The best part of being back at Expo West? Seeing so many of you! A reported 2,700 exhibitors and over 57,000 registered attendees gathered in Anaheim, CA, from March 8-12 for the return of Natural Products Expo West, and many shared the same sentiment: Reconnecting with industry colleagues was the...
It was fun to see the beverage trends before they hit the shelves during ECRM’s Winter Beverage program, held virtually in February of 2022. Shoppers want eco, socially conscious brands and innovative packaging. They are also seeking healthier alternatives. Beverage companies are meeting their demands. “Everyone wants to know what...
NuTraditions, a new company from Nuherbs' Owner Wilson Lau, has launched Good Morning Sunshine Coffee, fair trade coffee infused with organic red ginseng. The coffee is in Keurig brewer-compatible pods in order to allow for delivery of an exact amount of red ginseng extract, ensuring an effective dose. The packaging...
Me & the Bees Lemonade has debuted a new flavor: Black Cherry Lemonade. The company says that it combines tart and sweet tastes, and explains that the flavor is doubly meaningful: It was launched in honor of Black History Month, and black cherry trees are pollinated by bees, playing into...
Brew Dr. has released Brew Dr. Uplift - Yerba Mate, available in Sweet Mint, Mango Passionfruit, Blueberry Raspberry, and Blood Orange Lemon. The drinks contain probiotics and 150mg natural caffeine. The shelf-stable drinks are USDA Certified Organic, vegan, and gluten-free. 1% of sales are donated to social justice organizations. www.brewdrkombucha.com...
Patagonia Provisions has launched their inaugural collection of 10 fermented drinks including wine, cider, and sake, ranging from a sparkling cider made from a blend of fruits grown on a South Island family farm, to a red wine made from local Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on the Mt. Etna volcano.
NotCo is now offering their NotMilk Chocolate in 64oz cartons. The product is made with 100% plant-based ingredients including pea protein and sunflower oil. NotMilk Chocolate contains less sugar than the leading brands of animal-based chocolate milk and contains calcium, vitamin D, and B12. www.notco.com/us/...
Kerry has launched Tastesense Sweet Organic Certified, an organic-certified sweet modulator for beverages. Tastesense Sweet delivers a sweet taste with an "excellent" mouthfeel, the company says, available in powder format and able to be listed on ingredient labels as "Natural Flavoring." www.kerrygroup.com ...
Odyssey Wellness LLC has introduced a line of ready-to-drink organic mushroom elixirs. The mushroom brew line includes four flavor combinations: Cold Brew Oat Lattes with Lion's Mane and Cordyceps; French Roast Oat Lattes with Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Cocoa; Chai Rooibos with Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Ashwagandha; and Berry White...
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