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HFactor Announces Public Listing

HFactor is proud to announce it has a completed a transaction the result of which is that the Company is now trading in the public markets under the ticker symbol OTCMKTS: HWTR.

Taste Radio: The Two Words That Guide This Extraordinary Founder. And, A Few Minutes With Maxi.

This week on Taste Radio, we share the inspirational story of Adam Bremen, the founder of fast-growing snack bar brand Keto Krisp, who spoke about how perseverance and a can-do attitude has yielded personal and professional success throughout his life. Also, investor Maxine Kozler Koven joins the episode for the first installment of a new regular series in which she provides her insights and analysis of the food and beverage industry.

Smucker’s Completes Drinks, Grains Divestment; Ex-Ocean Spray CEO Chacko To Run New Business

The J.M. Smucker Co. completed the process of divesting from its natural and organic and grains businesses today, while Nexus Capital Management, which acquired the rights to R.W. Knudsen, TruRoots and Santa Cruz Organic (beverages only) in a $110 million deal, announced that CPG industry veteran Bobby Chacko will be running the businesses under a single independent company as its chairman and CEO.

Olipop Raises $30M in Series B Funding Round

Functional soda producer Olipop has closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital and supported by a roster of celebrity investors, the company announced today. Among the notable names involved in the round are Priyanka Chopra, musician Camila Cabello and the Jonas Brothers – Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas.

Mamma Chia Embraces ‘Diversity,’ ‘Empowerment’ with Rebrand

Pioneering chia beverage maker Mamma Chia is looking to emphasize diversity and empowerment with a comprehensive rebrand, set to begin rolling out to stores this month. Helmed by creative firm Gestalt Brand Labs, the new look stretches across Mamma Chia’s entire product portfolio.

Better Booch Raises $2.5M, Hires Former GT’s Sales EVP Presnall

California-based brand Better Booch has raised $2.5 million in a series seed round to support the expansion of its team, the company announced today, including the hiring of GT’s Living Foods vet Scott Presnall as its EVP of sales and a new VP of sales, John Weaver.

Flow: Net Revenue Hits $42M, While Losses Linger

Encouraged by improved gross margins and optimized production efficiencies, premium water brand Flow Beverage Corp. has raised its FY2022 net revenue target for branded products by up to 55%, according to financial results released by the company today.

BIOLYTE, the “IV in a Bottle,” Debuts New Melon Flavor

ATLANTA — Atlanta-based BIOLYTE, the world’s first physician-formulated, multi-use “IV in a bottle,” opens 2022 with the introduction of a fresh new flavor: Melon! Joining the brand’s two original flavors,…