Articles Tagged with ''functional beverages''

The night before having surgery, consumers often savor a full meal and drink in preparation for the next few hours of fasting.

Nuzee Inc. launched a line of functional Coffee Blenders, which come packaged in single-serve K-Cup-compatible pods.

Liquid concentrates took the U.S. market by storm in 2011 with the launch of Kraft Foods’ Mio liquid water enhancers.

Complex Beverage LLC introduced a new line of ready-to-drink Lettuce Organic Teas, which will replace its previous line of Lettuce Teas.

OrganicMe, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based subsidiary of True Me Brands, launched four new functional beverages that span multiple occasions and need states throughout the day, the company says. U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic and 100 percent natural, the drinks are packaged in 12-ounce Sleek cans from Chicago-based Rexam BCNA.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Celsius Holdings Inc. reported its financial results for the three months ending March 31. The company marked a 65 percent increase in revenue to $3.9 million in the quarter, with domestic sales increasing 16 percent and international sales increasing 133 percent, it says. As such, gross profit increased 61 percent to $1.4 million.

Cheribundi Inc., Geneva, N.Y., announced that 32-ounces bottles of its same-named Tart Cherry Juice and Tart Cherry Juice Light now are available in the cold box and produce section at Key Food locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Balance Water Co. added Balance Cleanse to its line of functional unflavored waters.

Life Foods, in partnership with Power Brands, launched a line of Kolé brain function dietary supplements.

Developed by a board-certified clinical neuroscientist, ON Beverages’ ON Powered Refreshment functional drinks feature a blend of ornithine, caffeine from tea leaf extract, and B vitamins for energy.