Video: Visit with Mark Rampolla of ZICO

Sitting cool amidst the chaos of a new product rollout at one of the industry’s most important DSD houses, ZICO Coconut Water Mark Rampolla found time to sit down with…

Review: Prometheus Springs

Introducing Prometheus Springs, the world’s first capsaicin spiced elixir. These all-natural, non-alcoholic elixirs each contain a proprietary blend of delicious heat extracted from chili peppers, layered with a blend of…

PepsiCo, Cargill file new sweetener patents

Cargill and PepsiCo are exploring new sweeteners derived from a South African plant and oats, respectively. PepsiCo’s patent, filed by its Quaker Oats unit, describes a sweetener extracted by treating…

HiBix announces $5.8 million in financing

HiBix Corporation, makers of the OOBA™ brand of Sparkling Hibiscus beverages, who recently introduced its Brand New Lower Calorie, Lower Sugar, Lower Cost OOBA in all Six of its Exotic…

Review: Solid Health

Solid Health is an anti-aging, immune-boosting, nourishment-providing, memory-restoring, spirit-lifting, endurance-enhancing, energy-giving, naturally-metabolizing, hormone-balancing, and powerful nutrient-rich water beverage.…

Coke to expand Honest distribution

The Coca-Cola Co. Inc. intends to expand the distribution of Honest Tea, possibly increasing sales of the brand – partly owned by Coke – by 70 percent. Honest Tea co-founder…

Review: Nitrous Express

“The most powerful energy drink anywhere”, Nitrous Express is enhanced with a unique blend of pure quercetin, caffeine, and vitamins. The result is an energy drink that’s designed to create…

Review: Carpe Diem Kombucha

It is actually very simple: You take only natural ingredients, use proven wisdom from ancient Asia, and you get a natural drink that makes sense. Carpe Diem Kombucha. Available in…

Review: Lotus Forever

According to the manufacturer, Lotus is designed to be an alternative healthier energy drink with an exotic, thirst-quenching taste, carefully formulated to provide a boost of energy for the mind,…

BAWLS resumes operations

BAWLS is back on line. BAWLS Acquisition sent a letter to the brand’s business partners Thursday apologizing for being out of contact and announcing that BAWLS has resumed operations. The…

Review: The Relaxing Tea

The Relaxing Tea is a calming blend of all-natural tea and legendary Kava root, native to the islands of the South Pacific. Features premium Kava comes from the island nation…