Press Clips: Orange Juice Sales Plummeting
Consumers want fast meals and they want portable consumption. As a result, orange juice is losing out.
Review: Zone 8
Named for a geographically defined area where tea plants are most commonly grown, Zone 8 is promoted as a line of "great tasting, culturally relevant teas and juice blends that redefine what natural means." The beverages are quite tasty, but we feel as though the branding and positioning are slightly out of sync with what's inside the bottle.
News in Juice (of the Cold-Pressed Variety)
We may be facing the last throes of summer, but it’s clear that cold-pressed juice companies are anything but content to lean back and soak in the sun.
Review: Aloe Very
Once anointed as the next coconut water, enthusiasm for aloe vera drinks appears to be somewhat tempered these days. Nevertheless, there remains a steady trickle of new entrants to the category, including Aloe Very, a new three-SKU line of USDA certified organic blends.
FBU L.A. Attendees to Receive Exclusive SPINS Sales Data
The data will look broadly at the most-subscribed categories for FBU attendees, offering greater understanding of how sales data and information can be deployed to their advantage.
Sweet Talk: A Profile of Stevia Pioneer James May
James May, the man who brought stevia to the U.S., wanted to offer consumers a healthy alternative to sugar. But before he got there, he faced more than the usual set of bureaucratic roadblocks.
Review: Bolthouse Farms Kids Smoothies
Bolthouse Farms Kids Smoothies are the company's newest addition to its portfolio of beverages premium juices and smoothies. Made with an all-natural formulation including fruit purees and juices from concentrate and no added preservatives, the company promotes the drinks as being "designed for maximum kid craveability." In a crowded category, however, the line is not one that’s overly innovative or unique.
Analysts, Investors Cheer Coke Investment in Monster
The announcement that the Coke has acquired a minority stake in Monster elicited a swarm of analyst reports on the purchase, which most view as immensely positive for both companies.
1/6 of a Monster: Coke Pays $2.15B for Stake in Energy Drink Giant
A long-discussed investment took place this afternoon when Coke bought 16.7 percent of Monster for a $2.15 billion payout.
Chilled Innovation: ZICO Unveils New Coconut Water Blends
ZICO said that the new line is aimed at reaching mainstream consumers who want to make better choices when it comes to healthy eating, but are not willing to compromise on taste.
Garden of Flavor Responds to FDA Letter
“We respectfully disagree with the FDA letter,” said founder Lisa Reed. “At Garden of Flavor, current good manufacturing practices, sanitation and food safety is our top priority."
UPDATED: FDA Sends Warning Letters to Three Beverage Companies
The FDA has sent warning letters to two juice brands and a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based food and beverage company regarding infractions of sanitation and product claims.
Review: AriZona Oak Reserve Tea
Taking a cue from flavor innovation often seen in alcoholic beverages, AriZona Beverages has launched a new line of teas brewed with oak chips. AriZona’s Oak Reserve Tea is certainly an interesting concept, but we're not clear as to why a consumer would choose this product over another tea.
Press Clips: PepsiCo Tries Cashew Apples
PepsiCo thinks juice from cashew apples, sourced in India, could work as a nice substitute for more common juice ingredients, according to The New York Times.