Eric Schnell “I AM” Back

Former Steaz President Eric Schnell is stepping back into the beverage arena with a line of functional single-dose 2.5 oz. liquid supplements called “I AM.” Schnell said he and partner…

Review: Rhino’s Relaxation Drink

Rhino?s Relaxation Drink is from the maker of Rhino’s Energy Drink. Their relaxation formula includes vitamins B1, B6 and B12 as well as L-Theanine, valerian root, lemon balm and camomile.…

Review: Gize +

The calcium-rich, gold-filtered mineral water is one of 30 mineral waters from outside Germany and the only one from North America to have been officially certified as a natural mineral…

Jones Soda Co. Announces $2.0 Million Financing

SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – December 28, 2010) – Jones Soda Co. (NASDAQ: JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its unique branding and innovative marketing, today announced…

Review: Bula

Bula is an “anti-energy relaxation drink” featuring kava, which is known for its calming and relaxing properties. The brand was designed to bring the peace and beauty of the Islands…

Tata Buys More of Activate

    Los Angeles, CA – December 22, 2010 – First Beverage Group today announced that Tata Global Beverages, the world’s second largest tea company and owner of some of…

Celsius to Voluntarily Withdraw NASDAQ Listing

Common Stock and Warrants to Trade on the OTC Bulletin Board BOCA RATON, FL, Dec 22, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius") (NASDAQ: CELH), the creator of Celsius(R),…

Review: Chillo Hemp Energy

Despite the name, which sounds better suited for the relaxation category, Chillo is an energy drink that features hemp as part of both its formulation and marketing. Find out what…

Management Split at RelaxZen

RelaxZen, Inc., the marketer of the relaxation shots of the same name, has announced the resignation of its CEO and co-founder, Nick West. The other co-founder (and “Chief Zen Officer”),…

Video: Visit with Activate Drinks

Activate is a product that has intrigued me since I first saw a picture of a mockup bottle in Beverage Digest in early 2008. The product, which uses a cap…

Passing for Broncos, Tebow to Pitch for FRS

Mired in a 3-11 season, rookie quarterback Tim Tebow’s first start as a Denver Bronco might have come at a tough time for his team, but for Carl Sweat, CEO…

Video: BevNET Live Winter 10 Live Product Reviews

BevNET Live Winter 10, held on December 6 & 7, 2010 in Santa Monica, CA, featured the fourth installment of the “Live Review Panel.” The Live Review Panel gives emerging…

Juice Wars: Coke and Pepsi in OJ Joust

As if the consumer reponse to a now-scuttled 2009 Tropicana packaging change wasn't bad enough, now it looks like PepsiCo is going to face a lawsuit over the one product…