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Bright, punchy packaging hints at the vitality of this non-GMO, vegan, take-anywhere beverage. Delicious mixed with hot or cold water, the powder dissolves instantly to create a subtly sweet refresher. Fine matcha particles provide focused, long-lasting energy and 282 milligrams of antioxidant flavonoids—equivalent to nearly 10 cups of green tea nutrients. We love the Palau Peach and Lime Blossom flavors. Booth 5155
Founded in 2004, Hiball’s healthy energy drinks have long been pepping up natural products junkies and are now hitting the need-a-pick-me-up mainstream. But unlike Monster or Rockstar, which are loaded with chemicals and sugar, Hiball’s Sparkling Energy Waters contain no sugar and provide a natural boost from organic guarana, ginseng and B vitamins. For those who desire sweeter bevs, Hiball’s Sparkling Energy Drinks are made with USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified cane sugar. Try the new Ginger Ale flavor, available in 8.4 or 16 ounces, and Organic Chocolate Coconut Water. Booth 4810
Hosting a crowd-pleasing cocktail party just got easier. Owl’s Brew micro-batch mixers, designed to combine with alcohol, are a far cry from those saccharine syrups found in liquor stores and supermarkets. Add two parts of the spice-infused tea to one part booze, and you’ll have a delectable adult beverage that packs one-third of the calories of comparable libations. Check out Owl’s Brew new 8-ounce mini-bottles. Booth 6714
With ingredients like sprouted broccoli, lemongrass and cordyceps, it’s clear Forager Project is passionate about functional veggie juice. Each USDA Organic flavor is packed with mindfully chosen raw ingredients that encourage shoppers to adopt a foraging mindset in the retail aisles. Think low-sugar blends containing cucumbers and celery and cayenne extracts or red bell peppers, basil and sprouted quinoa. Make sure to try Forager’s new flavors: Greens (c), Greens (d), Nuts (a) and Nuts (b). Booth 5270
This California company has mastered the emerging trend of craft hard cider. Founded in 2013 by a 20-year-veteran cidermaster, Sonoma Cider debuts three new varieties: The Hatchet, The Pitchfork and The Anvil. All are made with apples from USDA Organic orchards, which yield smaller fruit but more concentrated flavor. Try these not-too-sweet, well-balanced ciders, especially the smoky, bourbon-spiked Anvil. Bonus: They’re gluten free! Booth 5553
This California company has mastered the emerging trend of craft hard cider. Founded in 2013 by a 20-year-veteran cidermaster, Sonoma Cider debuts three new varieties: The Hatchet, The Pitchfork and The Anvil. All are made with apples from USDA Organic orchards, which yield smaller fruit but more concentrated flavor. Try these not-too-sweet, well-balanced ciders, especially the smoky, bourbon-spiked Anvil. Bonus: They’re gluten free! Booth 5553
From the crack of dawn through cocktail hour, these beverages have you covered. Our editors' favorite drinks bring a forager mentality to the juice aisle, natural and sugar-free options to the energy drink world and handcrafted charm to happy hour. Bottoms up!
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