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Ripples Adds New Executive

Ripples, the innovative company behind the Ripple Maker, an ingenious device that can produce any message or image onto foam-topped beverages, today announced the expansion of their North American division with Jeb Barnes joining as head of sales.

H2 Beverages Develops Cold Brew Technology

H2 Beverages, Inc. announced that it has developed breakthrough technology to cold-brew coffee in as little as 15 minutes. Coffee that is cold-brewed utilizing H2Bev’s proprietary technology maintains all of the benefits of coffee that is cold-brewed over longer periods, traditionally anywhere from 8 to 24 hours.

Protein2o Launches Protein2o Plus Energy

Protein2o, the nation’s number-one low-calorie protein beverage water, is excited to announce the launch of Protein2o Plus Energy, which boasts 125 mg of caffeine in addition to 15 g of protein.

Gallery: January’s New Product Launches

The new year has kicked off with several new launches and line extensions, as January’s new product gallery features Dirty Lemon’s first release in a year of new monthly SKUs, Coca-Cola’s foray into non-alcoholic adult beverages and several launches which suggest the CBD beverage trend will continue to surge forward in 2019.

PepsiCo Vet Bryan Welsh Named SodaStream USA General Manager

SodaStream CEO Daniel Birnbaum announced today the appointment of Bryan Welsh as new General Manager of SodaStream USA. In his new role, Welsh will oversee all operations and business development for the brand in the United States and will report directly to Daniel Birnbaum, chief executive officer of SodaStream.

KRa Sports Drink Announces New Packaging and Distribution

KRa, The REAL Sports Drink, a USDA certified-organic sports drink made with just a few real ingredients, is now available in Safeway locations throughout Northern California, Giant and Martin’s Stores in the Mid-Atlantic and has increased distribution in the Midwest adding all Wisconsin Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save locations.

Susie Garvin Joins MGP Beverage Alcohol Sales Team

MGP Ingredients, Inc., a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, today announced the appointment of spirits industry veteran Susan (Susie) Garvin as international premium beverage alcohol sales manager.

Walsh Whiskey and Illva Saronno Agree To Demerge Joint Venture

The Directors of Walsh Whiskey Distillery have decided to split the business by separating out the existing drinks brands business, built on the Writers’ Tears and The Irishman premium and super-premium Irish whiskeys, from the distillery business at Royal Oak, in Ireland’s County Carlow.

As Deadline Closes, Trade Groups Make Case For “Milk”

Food and beverage industry lobbying groups filed comments with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today, ahead of this afternoon’s deadline for public response on the use of dairy terminology for plant-based products.

Ample Announces Formula Updates and Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Ample Foods, a company that makes convenient and nutritious full meal replacements, has kick-started the new year by re-introducing a complete line of updated formulas in conjunction with the launch of their equity crowdfunding campaign on Republic, a platform for anyone to be an angel investor.

Association of Plastic Recyclers Publishes New Report

A new report published today by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), the international trade association representing the plastics recycling industry, finds significant reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with incorporating recycled plastic resin into the manufacturing of new products.

Phononic Announces Partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures

Phononic, a global leader in cooling and heating technology that is transforming industries with innovative solid-state solutions, today announced its partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV), the largest privately-held bottler of Pepsi-Cola products in North America that manufactures, sells and distributes some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands.

Dirty Lemon Launches Thermogenic Elixir +chromium

Dirty Lemon introduces +chromium, an elixir designed to compliment your health and fitness goals by boosting metabolic stimulation and building lean muscle mass. The high-tech, full-flavored beverage features a targeted dose of 600 mcg of chromium per bottle.