Coca-Cola to release stevia-sweetened drinks this week
and Jeff Klineman Coca-Cola will release a trio of stevia-sweetened Odwalla beverages this week, according to the Wall Street Journal, pre-empting a kind of tacit approval from the Food and…
Review: High Country Kombucha “Live Kombucha Tea”
High Country Kombucha is a uniquely tasty probiotic beverage. It is a symbiotic yeast that feeds on caffeine and sugar.…
Review: Slap Tea+Energy Shot
Brain-Twist, which is partially owned and funded by Coke, recently announced the launch of their first energy shot, Slap Tea+Energy Shot. Available in two flavors.…
Datamonitor names 10 trends to watch in 2009
Datamonitor recently released a report on 10 trends in packaged goods to watch in 2009, several of which are relevant to beverage firms. The international research group predicted that beauty…
Comprehensive scientific review in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition refutes HFCS’ unique link to obesity
WASHINGTON, /PRNewswire/ — A supplement in the December 2008 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that reviews the history and development of high fructose corn syrup finds no…
Review: AMP Energy Shot
Pepsi’s energy shot is a “jakfruit” citrus flavored shot known as Amp Energy Shot. Features 80mg of caffeine per 2 oz shot.…
Review: SIMPLIFAST
The World’s First All Natural “Ready to Drink” Detox Fasting Beverage. SIMPLIFAST is made from the healing powers of lemon, packed with essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, and 7g…
Review: Full Throttle Quick Shot
Coke has thrown their hat in the energy shot ring with Full Throttle Quick Shot, a 2 oz entry that’s currently available in two flavors.…
BevNET visits energy shot co-packer, NVE Pharmaceuticals
In an illustration of the explosive growth of the energy shot market, workers at NVE Pharmaceuticals’ Andover, N.J. plant are currently assembling the co-packer’s fourth energy shot filling line. NVE…
Sambazon Announces Private Equity Funding from Verlinvest
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ — Sambazon (www.sambazon.com), the pioneer and global market leader in acai food and beverages, announced today the initial closing of its largest round of…
Review: Rev D
Using a xylitol sweetened formulation that has been accented with cinnamon, Rev-D is positioned as a diabetic nutritional beverage.…
PepsiAmericas Signs Agreement to Distribute Muscle Milk
PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE: PAS) today announced that it has signed an agreement with CytoSport, Inc. to distribute Muscle Milk, the leader in protein-enhanced functional beverages in the United States. Under…
Announcing BevNET.com’s 2009 Supplier & Services Guide
BevNET.com’s 2009 Supplier & Services Guide Sign Up Form >> Does your company provide supplies or services to the beverage industry? If so, you don’t want to miss our upcoming…
Review: Acai Roots Acai Smoothies
Acai Roots has two acai-based smoothies: AX3, the antioxidant formulation, and PRO X, the protein enhanced variety.…