Review: Califia Farms Horchata

Califia Farms recently added a two-SKU line of horchata drinks to its portfolio of dairy alternative, juice and coffee beverages. Made with a base of rice milk and almond milk, the products come in Cinnamon and Vanilla varieties, each packaged in 48 oz. carafes.

Video: Cutting-Edge Trends Continue to Emerge at Fancy Food Show

As part of a discussion about the three-day event, BevNET CEO John Craven noted that "the types of products really evolved," at the Fancy Food Show to that point that beverages "you'd see at the Natural Products Expo has really bled into this show."

Summer Fancy Food Show 2015 Recap

Ready-to-drink gazpachos, cocktail mixers, and beverages utilizing high pressure processing made their presence felt at the Jacob Javits Center.

Temple Turmeric Has Mainstream Aim for New “Super Lights” Line

Described as “fully-functional thirst-quenchers,” Temple Turmeric Super Lights are designed to attract a broader base of consumers as compared to those of the brand’s flagship line. The beverages launched as part of Kroger's “Taste of Tomorrow” program, a set of emerging beverages promoted within the grocer’s Fred Meyer and Ralph’s stores.

Review: Mucho Gazpacho

Mucho Gazpacho produces a three-SKU line of bottled gazpacho drinks, each made with a very clean list of ingredients, including tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet onions, and bell peppers, olive oil, white wine vinegar and salt.

Review: Owl’s Brew White and Vine

Announced yesterday as the top cold beverage product at the 2015 Summer Fancy Food Show, White and Vine is the fourth flavor variety for Owl’s Brew. The cocktail mixer is a blend of white tea, pomegranate, lemon peel and watermelon. Here's our take:

Review: Clearly Kombucha

Based in San Francisco, Clearly Kombucha produces a line of organic raw kombucha that are blended with a hint of juice and also include natural flavors and colors. On the outside, the product has been given a major packaging upgrade since we first saw it a few years back.

Icelandic Glacial Goes into Glass and Sparkling

Available in a 330 mL and 750 mL glass packaging, the new product arrives as the company looks to further its presence within high end restaurants, hotels and other on premise customers.

Review: Arriba Horchata Original

L.A. Libations has launched an extension of its Arriba brand with a classic-style horchata drink (as well as a coffee-infused version). Unlike the original Arriba product, this one contains no added energy ingredients. It’s milky, sweet, and slightly viscous with a pleasant taste. If it’s horchata flavor that you’re after, this is certainly a pretty good option.

Will Holsworth Steps Up as President of Sambazon

Formerly the chief customer officer and executive vice president of global strategy at Cytosport, Holsworth will also bring eight years of experience at PepsiCo to his new role at Sambazon.

Review: Revive Kombucha – Updated Packaging

Recently, Revive received a design overhaul, which has shifted the style from a more serious looking label to something that feels like it’s out of the craft beer industry.