Bulletproof Recalls FATwater
FATwater, the much-publicized enhanced water brand, is off the market following a December recall.
Naya Waters Seeks Return to Glory Days, Beginning With NYC
Two decades ago, Naya was one of the top-selling bottled water brands in the U.S. After years in the shadows, Naya is hoping to regain its once formidable market presence and leaning on a new partnership with Big Geyser to pave the path.
Drinkmaple Goes National With Kroger
To support the new distribution, Weiler revealed that Drinkmaple is building a new facility in St. Albans, Vt.
Review: Cawston Press Sparkling Juices
Cawston Press sparkling juice drinks are produced using a base of fresh-pressed apple juice and blended with other flavors. Cawston's Ginger Beer, Rhubarb and Cloudy Apple offerings are nicely executed in terms of formulation and packaging -- but do they have enough to stand out from competing products?
Nü To Market: Juisi Launches Dairy-Free Nut Milk Line
Juisi co-founder Joe Savino believes that the formulation of NÜMOO's organic, dairy-free nut milks differentiates them from current options on the market and that the brand has the potential to redefine the category.
Monster Goes Vertical, Acquires Longtime Supplier American Fruits & Flavors for $690 Million
The company announced the $690 million acquisition in a press release Tuesday, with Monster chairman and CEO Rodney Sacks calling the official union of the companies “a tremendous step in the continuing evolution of Monster.”
Review: Naked Pressed
Last month, Naked Juice leapt into the cold-pressed juice category with a new line called Naked Pressed. We’re pretty impressed with what Naked has been able to create -- it’s a huge step above the brand's flagship line.
CORE Organic Initiates Nationwide Launch
On the East Coast, CORE Organics will be distributed by Big Geyser, Honickman Group and Polar Beverages, while Haralambos Beverage Co. Kalil Bottling and Nevada Beverage Co. will carry the brand in the West.
Review: Sattva
Promoted as "inner transformation in a bottle," Sattva is a new line of Ayurvedic-inspired beverages. Made with a range of adaptogenic herbs, the drinks are intended to reduce stress and increase energy.
Distribution News: Reed’s Lands New Placement in SoCal’s Largest Independent Supermarket Chain
Craft soda and kombucha company Reed’s has secured authorization for its Reed’s and Virgil’s brands in Stater Bros. Markets, the largest privately owned supermarket chain in Southern California. Stater Bros. has 168 locations in the region and annual sales of nearly $4 billion.
Naked Juice Launches HPP Sub-Line Called “Naked Pressed”
The launch of Naked Pressed comes amid a crowded and mature category for cold-pressed juice, however, Andrea Theodore, Head of Marketing, Naked Emerging Brands, said that the company is “consistently listening to our consumers' needs and innovating alongside them.”
Press Clips: ABC News Joins Runa and Channing Tatum in the Amazon
ABC News joined Runa co-founder Tyler Gage and actor and Runa investor Channing Tatum on a trip to the Ecuadorian rainforest to see the origins of the guayusa tea company.
Review: Pressed Juicery (New Matcha and Green Juice Varieties)
Pressed Juicery has launched two new varieties, including a green juice made with green chard, mustard greens, turnip greens, spinach, coconut water and jalapeno, and a "matcha milk" seasonal variety that is made with hemp seeds, moringa and spirulina, among other ingredients.
Jones Soda Develops Co-Branded Soda Line for 7-Eleven
7-Eleven, the largest convenience store chain in the U.S., has tapped craft soda company Jones Soda to create a co-branded line of soft drinks. The new “7-Select brand premium sodas crafted by Jones” will be in 7-Eleven stores across the U.S. by March, according to Jones Soda CEO Jennifer Cue.