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Droplet Claims “Corporate Plagiarism” Against PepsiCo’s Soulboost

Adaptogenic beverage startup Droplet accused PepsiCo of “corporate plagiarism” in an Instagram post this weekend, claiming the conglomerate’s new Soulboost brand “blatantly” lifts its concept and brand identity. PepsiCo has denied all allegations.

SVEDKA Vodka Launches Newest Flavor: Cherry Limeade

A tangy combination of cherry and limeade flavors with a hint of sweet citrus, SVEDKA Cherry Limeade is the newest innovation from the number-one imported vodka company in the United States.

Tanteo Tequila Launches Flavored Margarita Salts

Tanteo Tequila, the only distillery owned by its cooperative of agave farmers, announces the launch of Jalapeño, Chipotle, Habanero and Citrus flavored salts that will be included with 750ml bottles of their Jalapeño, Chipotle, Habanero and Blanco expressions.

Brew Dr. Is Bringing The Heat Back With New Flavor

The team at Brew Dr. Kombucha announced their Founder’s Series flavor for the summer, Mango Habanero. Just in time for the warmer days ahead, Brew Dr.’s latest throwback release is hot and sweet, like a weekend rendezvous in the tropics.

Sproud Appoints GM For North America And Enters Whole Foods Market

Sproud, the Swedish startup behind a range of plant-based milk made from yellow split peas, continues to turn heads within the plant-based industry with today’s announcement that Bill Lange has joined the company as General Manager for North America.

Distribution Roundup: Unity Wellness Expands DSD Reach; Reed’s Debuts Resealable Format

In this week's Distribution Roundup, CBD beverage maker Unity Wellness doubles its nationwide distribution, partnering with several new DSD distributors including Legacy Distribution Group in Colorado and Lipman Brothers in Tennessee. Plus: updates from Reed's, Costa Brava Cocktails, Waterloo, BIOLYTE, Pivot Cold Brew and more.

BellRing Brands To Narrow Focus on Beverage

BellRing Brands, the holding company for Post Consumer Brands’s nutrition entities, including Premier Protein and Dymatize, reported a net sales increase of 9.6% to $282.1 million for the second fiscal quarter ending March 31, according to the company’s earnings report last week.