Review: YouTonics Collagen Protein Drink
YouTonics are liquid collagen protein concentrate beverages. What’s that, you ask? Hydrolyzed collagen, which is a similar concept to gelatin as it is made from animal tissue, is a highly …
The Xyience of Energy Drinks
Note: Due to reporting and editing errors, earlier versions of this story incorrectly stated that Russell Pike was sent to prison after being indicted on charges of tax evasion. Mr.…
Review: Ralph and Charlie’s
Ralph and Charlie’s is a line of “fresh and healthy” juice drink that were designed to taste great without compromising nutritional value. While their juices taste quite good, fresh and…
The Company Nobody Wants to Admit they Call
The employees of Parallel Products have turned the old adage inside out. To them, one man’s trash is another man’s… ethanol? The Louisville, Ky-based company turns discarded beverages that didn’t…
New Mix1 CEO Comes from Hershey’s
The Hershey Corp. has taken a big step toward consolidating its investment in mix1, with Brian Murphy replacing John Burns as CEO. The selection of Murphy, who comes from Hershey’s…
Aloe Introduces Itself
It soothes scorched and sunburned skin and takes the rage out of a rash, but now aloe vera is taking an even juicier role on the summer stage as an…
New Age Beverage Launches Just Pure Water
New Age Beverage is now offering consumers the chance to reach for a nice, cold can of water. The Colorado-based XING Tea maker is putting out the unsweetened, flavored essence…
2011 Summer Fancy Food Show Recap
While foot traffic was strong, the switch from the Javits Center in New York City (undergoing a major renovation), to Washington, D.C. continued the downward trend of exhibiting beverage companies relative to last summer’s show, which also yielded very low numbers.
Review: Helix Energy
The powdered beverage market is continuing to grow — and there’s a rapid explosion of new products trying to grab a piece of the action. One of the more enjoyable…
Review: Hydrive’s New Flavors
Hydrive, which is a non-carbonated line of energy drinks, has added two new flavors: Decaf and Extra. While Decaf energy drinks aren’t something that we totally get the purpose of,…
Muscle Milk Warned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to Muscle Milk maker Cytosport saying the dominant protein drink brand’s labels could be misleading to consumers. The agency’s concerns…
Review: Cintron Teas
Cintron, who has been making value priced energy drinks, juices, and teas for a few years now, has given their brand a drastic makeover. The new look, which features what…
Monetizing Innovation
By Michael Burgmaier, Managing Director, Silverwood Partners As an investment banker advising consumer-focused companies, I see many business plans from innovative food and beverage companies looking to sell their company.…
Rainforest Revamps
Rainforest Beverages will be putting its soda brand, Rainforest Cola, on hold and instead launching a pair of new SKU’s in the coming months that feature fruit flavors more prominently.…