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Hint water launches kid’s drink line

Children’s water line available in 4 fruit flavors

December 10, 2018

San Francisco-based hint Inc. announced its new hint water for kids. Available in four fruit flavors — Watermelon, Cherry, Blackberry and Apple — the new line is packaged in 200-ml Tetra cartons. Hint waters are non-GMO certified and WHOLE30 approved. They are vegan, and contain no MSG, nuts, soy or gluten. Like all hint waters, the kids’ version is free from juice, sugar, diet sweeteners, colors, calories and preservatives, the company says.

Best of luck to Susan Neely

ABA’s CEO departs for ACLI

Jessica Jacobsen

July 17, 2018

I have told many how much I believed that Susan was one of, if not the best, leaders among trade associations.

ABA addresses obesity crisis through Balance Calories Initiative

Association expands test and learn markets to parts of Mississippi and Alabama

Jessica Jacobsen

October 10, 2016

American gymnasts Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles might have made the balance beam look easy when they won their silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, achieving balance in eating, drinking and activity habits might not be as easy for consumers.

Beverage calories in schools reduced by 90 percent

Clearer packaging labels focus of beverage vending program

Barbara Harfmann

August 10, 2016

This fall, as children are heading back to school, the institutions that participate in the federal lunch program will continue to ensure that children and teens will be receiving healthier food, snack and beverage choices, experts note.

Single-serve beverages in schools focus on healthy choices

Associations are tackling obesity through education, innovative initiatives

Barbara Harfmann

August 10, 2015

The start of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner, and students between the ages of five and 18 will continue to find healthier beverages and snacks in vending machines, a la carte lines and school stores due to the Smart Snacks in School regulation enacted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in July 2014.

Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards take effect

Some high schools fear new standards could cause revenue losses

Stephanie Cernivec

August 11, 2014

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated its new Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, which affect the sale of foods and beverages that are not part of federally supported meals programs.

Apple & Eve acquires The Switch sparkling juice brand

Acquisition supports juice company’s expansion into school nutrition channel

February 12, 2014

Port Washington, N.Y.-based Apple & Eve LLC acquired The Switch Beverage Co., a Darien, Conn.-based marketer of 100 percent sparkling juices. The acquisition supports Apple & Eve’s plans for growth and expansion in the school nutrition channel, the company says. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

USDA releases rules for competitive beverages in schools

Exploring official school beverages standards

Jessica Jacobsen

August 12, 2013

Following up on last year’s new standards for school meals, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled its new “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards that will affect food and beverages sold in vending machines and a la carte.

American Beverage Association takes proactive approach

ABA’s collaborative efforts address obesity crisis

Jessica Jacobsen

July 10, 2013

In the eight years that Susan Neely has worked for the American Beverage Association (ABA), the president and chief executive officer of the Washington, D.C.-based association has seen manufacturers truly embrace the concept of innovation.

Sizeable changes

Jessica Jacobsen

September 12, 2011

It has been a long time since I have stepped foot in a school lunchroom. Although it has been awhile since I packed my Barbie lunch box with a juice box featuring whichever popular cartoon characters graced juice boxes at the time, I still remember some of the staple items that me and my classmates enjoyed.