Sitting inside Dotonbori ZERO GATE, a vibrant and bustling shopping complex in central Osaka, the new outlet invites customers to relax and enjoy some of its award-winning tea drinks and soft-euro bakes within a welcoming and beautifully designed store environment.

“As a brand dedicated to becoming the innovator and promoter of the tea culture, we wish to deliver an exceptional experience for the local residents, one that reflects our passion for creating unique tea-based drinks for tea lovers worldwide,” said Peng Xin, Founder of Nayuki.

The new store covers 200 square meters and creates an inviting space for tea lovers to unwind and sip on its popular drinks which combine traditional and modern elements. The design of the store features special details to match Japan’s modern culture while retaining its classic interior space brightly adorned by the stylish ceiling lightings designed by world-class designers, as well as other creative elements that give fresh life to the lounge areas.

Nayuki will bring customers in Japan a wide range of tea drinks from its classic delicacy “Supreme Cheese Fruit Tea” to the summer favorites such as cold brew tea series. Expertly handcrafted by the tea baristas trained by the professional Nayuki team, each tea features a rich and unique flavor that is blended with a natural hint of fruity sweetness and lingering floral aroma.

Alongside its cream-topped fruit teas, the store will also bring its exquisite “soft-euro bakes” beloved by the Chinese customers to Japan. Nayuki soft-euro bakes are made based on the baking method of low oil and sugar while delivering well-balanced mouthfeel and nutrition. Customers in Japan can now enjoy Nayuki’s signature “fruit tea and soft euro bread pairing” concept featuring the famous Supreme Cheese Strawberry tea and Strawberry fresh cream bread combo.

The high-quality and efficient supply chain is Nayuki’s secret in delivering premium tea drinks. The company has formed multiple partnerships to establish orchards and tea fields where raw materials are cultivated under strict standards from cultivation to processing. To offer the best taste to customers, Nayuki’s team visit prominent tea-growing regions around the world to select premium tea leaves and fruits.

“At Nayuki, we are not only producing a product but an all-around experience with which our customers can immerse into the tea culture with new-style tea drinks made possible by the modern techniques and traditional concepts of tea,” Peng Xin explained.

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R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Juice Beverage Shots are perfect for a quick and easy boost! They contain high-quality, certified organic ingredients and conveniently come in 2.5 ounce bottles with no refrigeration required in 12ct or 6ct caddies. Each bottle contains 25 calories and 3-4 grams total sugars per serving. The new flavors are:

• Pineapple Ginger – Features a blend of organic pineapple, lemon juice concentrates and ginger juice with honey
• Apple Cider Vinegar – Features a blend of one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per bottle and organic ginger juice, black pepper, turmeric and cayenne pepper, with no added sugar
• Beet Juice – Features a blend of organic beet and lemon juice concentrates, with no added sugar
• Carrot Black Pepper Turmeric – Features a blend of organic carrot and lemon juice concentrates with organic black pepper, turmeric and cayenne pepper, with no added sugar

R.W. Knudsen Family also offers a variety of other organic beverage options. One of the newest offerings is the Organic Celery Apple Cucumber Juice Blend. This beverage is a mixture of the highest-quality organic celery juice blended with delicious celery and apple juice concentrates and cucumber juice. The juice blend is certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and gluten free, available at natural and conventional retailers, including Whole Foods.

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How did the whole story of waterdrop® begin and who inspired you?

Growing up, my grandfather was a huge inspiration to me, an entrepreneur who taught me a large amount about business, setting goals and what it means to be a good person. Years later he inspired me to create waterdrop®.

As part of my earlier career, I was often away on business trips and struggled to find a drink on the go that wasn’t full of sugar or packaged in unnecessary plastic. That’s when, in 2015 I came up with the idea of a microdrink, a sugar-free compact cube, providing a smarter and more enjoyable way to drink water. Since then, our aim has always been to help people drink more water and stay healthy.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 19, 2019: CEO Martin Donald Murray of Waterdrop, Vienna.

Waterdrop® has 9 different flavours, including the newest release – NERO. Can you tell us more about the whole line?

We wanted to be all about choice. Each innovative recipe is developed through intensive research and in the end we really want each flavour to be one of a kind and to be perfect. At the heart of each recipe is the aim to enhance the taste of water using the best real fruit and plant extracts from high-quality ingredients sourced from all over the world.

If you are lacking energy, BOOST can help with a rich taste of blackcurrant, elderflower and Brazilian Açaí containing vitamin B6, B12 and C, if you are feeling under the weather DEFENCE with vitamin C helps keep your immune system fit and if you need to RELAX we even have that covered.

We wanted to ensure we were offering the perfect flavour and vitamin combination for whatever the day throws at you.

Let’s talk about NERO. After being successful during a limited edition run you’ve recently bought this product back full time.

NERO was initially developed to give extra focus when it’s needed the most. Due to the current climate and with many of us working from home, it’s easy to feel lethargic when spending an increased amount of time indoors. With energy lagging we decided it was the right time to bring it back. We included flavours such as guarana, cola nut, blackberry and activated charcoal to create a unique product and it’s our first microdrink to contain natural caffeine and one we are really proud of.

It is a challenge to create a good-tasting functional drink. What difficulties have you had so far?

Each microdrink has its own special blend of vitamins and superfoods, these superfoods are combined with well-known flavours such as lime, current, peach and cranberry. We have deliberately made all our microdrinks sugar-free because the excessive consumption of sugar can have various negative effects on the body. Ensuring our products taste good and don’t contain sugar has been a challenge, but thanks to our rigorous testing and a special manufacturing process, no fructose is contained in any of our products, making them completely sugar-free.

In order to give our products a slightly sweet taste, we use a tiny amount of sucralose, which has zero calories and therefore no influence on blood sugar levels.

What is the biggest achievement waterdrop® has reached so far?

There are countless milestones and records at waterdrop® that we keep on breaking. You never know at the beginning if it will be successful, so we celebrate every win, no matter how small. A major milestone for me was the opening of our first shop on Mariahilferstrasse in Vienna, Austria, which made everything even more real.

From a sales perspective, we’ve celebrated every first, from our first €1,000 day up to the hundreds of thousands per day when we launch a new product.

Personally, the growth of the team has always been the biggest achievement for me. One person will be behind every business, but it’s the team that brings our success. I love looking around the table on a Monday morning and seeing now over 30 people, every single person who joins our team helps drive us forward and shapes our culture and this should always be celebrated.

2020 is very hard year for the whole industry. What measures have you taken to decrease the impact of COVID-19 outbreak?

We are doing all we can to cut unnecessary costs which is obvious in theory but harder in practice as unnecessary can mean so many things depending on the business you are in. As countless other companies, we had to close our shops and incurred many unforeseen costs. However, there is also a lot of opportunity at the moment, traditional media costs have decreased due to bigger players pulling out and we are pivoting our plans to reflect this. We plan to invest in traditional media, open flagship and pop up stores and start creating content for YouTube, in the hope of connecting with consumers on a much deeper level to build long standing relationships.

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What advice would you have given yourself before you started out in the beverage business?

Trying to disrupt an outdated industry is always going to be hard and when it comes to entrepreneurship you often only hear stories of success, but naturally also stories of failure. I think it’s easy to have an unrealistic impression of how much hard work is needed when starting a new business, regardless of the industry.

Looking back, I’d tell myself to be realistic and to believe in myself. Every idea has the chance to succeed if you believe in both yourself and the idea. It’s important to surround yourself with people who support you 100% in everything you want to do.

For more information visit Waterdrop’s website.

The eagerly anticipated arrival of a NEW ‘hero’ cherry super juice, trumpets the arrival of Coldpress’s stunning 9-strong on-the-go (250ml) portfolio, including NEW super smoothies Survive & Thrive and Mend & Defend and welcome return of Coldpress classics, including Mango Passionfruit & Pineapple Banana Coconut and single varietals Pink Lady & Valencian Orange.

According to Coldpress founder, Andrew Gibb, ‘A rejuvenated chilled juice category is certainly dependent on ‘disruptor’ super juices like Coldpress re-establishing their supermarket credentials as a credible alternative to Big Soda heavyweights Innocent (Coke) & Tropicana (Pepsi) whilst making significant inroads into increasingly health conscious food arenas such as gyms, independent health food stores, delis, next generation garage forecourts and a resurgent foodservice sector.  

Yes there’s been a lot of change at Coldpress over the last 6-9 months, including the creation of a state-of-the-art Spanish ‘pressery’ and establishing Europe’s 1^st fortified HPP juice and smoothie portfolio, however knowing winks to past remain including the  NEW  250ml on-the-hoof bottles remaining unmistakably hexagonal, albeit today’s on- the-go bottles are slim and elegant not short & squat.’

Coldpress has long craved a headline cherry to give extra impetus to the overall range, a nutrient-rich fruit (packed with fibre, potassium, calcium, folic acid and Vitamin C) with a decadent yet delicate flavour that has been historically subdued & suppressed by traditional heat-based pasteurisation.

With new listings already secured in Ocado, NISA and a number of the UK’s leading healthier living wholesalers the future looks ripe for the UK’s original HPP poster boy.

Source: ColdPress

Galipette Cidre is represented in the province of Ontario by Von Terra, an award-winning licensed agent with an extensive experience in working with premium domestic and imported wines, beers and spirits. Von Terra is responsible for the successful launch of Sierra Nevada’s beer portfolio in Ontario, an effort that was recognized with “Best New Product Launch of the Year” award by LCBO.

Andrew Von Teichman, the founder of Von Terra said: ‘’The cider market in Canada has seen strong development during the past decade and has doubled in size since 2011 to 85 million litres. We are thrilled to be working with the team at Galipette and representing their launch to Ontario consumers – their fully natural pure juice ciders will be a great addition to the Canadian cider market.’’

Cider Supply Company’s Ilkka Soini commented: ‘’We are excited to announce our entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing cider markets. We are confident Galipette Cidre will stand out in the crowded marketplace given its quality credentials. As 100% fermented apple juice offering with no added sugar or sweeteners, Galipette Cidre meets the requirements of today’s health conscious and trend seeking consumer.’’

About Galipette Cidre

Galipette Cidre is a pure French cider made of 100% fermented apple juice. Our ciders are locally produced in Northwest France from fresh-pressed juice made of hand-picked cider apples and fermented using traditional local methods. Galipette ciders are free from concentrate, have no added sugar, no sweeteners or anything artificial. Galipette ciders are all naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly. The range has three variants: Galipette Brut 4.5% ABV, Galipette Biologique 4.0% ABV and Galipette Non-Alc 0%.

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Fruit juices contain vitamins, minerals, and many other beneficial nutrients, but this natural drink comes with three types of sugars. Better Juice’s game-changing enzymatic technology naturally transforms all types of fruit sugars into prebiotic and other non-digestible fibers and sugars.

“Our device uses non-GMO microorganisms to convert the sugars, and provides orange juice manufactures a ready opportunity to meet the trends and claims for reduced sugars, all while keeping the juicy flavor of the beverage,” says Eran Blachinsky, Ph.D., Founder, and CEO of Better Juice. “The global orange juices market is valued at dozens of billion US$ with outstanding potential to create better-for-you orange juice beverages.”

“We have been seeking an orange juice sugar reduction technology for some time,” says Alex Marie Schuermans, Product Development and Applications General Manager of Citrosuco. “Better Juice’s solution holds a lot of promise and we are confident that by combining their technology with our know-how, we can accelerate production of the first sugar-reduced orange juice.”

“This collaboration with Citrosuco is a vote of confidence in Better Juice’s leading technology and its capabilities for reducing sugar in orange juice,” notes Blachinsky. “We’re excited to work with this strategic partner and help create juices with low sugar — the latest frontier in sugar reduction.”

“Our proprietary technology can be tuned to reduce between 30% to 80% of all the sugars in orange juice,” explains Blachinsky. “Making it easy conform to the minimum 25% reduction required by the FDA, as well as the 30% reduction required by the EFSA for allowable claims of ‘reduced sugar’ in food and beverage products.”

The startup won the “Most Innovative Technology” award at the 2018 Startup Innovation Challenge at Health ingredients Europe in Frankfurt for its sugar reduction technology, which is developed in conjunction with the Hebrew University in Rehovot, Israel, and The Kitchen Hub incubator, Ashdod, Israel.

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The beverage comes in Health-Ade’s signature sturdy 16oz brown glass bottle with the re-closable plastic screw top lid. The branding follows Health-Ade’s signature label with the anchor logo at the top highlighted with a pop of beachy orange and turquoise.

Upon opening, a slight hint of pineapple intermingles with the vinegary kombucha notes. The effervesce and bitterness that come from the fermentation process are lightly toned down and smoothed out by the smooth texture and sweetness of the fruit juices. The result is a pleasant and easy-to-sip summer beverage that even those who aren’t accustomed to the uniquely acidic experience of kombucha can appreciate.

Health-Ade’s Tropical Punch Kombucha contains only eight grams of sugar per serving. And, like all of the other Health-Ade products, it is certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, raw, and kosher. The probiotic properties and invigorating flavor make this kombucha a fun and functional choice for summer gatherings.

For more information visit Health-Ade website.

Perrier & Juice drink is available in three vibrant flavor combinations – Strawberry & Kiwi, Peach & Cherry, and Pineapple & Mango – all of which are invigorated with touches of real apple and lemon juices to round out the flavors. Whether consumers are looking for a bubbly burst of berry sweetness, a tangy and tart kick, or a taste of the tropics with a twist, Perrier® & Juice drink delivers juicy and alluring flavor combinations perfect for any time of day.

“Perrier has long been the go-to choice for consumers looking for a bold thirst quencher but we recognized our consumers were looking for refreshing new options that didn’t compromise on flavor,” said Christine Sumecki, Senior Brand Manager, Perrier at Nestle Waters North America. “With the launch of Perrier® & Juice drink, we are proud to expand our product line with a range of flavorful refreshment options made with real ingredients that consumers can enjoy any time of day.”

Perrier® & Juice drink is available in 8.45 fl oz slim can four-packs and 11.15 fl oz sleek cans at retailers nationwide. The product is also available for home or office delivery through ReadyRefresh® by Nestlé®. Containing only 45 calories per the 8.45 fl oz slim can and 60 calories per the 11.15 fl oz sleek can, the flavorful selection of Perrier® & Juice drink products is ideal for a refreshing treat any time of day.

To celebrate the launch, Perrier & Juice drink is joining Daybreaker to co-host the ultimate early morning fitness and dance event, providing a refreshing and flavorful start to your day! On Wednesday, July 10, Perrier & Daybreaker will welcome extraordinary early birds aboard the Hornblower Infinity boat cruise in New York City, for a three hour cruise featuring an invigorating yoga sessions, fully stocked Perrier & Juice drink bar, live DJs and dancing, exclusive giveaways and more.

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Each serving of BFresh is packaged in a sturdy glass bottle with a tamper-evident screw cap, making it easy to throw into a picnic bag or take on-the-go to your next party. The clean, minimal 1 L bottle echoes the fresh and healthful nature of the drink inside. BFresh lemonade comes in a multitude of flavors to meet different taste preferences and dietary needs, making them perfect for serving large groups when you want more than one option available! These refreshing Greek twists on classic lemonade are sure to be a summer crowd-pleaser, and offer some new flavor profiles to our favorite hot-weather standby!

Lemonade With Chios Mastic

The BFresh Lemonade with Chios Mastic is a great option for those looking to watch their calories. This is one of the low-calorie lemonade options offered by BFresh. BFresh, may lack in calories, but it doesn’t lack in taste. The bits of lemon pulp give it that home-made feel. BFresh still does their juicing and zesting by hand! A mild, refreshing lemon flavor.

Organic Lemonade With Agave

Just dilute one-part BFresh Organic Lemonade with agave with four parts still or sparkling water and you’ve got a pitcher-full of delicious, sweet and sour lemonade that tastes fresh from the grove! The agave adds a balanced sweetness without adding any synthetic sweeteners or added sugars! A subtle hint of ginger adds that Greek twist that is special to BFresh products.

Organic Lemonade With Agave And Chili

If you’re looking for a lemonade that will take things up a notch at your next get-together, this is the one! All the delicious, balanced flavor of the BFresh Organic Lemonade With Agave, with an added kick from chili peppers! This flavor still manages to be a refreshing treat that won’t leave you sweating, though! A delicious, tangy lemon treat with a tingly-hot aftertaste!

For more information visit BFresh Spitiko website.

Everything about bfresh spitiko is unique, from its production process and selection of sun-kissed fruit to its innovative packaging ensuring fresh, natural taste. We’re committed to providing unparalleled quality to our consumers” said Vasileios Roubis, founder and CEO of bfresh spitiko. “bfresh spitiko product range will bring dynamic taste profiles into the spanish beverage category. We’re excited to bring these new offerings to artisan refreshments lovers everywhere.”

Unique tastes of bfresh spitiko products such as organic lemonade with agave & ginger and organic lemonade with agave & chilli align with Spanish consumers’ tastes. A growing demand for crafted and natural products across Spain is facilitating company’s entrance into the HORECA sector. This activity couldn’t be realized without the valuable support of a leader-company such as Torres Import.

Torres Import is a national distributor of food and beverage products of high quality; The Company was founded in 1978 and belongs to Miguel Torres SA group. The portfolio is composed with own products such as oils and vinegar, and other products imported. All under the slogan of offering to our customers the best products.

Through the partnership with bfresh spitiko, Torres Import is adding to its range of products, a new innovative product free from preservatives and sugar, which replies to the global concept of healthy lifestyle. At the same time, bfresh spitiko incorporates an additional strategic partner into HORECA that offer premium products to high-end spots of spanish market.

Source: Bfresh Spitiko