Review: Waialua

Waialua Soda Works, Inc. brings back the “experience” of drinking soda by using natural, high quality ingredients to create a refreshing and lightly carbonated gourmet soda. Down to the glass…

Review: Made

MADE® is a new drink that’s as refreshing as it is simple. Blended from a short list of organic ingredients like fruit juice and green tea, MADE has no artificial…

Review: 9 Iron Sports Drink

9 Iron is a non-caffeinated sports hydration drink with vitamins and electrolytes. 9 Iron’s light carbonation, citrus flavor and moderate sweetness make it a versatile and enjoyable beverage after a…

Review: Rob’s Really Good

Rob’s Really Good is a project from Rob Ehrlich, the founder of Pirate Booty. We’ve taken a look at some of their initial flavors, which are already in flux as…

Reporter’s notebook: PepsiCo to tinker with flavors?

PepsiCo Inc. appears poised to tinker with new flavors for two of its largest flanking brands, according to the company’s recent trademark filings. In the last four months, the company…

Mintel reports 30% drop in food/beverage launches

Chicago (January 26, 2010)-The economic slump paid its toll on US food and drink manufacturers in 2009, according to a recent review of Mintel’s Global New Product Database (GNPD). Food…

Rockstar gels with PepsiCo, adds products

Rockstar Energy has found a home with PepsiCo, Inc. and plans to spend the bulk of 2010 pushing four new products, including two that could expand the brand’s reach, and…

2010 Winter Fancy Food Recap

By John Craven and Adam Stern 2010 Winter Fancy Food Photo Gallery The 2010 Winter Fancy Food Show took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from January 16-19,…