Review: Sweet Leaf Tea: New Bottle

Announced back at Expo West, Sweet Leaf Tea recently launched a proprietary 16 ounce glass bottle. We took a look at this new packaging as well as some of their…

Review: RelaxZen

RelaxZen is a new brand of relaxation shots that comes in two varieties: Day, which is a non-drowsy relaxation formula, and Night, which is designed to promote sleep.…

Review: Guayaki Yerba Mate: Revisited

It has been a while since we sampled our first Guayaki Yerba Mate. A lot has changed in the market as well as with their lineup, so we decided that…

Adina Searches for New Investment

Not everyone was going coconuts at Natural Products Expo East. Despite all the talk about cash infusions into that growing category, another fast-growing player was looking for its own next…

Review: Maine Root: Pumpkin Pie Soda

Maine Root has created their first seasonal soda with their new “Pumpkin Pie Soda” variety. And unlike many other seasonal entries that exist simply for novelty, this one tastes awesome.…

Competition Muddies Coconut Waters

and Matt Casey The husks – and the gloves — are coming off. Suddenly the subject of high-stakes competition for investment dollars, distribution routes, and supply chain access, the battle…

High Octane NA’s, Alcopops on Display at NBWA

PHOTO GALLERY The 72nd biennial tradeshow for the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) took place from September 22 – 25, 2009 in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace. There were over…