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Bottled water nearing No. 1 spot for U.S. consumption

Sparkling waters continue to outpace category

October 10, 2016

As health and wellness gains more attention from consumers, some food and beverage categories have faced new challenges. However, the bottled water market is one beverage category that has benefited from the increased prevalence of better-for-you products as more consumers strive to lead healthier lives.

Natural, organic retailers address price point concerns

Channel receiving increasing competition from eCommerce

Jessica Jacobsen

October 10, 2016

Just as SKU proliferation has allowed consumers more choices for their food and beverage purchases, the retail channel market has seen its own proliferation of new stores for these products. Natural and organic retailers, also referred by some analysts as fresh format stores, are one channel that has presented competition to traditional supermarket share.

SoBe Midnight Mojito, En Fuego

October 5, 2016

To celebrate its 21^st anniversary, SoBe, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., announced the addition of two new flavors to its lineup: Midnight Mojito and En Fuego.

Icelandic Glacial premium water launches in glass bottles

New bottles for still and sparkling varieties

September 15, 2016

Icelandic Glacial announced that its super-premium lineup of sparkling and still spring waters now is available in uniquely designed glass bottles that are available in 330- and 750-ml sizes and retail nationwide and online for a suggested retail price of $2.99-$3.49 for a 750-ml glass bottle.

2016 Wholesaler of the Year: Manhattan Beer Distributors

Beer distributor continues growing diverse portfolio of beers

Amanda Del Buono

September 12, 2016

Originally operating out of a 4,000-square-foot warehouse and running a fleet of three delivery trucks, Bronx, N.Y.-based Manhattan Beer Distributors has become one of the largest beer distributors in the United States.

Alkaline Water Co. grows sales 200%

Premium water made through electrolysis

Barbara Harfmann

September 12, 2016

Since starting his first bottled water company in Hawaii in 1980, and subsequently launching more than 50 bottled water plants in seven countries, Steven Nickolas has had a longtime fascination with the hydrating benefits of water.

Convenience stores appeal to the masses

Beverage purchases key driver of convenience stores sales

Barbara Harfmann

September 12, 2016

Forty-four percent of consumers are visiting convenience (C-stores) stores more often — and half say they are visiting significantly more often than they did just two years ago, according to Chicago-based Datassential, which surveyed 1,000 consumers and 150 operators for its June “C-Store Keynote Report.” While visiting C-stores, these consumers also are buying more prepared food and beverages, the report notes.

SodaStream launches The Fizzi

At-home sparkling water system carbonates up to 60 liters of water

September 8, 2016

Airport City, Israel-based SodaStream International Ltd. announced the arrival of its newest sparkling water maker. Previously unveiled at the International Home & Housewares Show with the name Spirit, the entry-level machine,with the U.S.-specific name of The Fizzi, arrives on American retail shelves this month.

Bai Brands partners with VH1 Save the Music Foundation

Company to donate up to $150,000

August 23, 2016

Bai Brands, Princeton, N.J., announced that it has partnered with VH1 Save the Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring music programs in America's public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music education. Through Sept. 30, Bai will donate a portion of proceeds from every bottle and can sold to the foundation, up to a maximum of $150,000.