Cooler Check In: Chia

No longer just for dog-shaped window plants, chia is now a rising star in the world of “superfoods” – and a fast-emerging ingredient to watch in the beverage industry. But will its full potential be realized by being an enhancement to an existing beverage type or a standalone product? Our article takes a look at what's on the market today and what the future might hold for chia.

Review: On Point Energy Shot

Founded by vets, On Point Energy’s intentions, which includes giving 40% of profits to veterans, deployed troops, and families of deployed troops, are certainly admirable. And while the formulation and…

Review: Very Cherre

Made with Michigan Montmorency tart cherries, Very Cherre is definitely some of the best tasting cherry juice that we’ve ever had from a bottle. On top of that, their proprietary…

Neither Rumor nor Hint: Finally, Here Comes Hint Fizz

While rumors of a HINT carbonated beverage have circulated for years, HINT founders Kara and Theo Goldin didn’t unveil HINT Fizz until the 2011 Fancy Food Show. They finally officially…

Review: Warrior Energy

If you’re thinking “Didn’t BevNET already review Warrior Energy Drink?,” no, you are not mistaken.  This Warrior Energy drink shares the same name as the other Warrior Energy Drink that…

Reed’s Inc. Issues Statement Regarding FDA Inquiry

Reed’s Inc., maker of a variety of natural sodas and non-alcoholic ginger beers, has changed the wording on labels of Reed’s Natural Energy Elixir and Reed’s Nausea Relief in response…

Review: AMAzon Waters White Tea Coconut Water

AMAzon Water is an all natural line of lightly flavored enhanced waters. The functional ingredients used in their products are inspired by the amazon, with flavors including ingredients such as…

Gunning for Hunger: Street King Energy Shot

In his attempt to “go shot for shot with world hunger,” rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has enlisted a big ally: Big Red, that is. The company that makes the…

Review: PRO ADE

PRO ADE is a high protein water beverage that was designed to both hydrate and supplement the body with protein. They’ve carefully formulated the product to be low-carb and low-calorie,…

Good Thinking! Nawgan Lands Investment from Kirin

Nawgan, the tiny brain health beverage out of St. Louis founded by brain scientist Robert Paul, has landed investment from Kirin Holdings, the owner of Kirin beer. Kirin Holdings also…

2011 Water Guide – Free Download

The BevNET and Beverage Spectrum 2011 Water Guide is now available. Inside the water guide, you’ll find listings for bottled water, enhanced water, tablets, powders, and suppliers to the water…

Review: Speed Energy

Speed Energy is the official energy drink of Robby Gordon of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fame. While this endorsement alone won’t make this energy drink a success, the quality of…