Uncle Matt's Organic has received authorization for 2,500 new retail doors; NERD Focus partners with Glazer's Beer & Beverage in Texas; Monaco Cocktails adds Sam's Club stores; KRISP Drinks partners with Giant Foods; Sunwink lands key natural partners and widens online presence.

In this weeks distribution roundup: Recess and Breakthru Beverage Group partnership continues CBD distribution wave, Mad Tasty now at Sprouts, blk. expands presence at Walmart, BioSteel joins WB Canna Co. & Wellness' Latin America and Carribean portfolio and 7-Eleven partners with Minibar Delivery.

Earlier today, PepsiCo’s MTN DEW unveiled what could be the strangest in a long legacy of bold innovations: MTN DEW Flamin’ Hot, which takes inspiration from one of the most popular flavors from fellow Pepsi brand Cheetos snacks to create “sweet citrus DEW with a new spicy goodness,” according to the company.

Beverage maker Koia has landed a major new partner in its mission to popularize plant-based diets: last week, the company announced that NBA All-Star point guard Chris Paul has joined the brand as an investor.

New York-based Sanzo, makers of sparkling waters infused with Asian citrus fruit flavors, has partnered with Marvel Studios to support the forthcoming release of “Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings."

In this week's distribution roundup: Karuna expands to Sprouts Farmers Market; Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is now in nine states, Flow Water partners with Honickman in New York and the Mid-Atlantic, Picnic Brunch expands across Texas, SelvaRey Rum partners with Republic National Distributing Co. and more.

Ayr Wellness Inc. has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Massachusetts-based Cultivana, the parent company of cannabis-infused beverage brand Levia, for $20 million.

Adaptogen-powered, plant-based latte maker Taika has announced the close of a $2.2 million seed round of funding from a diverse group of experienced investors, as well as the launch of its fourth flavor: Matcha Latte.

Amidst the release of Q2 earnings reports, Reed's faces supply chain challenges, while Zevia posts its best-ever sales quarter. Elsewhere, Laird Superfood sees changes behind the scenes as president/CEO Paul Hodge steps down.

Vita Coco parent company All Market is continuing its expansion beyond coconut water with the launch of a new line of protein-infused waters called PWR LIFT.