing as well.

Silver Screen Bottling Co. Launches The Fixer Blended Whiskey

The Fixer–a blended whiskey named after the occupation of the main character in the hit Showtime series "Ray Donovan"– is the latest spirit launched by Silver Screen Bottling Co. The Fixer is available for pre-sale for $39.99 and will begin shipping in June 2019.

Laird Superfood Announces Kombucha Launch

Laird Superfood, maker of assorted superfood products, today announced its newest venture in the commercial beverage space with the launch of Laird Superfood Kombucha.

Zest Tea Announces Expanded Retail Presence

Zest Tea, propelled by its new ready to drink (RTD) line of high caffeine, natural energy teas, has announced plans to expand its retail presence in 2019 from the current 2,000+ stores nationwide to 4,000+ locations, with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US.

Nutrabolt Announces C4 Distribution Agreement with Big Geyser

Nutrabolt, the global sports nutrition powerhouse and makers of America’s no. 1 pre-workout brand, C4, is proud to announce a new distribution agreement with Big Geyser, the largest independent non-alcoholic beverage distributor in the New York City metro area and one of the most dominant distributors on the East Coast.