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 • Cover Story: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 • Category Focus: 2010 Beer Report: Sub-premium, crafts lead the way
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Cover Story: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Thirty years ago, when Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, Calif., opened its doors, fewer than 50 breweries existed in the United States. Today, while consolidation has continued with large domestic brewers, more than 1,500 craft breweries are in operation.

by Elizabeth Fuhrman

Category Focus: 2010 Beer Report: Sub-premium, crafts lead the way
Major brewers saw declines in their premium beers, but made up for it with the success of their below-premium offerings, helping beer weather the recession.

by Elizabeth Fuhrman

Channel Strategies: Drug and Convenience Stores get creative
To continue to attract the fast-paced consumer, drug and convenience stores have adopted new strategies, expanded some selections and decreased others, experts say.

by Jennifer Zegler

Plant Focus: Sierra Nevada's sustainability initiatives
Sierra Nevada continues its good-neighbor attitude 30 years after its start through continuing to reuse materials, minimize waste, and innovate with equipment.

by Kevin Higgins

Packaging: Case Packers and Wrappers respond to an evolving industry
Demand has increased for case packers and wrappers that are more flexible, reliable and environmentally friendly.

by Jennifer Zegler

Ingredient Spotlight: Vanilla
Health-conscious consumers and new product development have helped vanilla hold its spot among the most popular beverage flavors.

by Rick Rouan

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Carpe Diem Kombucha Quince and Kombucha Cranberry
AMI Brands expanded its line of Carpe Diem natural and functional kombucha products with Kombucha-Quince and Kombucha-Cranberry. The Quince flavor is part of the rose plant family, and has a taste similar to apple and pear, the company says. The Cranberry flavor contains antioxidants and is an infusion of steeped herbal tea, the company says.

V8 V-Fusion Cranberry Blackberry and Acai Mixed Berry Light
Campbell Soup Co. introduced Cranberry Blackberry and Acai Mixed Berry Light V8 V-Fusion juices. An 8-ounce serving of Cranberry Blackberry contains a half-cup of vegetables and a half-cup of fruit, the company says. Acai Mixed Berry Light contains 50 calories per 8-ounce serving.

Honest Tea Half & Half
Honest Tea extended its line of Fair Trade and organic certified beverages with Half & Half, a blend of tea and lemonade. Half & Half combines U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic black tea from India with lightly sweetened lemonade and a touch of organic cane sugar.

NAMA says industry changing to meet needs of a contemporary marketplace
Revolutions begin with ideas, then discussion, followed shortly by action taken by those with vision and courage. The Board of Directors of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has declared a revolution of its own, and is encouraging its members and those from related industries to join them in the effort.

Bottled Water Reality Check
Critics of the bottled water industry often claim “tap water is just as good” as bottled water and, since there is no difference between the two, the packaging and transportation of bottled water is a terrible waste of non -renewable resources.

by Breck Speed

Mar 12, 2010 - Mar 14, 2010
Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, California

Mar 13, 2010 - Mar 13, 2010
Natural Products Expo West exhibit -- Shopping for Health: A New Era for Consumers
Anaheim, California

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Dusseldorf,

Mar 24, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010
The International Technology Trade Fair for wine, fruit, fruit juice and spirits
Stuggart,

Apr 7, 2010 - Apr 10, 2010
Craft Brewers Conference
Chicago, Illinois


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