Vertosa Faces Legal Challenge Over Hemp THC Production Process
CCT Sciences has filed a legal complaint against California-based Vertosa, challenging its sourcing of hemp-derived THC.
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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Red Bull Revamps Roster, Adds Pascal Siakam Limited Release
Red Bull has added recent seasonal varieties to its permanent lineup and launched a new LTO can with its NBA athlete Pascal Siakam.
Bloom Readies For Olympics With First Athlete Partnership
Bloom Nutrition is already hitting the ice with its first-ever athlete partnership in anticipation of the Winter Olympic Games next month.
Barbie’s Licensing ‘Moment’ Continues With Relaxation Beverage
Moment relaxation beverage is entering 2026 with a Barbie licensing deal and a caffeinated drink line that aligns with trends toward women-positioned energy options.
Minor Figures Relaunches Lattes In Multiserve Format
Oat milk producer Minor Figures is frothing back into ready-to-drink lattes with a multiserve format as the brand targets retail expansion.
Texas Drink Makers Emphasize Gut Health At Winter FancyFaire
Founders’ faith in the gut-health beverage trend showed no sign of slowing at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter FancyFair this week. From live-culture water kefirs to the expanding set of…
Dunkin’ Riding Protein Wave With New Menu Items
Dunkin' is getting on-trend with the addition of protein milk now offered to its Lattes and Refreshers, its fruit-flavored green tea drinks.
Sprouts ‘Mainstreams’ THC Drinks With 120-Store Launch
Sprouts Farmers Market will start selling drinks from seven hemp-derived THC brands across 120 stores in Texas and Florida on Monday.
Zico Raising: Brand Aiming for $7M Investment
Coconut water brand Zico Rising reported that it has secured $2.2 million of an expected $7 million funding round.
RYZE Brings Its Mushroom Coffees to Retail with Exclusive Target Rollout
Functional mushroom coffee maker RYZE is hitting brick and mortar stores with its first national retail launch in Target this month. The clean label brand had primarily grown its business online since launching in 2020.
THC Cocktail Brand Jeng Nets VC Investment, Emphasizes Female Focus
Jeng received a seed round investment from beverage-focused VC firm Quench Ventures, as the brand emphasizes its female consumer positioning.
Lemon Perfect Nets Fresh $9.7M
Lemon Perfect reported a $9.7 million investment of an expected $15 million round, according to a recent SEC Form D filing.
Barebells Doubles Down On Protein Drinks
Fresh off a launch into clear whey protein soda, Barebells has unveiled its three-SKU line of ultra-filtered protein Milk Drinks.
Beyond the Shelf, Farmers Fear Hemp Regulations
The uncertainty surrounding the future cannabis regulations could impact the amount of hemp farmers plant in the coming year.