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Lucky Jack Coffee Acquired By Private Label Producer

Cold brew brand Lucky Jack has been acquired by private label manufacturer Magnum Coffee Roastery earlier this year for an undisclosed amount. Magnum has added Lucky Jack’s high-caffeine extraction IP, facility, products and manufacturing capabilities as part of the deal.

On-Premise: Whiskey Leads, Vodka RTDs Reign

With traffic at bars and restaurants expected to pick up this holiday weekend, new data from on-premise market research firm CGA provides some insight on the top spirits and RTDs, and who will be enjoying them.

Taste Radio: How Challenger Brands Like Chubby Snacks Gain The Upper Hand

Dillion Ceglio, the co-founder and CEO of better-for-you PB&J sandwich brand Chubby Snacks, spoke about the duality of building a brand that is inextricably aligned with its primary competitor, why he strives to be an expert in everything related to the production and sale of Chubby Snacks, and why he believes that entrepreneurship shouldn’t necessarily be viewed as a fun job.

Diageo, Diddy Officially Sever Ties

Less than one month after the music mogul and entrepreneur filed a lawsuit against business partner Diageo, the global spirits company announced today it has severed ties with Combs.

Seoul Juice Teams With U.S. Soccer Star; Launching Costco NW

Asian pear juice startup Seoul Juice has scored a new equity partner — U.S. men’s soccer player and MLS star Jordan Morris — ahead of its forthcoming launch at Costco stores in the Pacific Northwest next month.

Bang: Judge Orders Electronic Devices Put on ‘Lockdown’

Several electronic devices owned by Bang Energy manufacturer Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX) have been placed on “lockdown” by a Florida federal bankruptcy court after former CEO Jack Owoc was accused last week by VPX’s attorneys of extracting and sharing privileged corporate information, following his termination from the beverage company in March.

BioSteel Broken? New Leaders, Tactics On the Way After Painful Q4

The Canadian sports drink and supplement brand has cut ties with some of its leadership after an internal review revealed “material misstatements” in its financial reporting, as troubled parent company Canopy Growth takes another hit.

Taste Radio: The Secret To A Smashing Debut
 And A Sustainable Future.

This week on the podcast, the hosts discussed their smash-and-grab introduction to AriZona’s new line of hard teas, a Ted Lasso sighting at BevNET Live and a category-defining victory for non-alcoholic cocktail brands. This episode also features an interview with Luke Holden, the founder and CEO of Luke’s Lobster, a vertically integrated and family-owned seafood company based in Saco, Maine.

Goldman: Believe in “Upbeat” Monster

Monster’s “upbeat and constructive” tone during its annual shareholder meeting yesterday has boosted confidence among Goldman Sachs analysts, per a report issued late last night.