Review: Chantea Green Tea & Aloe Vera
While the aloe vera segment is still very small, most people in the industry (including us) think that it’s going to grow pretty fast in the coming years. However, before…
It’s October: ZICO and Coke Still Courting, Not Consummating
There’s no reason to cancel the band or the Justice of the Peace, but it’s obvious that the rumored rush to the altar by Coca-Cola Co., Inc. and Zico Coconut…
NACS New Product Hunt
Just as the crowds hitting Cupertino, Calif. for the Apple announcement may have been disappointed by the lack of an iPhone 5 announcement, visitors to the National Association of Convenience…
Review: Jet Lag Water and Tea
Jet Lag Beverages have five vitamins, six minerals, and three herbs that were added to specifically give your body what it needs to function properly and relieve jet lag symptoms.…
Hansen’s Hires West “Coaster”
In a hire that is notable for what it indicates about Hansen Naturals Corp’s increasing emphasis on the Hansen Beverage Co. portfolio of products — long the weak sister to…
Showing the Goods at Pack Expo (+ Photo Gallery)
Sometimes the best thing a package can do is get out of the way and show its contents. This approach has paid major dividends for those PET bottle manufacturers that have recently grabbed a significant share of the multi-serve juice container market from the from hitherto unchallenged carton suppliers.
Xing Launches Juice Line
Maybe they should change the name to Xing Beverage. Xing Tea, the canned all-natural line produced by the owners of New Age Beverage Company in Colorado, is rolling out a…
Class Action Filed Against Naked Juice
First it was coconut water, where claims concerning the electrolyte levels of O.N.E. have recently come under legal fire. Now, it’s Naked Juice, which is facing the potential of a…
New Beverage Showdown Returns to BevNET Live in Santa Monica December 6
The New Beverage Showdown 2, an exciting new showcase for new beverage companies, is returning at this winter's BevNET Live in Santa Monica, CA. It will offer six new beverage brands the opportunity to win cash, exposure, and advice as part of the challenge to be chosen as the most promising new brand of the competition. It is sponsored by Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB), a business unit of Coca-Cola North America. Read the full article to find out more -- and to apply to take part in the New Beverage Showdown.
BevNET TV: A First Look at Aloe Gloe
At the recently held Natural Products Expo East show in Baltimore, BevNET caught up with Danny Stepper and Pat Bolden of L.A. Libations to discuss their recent foray into the…
Review: Grand Ma Ma’s Sweet Tea
Grand Ma Ma’s Sweet Southern Tea is named for former NBA Allstar Larry Johnson, who gained the nickname from a Converse commercial in the 1990’s. Why this is being put…
BevNET Live Winter 11: Early Registration Expires Today
BevNET Live Winter 11, which will be held on December 5 and 6 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA, is only 65 days away. And…
Review: Naked Mango Peach Coconut Water
Naked Juice’s Coconut Water recently expanded into flavored offerings and today we’re taking a look at their Mango Peach variety. What’s really interesting about this product is its use of…
Fair Trade on the Rise
Fair Trade USA is gearing up for October – dubbed “Fair Trade Month 2011” – following news that SPINS reports revealed a significant increase in sales and a strong foundation…