Lukas Southard

Lukas Southard

Senior Reporter, BevNET & NOSH

Lukas Southard is a Reporter covering the food and beverage industries across BevNET and NOSH.

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“Hemp Is Back” in NY As Judge Backs Injunction

In a significant win for the burgeoning hemp THC-infused product industry, the New York Supreme Court ordered yesterday a preliminary injunction against the emergency measures that abruptly halted the sale of THC-infused products in August.

NOOMA Prioritizes Function In Packaging Refresh

Sports and energy drink maker NOOMA has refreshed its packaging for the first time in the brand’s nearly 10 year run as it drills down on functionality and focuses brand-building in ecommerce channels.

Missed Shots: How 5-Hour Is Responding to Slumping Sales

After 20 years controlling the energy shot category, 5-Hour has seen sales slip in recent years as consumers have adapted new shopping behaviors while also favoring the innovation coming from energy drinks.

Health-Ade Takes To The Airwaves With iHeartMedia

Audio media giant iHeartMedia has invested an undisclosed amount in kombucha company Health-Ade in a deal that will leverage the media company's reach with consumers and bring the gut health beverage brand to new audiences.