With more than 77,000 attendees, the 36th annual Natural Products Expo West and Engredea experienced another record-setting year with 6.9 percent growth. Produced by New Hope Network, Boulder, Colo., the 2016 Expo West brought together more than 3,000 exhibiting companies, including more than 600 first-time exhibitors. The show took place March 9-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Previously known for bikini tops and one of Harry Nilsson’s hit songs, coconuts have gained a much more respectable persona in the minds of U.S. consumers within the past several years.

As consumers seek out better-for-you beverage options, categories like juice and juice drinks are seeing a retooling of products to help appeal to these health-focused shoppers.

Pure Brazilian now offers its self-titled coconut water in the United States. 

The readers of Beverage Industry know how important it is to stay hydrated. Perhaps that is why they voted Bai Antiwater as the best new beverage for October. 

Vita Coco announced the addition of a Lemon Tea flavor to its line of coconut waters. 

iTi Tropicals Inc., Lawrenceville, N.J., announced the availability of eight new prototype blends of coconut water with other juices. 

Zico Beverages LLC, a division of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., announced the arrival of Zico Natural Premium Organic Coconut Water.