Review: Zpirit Infuzed Water
The concept behind Zpirit Infuzed Water is something that we haven’t seen before: adding fruit chunks to a flavored water.
Essentia Expands DSD Network with Honickman Group and Hensley
The latest gains in distribution further Essentia’s pursuit of becoming a mainstream player within the greater premium bottled water segment -- one that continues to thrive amidst the decline in consumption of carbonated soft drinks.
Industry Responds to New Federal Dietary Guidelines
Beyond hopefully impacting the way consumers’ shop, the guidelines can have dramatic impacts on programs funded by federal dollars, which must now conform to the set standards.
REBBL Completes Capital Raise Led by Mark Rampolla’s Powerplant Ventures
The round also included investments from Arif Fazal’s Blueberry Ventures, equity crowdfunding platform CircleUp and personal investments from former Boulder Brands executives Duane Primozich and Carole Buyers.
Reivew: Daily Greens Half Pint – New Varieties
Daily Greens has extended its Half Pint sub-line with three new probiotics-infused varieties. Launched at Costco, Daily Greens' Cocoa Loco, Berry Nice and Greenie are excellent additions to the Half Pint line and well-positioned for mainstream retail.
FreshBev Eyes Big Future for Bag-Packaged HPP Juices
Ever the high pressure innovator, FreshBev believes its future is in the bag.
FDA Seizes 90,000 Bottles of RelaKzpro
The FDA’s action arrives as the latest in a series of measures it has taken against dietary supplements containing kratom, stemming from concerns regarding the toxicity of the botanical in internal organ systems.
Review: Happy Tree Maple Water Ginger
Happy Tree’s Ginger Maple Water is a blend of two ingredients: organic maple water and organic ginger juice. Like the brand's other two varieties, it's high pressure processed (HPP) and low in calories. The formulation is top-notch and perhaps the best tasting maple water product on the market.
Spindrift Sails Behind New $7.2 Million Raise
SEC filings show that Spindrift Beverage Co. has completed a $7.2 million raise; no comment from founder Bill Creelman.
Celebrity Trainer Jillian Michaels Buys Lucky Jack Organic Coffee
With the Biggest Loser star’s Empowered Media leading the way, Michaels revealed today that she had purchased a controlling interest in emerging cold brew brand Lucky Jack Coffee Co.
Lance Leonard Departs as CEO of True Drinks
Though no reason for his departure was given, the filing states that “Mr. Leonard’s resignation is not due to any disagreements with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.”
Evolution Fresh Enters Canada
On Tuesday Evolution Fresh announced its debut in Canada where its juices will be sold in 1,300 Starbucks cafes nationwide.
Nielsen Numbers: CSD Price Hikes Can’t Offset Volume Declines
Wells Fargo Securities’ latest report covering Nielsen xAOC (expanded all outlets combined) year-over-year sales data indicates that dollar sales of soda declined by 0.2 percent in the four-week period ending December 26, with a 2.3 percent increase in unit pricing failing unable to offset a 2.4 percent decrease in volume.
Review: Giggle
Giggle is a line of USDA Organic certified carbonated beverages that are marketed as sparkling water and designed for kids. With 15 calories per 8.4 oz. can, the drinks are great tasting and a nice low-calorie soda option, but Giggle seems to be going after the wrong segment of the market.