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Bonumose Challenges FDA On Tagatose Labeling, CEO says ‘This is Not Over’

Despite multiple rejected attempts, Virginia-based alt-sweetener startup Bonumose will keep working to “compel and convince” the FDA to reconsider a regulation that mandates that its proprietary alt-sweetener, tagatose, be labeled under ​​total or added sugar counts on Nutrition Facts Panels (NFPs), said the company’s CEO Ed Rogers.

Crook & Marker Eliminates Some Sales Roles

Ready-to-drink canned cocktail maker Crook & Marker has confirmed the elimination of positions in its sales force, according to a company spokesperson. The spokesperson declined to share the specific number of jobs that were eliminated.

CELSIUS Holdings Celebrates 5th Anniversary at NASDAQ Opening Bell Ringing Ceremony

Celsius Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink CELSIUS, celebrated their fifth-year anniversary by ringing in the NASDAQ Opening Bell on Friday, May 27, 2022. The ceremonious event of physically ringing the opening bell is a momentous step for CELSIUS Energy into the trading game, commemorating their huge market growth over the span of just 5 years.

Innovation Is Critical. But How Far Do You Step Outside The Box? It’s An Empirical Decision.

Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen, the co-founders of experimental distillery and food company Empirical spoke about how they identify and sustainably source high quality – and often unusual – ingredients and turn them into delicious experiences. They also discussed flavor innovation as a means of stimulating memories and why transparency is the priority in marketing.

Chlorophyll Water Now Available at NeueHouse

Chlorophyll Water, the first-ever bottled water in the USA to pass and receive the ‘Clean Label Project Certification’ is now available at NeueHouse locations from coast to coast.

Guest Insights: Want Investors? Here Are the Attributes That Inspire in CPG

Investments in packaged food and beverage companies have been focused on the same areas for the past few years, with perhaps an increasing focus on alternative protein sources as well as social impact (excluding the impact of the pandemic on dining at home and home delivery).

Ascent Protein Brings Back Customer Favorite

With the warmer temperatures of summer just around the corner, Ascent Protein, one of America’s fastest growing sports nutrition companies, is bringing back its clean and refreshing Strawberry Native Fuel Whey Protein for a limited time only. Ascent’s Strawberry Whey Protein is a deliciously fresh way to get 25 grams of protein after a workout, or throughout the day. 

Rowdy Energy Announces Model Camille Kostek as Chief Wellness Officer for New Power Burn Line

Rowdy Energy, the better-for-you beverage brand, has announced that model, TV personality and entrepreneur, Camille Kostek has joined the company as Chief Wellness Officer for their new calorie-burning product line, Power Burn. Power Burn was launched in February of this year and has been clinically tested to burn up to 150 calories per can.