Beverage School San Francisco: Initial Presenters and Sessions Announced for September 12 Program Beverage School San Francisco: Initial Presenters and Sessions Announced for September 12 Program

Beverage School San Francisco: Initial Presenters and Sessions Announced for September 12 Program

by John Craven,

BevNET is pleased to release some of the instructors for the upcoming Beverage School event, which will be held at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco on Sept. 12. The event will run from 10AM to 5PM. This first flight of instructors will be on hand to guide attendees through the specific technical and legal steps involved in creating a beverage, as well as basic beverage distribution and retailing mechanics, and a broad discussion of the beverage industry.

Study: Conflicts of Interest Taint Self-Affirmed GRAS Determinations Study: Conflicts of Interest Taint Self-Affirmed GRAS Determinations

Study: Conflicts of Interest Taint Self-Affirmed GRAS Determinations

by Ray Latif,

A recent study that investigated possible conflicts of interest with regard to food ingredients self-affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) found that literally all of the determinations submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 1997-2012 lacked independent review.

Video: Innovation Drives Growth at Purity Organic Video: Innovation Drives Growth at Purity Organic

Video: Innovation Drives Growth at Purity Organic

by Ray Latif and John Craven,

As natural and organic beverages continue to gain traction among greater numbers of mainstream consumers, Purity Organic has over the past year positioned itself to take advantage of that momentum through a path carved by innovation.

Review: Strawberry Moon Juice Review: Strawberry Moon Juice

Review: Strawberry Moon Juice

by BevNET.com Staff,

Boasting that its juices are "TRULY RAW," Seattle-based Strawberry Moon does not pasteurize or high pressure process any of its products. While the juice blends, which have a three-day shelf life, are primarily sold on the company's website, Strawberry Moon does have some retail distribution, and, from our perspective, will need to make some significant changes to its packaging if it wants to scale its business.

Fruit 66 Acquired by AZ Juice Maker Fruit 66 Acquired by AZ Juice Maker

Fruit 66 Acquired by AZ Juice Maker

by Jeffrey Klineman,

Hargis said he and his investors have sold Fruit 66 to Tempe, Ariz.-based Sun Orchard, a juice maker with deep roots in supplying food service operations like hotels and schools with private-label juices, juice drinks and mixers.

Video: An Interview with Rachel Malsin of Project Juice Video: An Interview with Rachel Malsin of Project Juice

Video: An Interview with Rachel Malsin of Project Juice

by Ray Latif and John Craven,

Certainly, the direct-to-consumer delivery model has been a key launching pad for marketers of raw juice products, particularly through the sale of packaged juice cleanse programs. Recently, however, a growing number of companies are attempting to enhance brand awareness while meeting growing demand and interest in raw juice via the construction of retail storefronts. San Francisco-based Project Juice is one such company.

Review: Brew Dr. Kombucha Review: Brew Dr. Kombucha

Review: Brew Dr. Kombucha

by BevNET.com Staff,

Brewed and bottled by Portland, Ore.-based Townshend's Tea Company, Brew Dr. Kombucha is a line of kombucha products that come in five varieties. We definitely enjoyed the three flavors that we sampled and like the stubby bottle package that the company uses for the drinks. However, we do recommend an adjustment in how some of the products are named...

To Get Bigger, BluePrint Goes a Little Smaller To Get Bigger, BluePrint Goes a Little Smaller

To Get Bigger, BluePrint Goes a Little Smaller

by Ray Latif,

In a couple of significant moves for the company, BluePrint is set to launch a new line of 10 oz. bottles to its brand of high-pressure processed juice blends, and next month will open its first storefront in Venice, Calif. The latest news from BluePrint, which was acquired by Hain Celestial in December, comes amid a dramatic leap in awareness and demand for cold-pressed juices, as well as the introduction of a variety of similarly positioned brands over the past year.

Review: LuliTonix Review: LuliTonix

Review: LuliTonix

by BevNET.com Staff,

LuliTonix produces a line of raw (non pasteurized, non-HPP) juice blends that are -- aside from very limited retail distribution in the New York City area -- sold direct to consumers via the company's website. LuliTonix has done a great job differentiating its blends from the range of other raw juices on the market, but we do have a couple issues with its branding...

Beverage School: When Should I Use Multiple Co-Packers? Beverage School: When Should I Use Multiple Co-Packers?

Beverage School: When Should I Use Multiple Co-Packers?

by BevNET.com Staff,

Finding the right co-packer for your beverage brand is like finding the right person to baby-sit your kids: you want peace of mind in knowing that your product is in good hands and will be treated with the utmost care and quality. The process often requires a significant investment in time and research, but once you’ve found the right partner, you’re set. Or are you?

Premier Protein, Joint Juice Sold to Post for $180 Million Premier Protein, Joint Juice Sold to Post for $180 Million

Premier Protein, Joint Juice Sold to Post for $180 Million

by Jeffrey Klineman,

Post Holdings Inc., the cereal maker behind Fruity Pebbles, Grape Nuts, and Honey Bunches of Oats, among others, paid $180 million for Premier Nutrition Corp., the company that makes functional beverages Joint Juice and Premier Protein shakes, among other products.

Review: Golazo Sugar Free Review: Golazo Sugar Free

Review: Golazo Sugar Free

by BevNET.com Staff,

Sweetened with a blend of erythritol and stevia, Golazo's sugar-free varieties contain 10 calories per 12 oz. slim can, hence their "all-natural" tag. We're quite pleased with the formulation of the drinks, which also contain electrolytes and 100mg of caffeine, and, given the recent bad PR for mainstream energy products, we also like Golazo's approach of being a “sports energy drink.”