Review: Celsius Gets New Packaging

Celsius is a self-proclaimed “healthy energy drink” that was designed to help accelerate metabolism and burn body fat. Founded in 2004, Celsius has been through quite a transformation in recent years. Its latest change comes in the form of another packaging update -- and it’s a really good one, for the most part.

Harmless Harvest Settles Lawsuit Questioning Legitimacy of Organic Certification, “Vigorously” Denies Allegations

On Tuesday Harmless Harvest announced in a statement emailed to BevNET that it had agreed to settle the lawsuit, citing a desire to avoid a long and costly legal battle. However, the company “vigorously” denied any wrongdoing and liability and asserted the legitimacy of its organic certification. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

GT’s Kombucha Acquires, Rebrands Tula’s CocoKefir

GT’s Kombucha, has acquired Tula’s CocoKefir, the maker of coconut-based kefirs and yogurts that are fermented with vegan probiotic cultures. The transaction took place earlier this year, according to GT's founder GT Dave, who told BevNET that he has long had a fondness for Tula’s products.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 39: What Happens at BevNET Live…

It took us a couple of weeks to recover from the biggest BevNET Live conference yet, but in this edition of the podcast, we reflect on the three-day event, which was held from Dec. 4-6 in Santa Monica, Calif.

People Moves: Hain Celestial Announces Executive Appointments

Hain Celestial announces executive appointments, former Pabst CEO to head lettuce company, Top Note Tonic hires former Heineken VP and Mike Jaeger leaves C. Mondavi & Family which will now be helmed by interim CEO John Lennon.

Review: MALK Organics Pecan Malk Nog

Malk’s “Pecan Malk Nog” is a special holiday-edition product which, as you can probably guess, is a play on eggnog.

Divinia Finishes Seed Round With $800K in Funding

Divinia Water, a premium filtered line which touts itself as “the cleanest bottled water on Earth,” has finished its seed funding round, pulling in $800,000. The funding will go toward new retail and distribution initiatives beyond its home market of Idaho.

AQUAhydrate Makes Multi-Channel Distribution Gains

Achieving full availability in all 4,600 Rite Aid locations nationwide represents a significant step forward in AQUAhydrate’s efforts to penetrate into drug stores. The water will be available on ambient shelves in all Rite Aid stores and in coolers at 900 locations.

Press Clips: U.S. Congressmen Target Non-Dairy “Milks”

U.S. Congressmen lobby the FDA to ban use of the term "milk" for non-dairy products, Pepsi's CEO joins President-elect Trump's economic advisory council and a Philadelphia judge upholds the city's controversial "Soda Tax."

VPX Ends the Year with a ‘Bang’

Vital Pharmaceuticals, the maker of VPX sports drinks and supplements and Redline and Bang energy drinks, is wrapping up a busy year. In 2016 Vital launched a range of new products, increased its social media presence and expanded distribution of its brands, all of which led Gene Bukovi, the company’s Vice President of Beverage Sales, to predict the highest sales for the company in four years.

Cascara Cascade? Starbucks, More Hope So

Though Starbucks represents the largest food service platform for cascara, other coffee shops have already been making their own versions of the drink.

Review: BeeBad Energy Drink

While there are a lot of energy drinks just recycling the same old stuff, BeeBad Energy Drink has managed to do something that seems different and fresh. Made with honey, which makes up 14 percent of the volume of the drink, this product has a very unique approach both in flavor and functional makeup.