Xyience, a zero-calorie energy drink, re-launches today under its new ownership, Austin-based Big Red Inc. The re-launch unveils a new look for the energy drink line and the rollout of an integrated marketing campaign leveraging the college football season.
Denver-based urban winery The Infinite Monkey Theorem (TIMT) partnered with Whole Foods Market to roll out its signature, single-serve canned wines nationwide, offering consumers across the country endless opportunities to pick up a four-pack, the company says.
Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., a supplier of kefir cultured dairy products, today announced that Protein Kefir, the company's latest kefir innovation, has expanded distribution to Harris Teeter, and more retailers will be carrying the product within the coming months.
Campaign focus on getting better control of asset loss
August 31, 2015
Despite increasing awareness, milk crates, plastic pallets, bakery trays, beverage shells and other containers made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) are disappearing at a rate that costs retailers and CPG businesses $500 million per year. Ultimately, consumers end up paying this $500 million annual expense in the costs of goods purchased.
bottlePORT to release reusable bottles with dispensable caps
August 26, 2015
bottlePORT, Inc. aims to give mindful beverage drinkers convenience and value by introducing eco-friendly, natural ingredients line “bottlePORT.” In an agreement with NYSW Beverage Brands Inc. to be the exclusive “bottler,” the new company will redefine the dosing cap segment by using this technology to create a reusable bottle system that delivers several drinks per one bottle, the company says.
Mamma Chia, Carlsbad, Calif., has added the Magic of Chia to the world of green beverages with the introduction of Mamma Chia Organic Chia & Greens. This fresh, new line combines the nutritional powerhouse of chia with vibrant greens, offering category-leading nutrition with great-tasting flavors to provide a delicious, on-the-go beverage, the company says.
Icebox Water, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., announces the launch of its new initiative, Beyond the Bottle. The initiative is committed to educating all people on the importance of personal and planetary health, supported by Icebox Water’s pure, sustainably sourced drinking water and environmentally responsible packaging, the company says. By providing consistently updated information about the state of the environment and healthy, sustainable water sourcing, Icebox Water demonstrates the need for reducing plastic pollution while providing an ethical, delicious source of water, it adds.
Pop-up grove a part of The Life Deliziosa campaign
August 25, 2015
Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages, a brand of Stamford, Conn.-based Nestle Waters North America, will bring its The Life Deliziosa campaign to life by through a pop-up citrus grove in the heart of New York City. The event will transport guests to the sunny Italian coast as they walk through groves of citrus trees while sipping on Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages, the company says.
As the fall season fast approaches, it seems as though the readers of Beverage Industry are looking forward to incorporating whisky into their drinking rotation.
Research and Markets releases U.S. Soft Drinks Review
August 21, 2015
Research and Markets, Dublin, announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "United States of America Soft Drinks Review 2014" to its offering. The report provides a comprehensive overview of soft drinks markets with forecasts to 2017, the company says.