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Backed by ‘The Rock,’ VOSS Aims for Evolution

Bringing in one of the world’s biggest box office stars as the new face of premium imported water is not exactly a subtle move. But for Voss, a brand seeking to reassert itself after a transitional period in senior leadership, subtlety was not an option.

Icelandic Glacial Announces $66M in New Financing

Premium, imported bottled water brand Icelandic Glacial announced today that it has raised $66 million in new financing to fuel U.S. and international growth. The funding includes a $35 million investment from BlackRock’s US Private Credit team, as well as $31 million in new equity issued to new and existing investors.

BigFish Launches Online Spirits Delivery Platform for Illinois Residents

BigFish, an online marketplace for craft spirits, has announced that it has launched an online platform that provides Illinois customers unprecedented access to a carefully curated collection from more than 150 independent distilleries from around the world, delivered straight to their doorstep.

Elevator Talk: Pillars Offers Drinkable Greek Yogurt With No Sugar Added

Eric Bonin is the founder and CEO of Pillars Yogurt, a company focused on delivering all-natural and low sugar greek yogurt options in a convenient drinkable format. The products contain both prebiotics and probiotics, a differentiator in the yogurt set.

CBD Drink Mix Maker OLEO Closes $1.5 Million Round

CBD-infused drink mix maker OLEO, Inc. announced today it has raised $1.5 million in a convertible note round. Speaking to BevNET, OLEO co-founder and CEO Skyler Bissell said the financing served as a “bridge round” between its 2016 series seed and a yet-to-be-determined future funding round.

Taste Radio Ep. 176: Quality Is Always Going To Win Out. Need Proof? It’s In The Peanut Butter.

Teddie Natural Peanut Butter president/CEO Mark Hintlian explained why the company’s obsessive commitment to quality and dedication to its employees have been bedrocks of its success. He also spoke about how Teddie communicates the nutritional benefits of its products and why he believes that some competing brands marketing “natural” products are misleading consumers.

DASANI Announces Sustainable Packaging Innovations

DASANI, the no. 1 mainstream water brand in the United States, has announced a robust pipeline of sustainable packaging innovations in support of The Coca-Cola Company’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50 percent recycled material by 2030.

Riff Launches Distribution of Alter Ego Sparkling Coffeefruit Tea

Initially announced at Natural Products Expo West this past March and received by positive reviews, Riff Cold Brewed has continued to refine its recipe, sourcing, brewing process and packaging for its new Alter Ego Sparkling Coffeefruit Tea based on validation from the trade and consumers.