New York-based Vita Coco announced the departure of Jeff B. Popkin, the company's president for the U.S. Popkin joined Vita Coco in September 2011 as vice president of sales and was promoted to president for the US in August 2012.
Jamba Inc., Emeryville, Calif.,is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special giveaway in appreciation of its fans’ support. Guests who visit Jamba locations across the nation on April 23,between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. local time will receive a free small made-to-order juice or and smoothie.
Organization shows its dedication to environment, natural resources
April 20, 2015
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the International Bottled Water Association, Alexandria, Va., is highlighting its efforts and dedication to protecting the environment and natural resources.
New beverages reflect new dietary guidelines for reduced sugar
April 20, 2015
Old Orchard Brands, Sparta, Mich., expanded its Healthy Balance line of reduced-sugar juice drinks to include two new tropical flavors that fit within the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's dietary recommendation for a massive reduction in daily sugar intake.
Campbell’s V8 Vegetable and Fruit Juices claims 59 percent of votes
April 20, 2015
In line with consumers’ interest with health and wellness products as well as vegetable flavors, Camden, N.J.-based Campbell Soup Co. introduced in January its new line of V8 Vegetable and Fruit Juice beverages. This month, Beverage Industry readers have shown that they agree that this new product release was on point by voting the product line Beverage Industry’s Readers’ Choice New Product of the Month for March.
The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., released its annual list of the Top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the United States based on beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 42 were craft brewing companies.
New Videojet ink designed to withstand variable environments
April 15, 2015
Highlighting its Freightliner Trucks Business Class M2, Daimler Trucks North America LLC’s Freightliner trucks offer the M2 106 and M2 112, which both feature best-in-class visibility with a 2,500-square-inch windshield and have numerous manual, automated and automatic transmission choices, the company says.
Protypes designed to encourage formulation conversations
April 15, 2015
Bulk tropical fruit juices, purees and concentrates supplier iTi Tropicals Inc. announced the availability of six custom coconut water and coconut milk prototype blends specifically designed to stimulate research and development and to initiate a creative dialog.
Low-calorie sweetener mimics sweetness, texture of sugar
April 15, 2015
Tate & Lyle announced the launch of Dolcia Prima low-calorie sugar to transform the way the food and beverage industry develops low- or reduced-calorie products.
Ganeden introduces probiotic straw for refrigerated, shelf-stable beverages
April 15, 2015
AIDP Inc., City of Industry, Calif., highlighted its Magtein magnesium-based super-mineral ingredient, which has been shown to support cognitive functions and brain health, at Engredea, which took place March 6-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. It also highlighted its energy and protein ingredients.