Nearly a month after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils, the major dietary source of trans fat in processed foods, are no longer GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), a prominent consumer advocacy group is calling for an end to the use of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
What does it say about the beverage business that the small companies on display at Natural Products Expo East, the little sibling of the massive West Coast show, could generate more energy than those who were attending the annual showpiece fiesta of a giant organization?
In addition to one-of -a-kind opportunities to learn and network, BevNET Live Winter '13 attendees will be able to visit and learn from over 40 best-in-class sponsors, suppliers, and vendors -- all armed with high-quality innovations -- during the BevNET Live Expo. The Expo will take place 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, the first day of the two-day BevNET Live event.
POPwater is new line of 30-calorie, fruit-flavored sparkling beverages that are sweetened with a blend of sugar, erythritol and stevia. Packaged in 11.2 oz. aluminum bottles, POPwater has done quite well in terms of flavor and brand execution; it's a line that could certainly gain a loyal following in the low-calorie sparkling beverages segment.
BevNET Live's Breakout Sessions are taking place from 2:00 to 2:40 p.m. and from 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Loews Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. For Round 1, from 2:00PM - 2:40PM, attendees can choose from a selection of the following breakout sessions:
Chiquita Tropicals is a new line of tropical fruit juice blends. The products come in four varieties -- Banana Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, and Passion Fruit -- and contain no added sugar or preservatives. While Chiquita is certainly a brand that has some credibility and awareness as far as produce is concerned, the execution of it as a beverage feels like it's lacking something.
The stigma is receding. The notion of bubbles isn’t so bad. From the gourmet to the Stevia generation, fewer products are afraid to fizz. Even as sprawling soda giants like Coke and Pepsi have seen overall volume declines, existing gourmet products like Fentiman’s, Reed’s, GuS, Fever Tree, Maine Root and Q Tonic have all ridden the expansion of the natural and specialty channel to increasing sales.
BevNET Live Winter '13 is just one week away, and there are less than 10 tickets remaining for the event! If you haven't yet signed up for the conference, which will be held on December 9 and 10 in Santa Monica, Calif., NOW IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER.
Start with a little (grape-flavored) holiday cheer, mix in a few warnings about sugary drinks, and finish with a sprinkling of rare tea, and you’ve got the Thanksgiving edition of Press Clips!
Aligning two emerging beverage trends — oat-based drinks and breakfast shakes — PepsiCo has launched Quaker Breakfast Shakes. However, while the concept, and use of the company-owned Quaker brand, makes…
Last week, Bai Brands formally announced a new national distribution agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG), to bring its Bai 5 brand of coffee fruit-infused drinks into the soda giant’s vast DSD network. Ben Weiss, the founder of Bai, said that the deal will vault the brand onto the national stage, particularly with a partner like DPSG, which he said “has a real seat at the table” and “puts a lot more wind in your sails as you look to bring on national chains and satisfy that national footprint.”
With BevNET Live less than two weeks away, there are only 25 tickets still available. Now might be your last chance to join the almost 500 attendees already registered (including beverage companies, investors, suppliers, retailers, and more). In addition, we've updated the agenda for BevNET Live to include the most recent additions to our lineup.
The health and wellness fervor has become more of an industry idea than something conceived by the consumer, said Tim Kezman, the president of King Juice Company, Inc, makers of Calypso Lemonade. With an overload of vitamins, nutraceuticals and other hard-to-pronounce details, consumers can feel overwhelmed and unsure of their decisions. This opinion isn’t on-trend, but distributors still boast to Kezman about how there’s no educational process needed with Calypso.
Hop Soda is a unique soda that is made with natural hops extract. While this isn’t the first time that we’ve seen hops in a non-alcoholic beverage, it very well may be the most enjoyable one that we’ve had.
