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Bankruptcy or ABC? Inside Haus’ Breakup Mechanism

Last week, low-alc aperitif brand Haus announced that it would shut down. Rather than filing for federal bankruptcy protections, the California-based brand instead looked to a different type of common law bankruptcy procedure known as an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, or an “ABC.” But what is the process and how does it work?

Star Search: How Celebrity RTDs Are Competing for the Coldbox

Cut to commercial: In the Finland wilderness, actor Miles Teller makes friends with a bear, bonding over their shared love of The Finnish Long Drink, a ready-to-drink version of Finland’s signature gin cocktail. Many Americans may have never heard of a long drink, but they may recognize the “Top Gun: Maverick” actor.

Bossa Nova Recruits Neil Kimberley to Steer Relaunch as Functional Sparkling Brand

Seventeen years ago, Bossa Nova helped create the market for acai juices in the U.S. Now, its founder Alton Johnson – working alongside beverage industry veteran Neil Kimberely, himself fresh off a nine-year stint as Chief Strategy Officer at premium water brand Essentia – is bringing the defunct brand back, although this time it will be dancing to a different beat.

Taste Radio: The Giants Have More Of Everything. But Charles Joly Is Winning Because He Has This.

Charles Joly, an acclaimed mixologist and co-founder of pioneering RTD cocktail maker Crafthouse Cocktails, discussed how the brand has distinguished itself via quality, consistency and variety, the impact of his experience and reputation in its development and how focusing on taste helped establish and cement the company’s relationships with retail buyers.

Butterfly Locks In $1 Billion For Food-focused Investments

Private equity firm Butterfly announced today it has closed its sophomore fund, securing commitments from an undisclosed number of institutional investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and food investors to invest a total of $1 billion in “seed to fork” food-focused entities.

Monster: Bang IP Case ‘Not Frivolous,’ Claim for Attorney Fees Denied

A federal judge has rejected Monster’s motion to be awarded $6 million in attorney’s fees over its “intensely litigated” dispute with Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), parent company to Bang Energy, on grounds that the case was not considered frivolous or unreasonable in accordance with the Lanham Act.

Join BevNET & Super Coffee For An Industry Meetup in Austin, TX

The teams at BevNET and SuperCoffee are hosting a food and beverage industry meetup on Thursday, September 15th from 4:30 PM to 7 PM CT. The meetup will feature live interviews with the editor and producer of Taste RadioRay Latif. Join us to network and meet members of the Super Coffee, BevNET, NOSH, and Taste Radio teams including John Craven, Carol Ortenberg, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider.

Matcha Soda Motto Makes Comeback In Cans

Sporting a new 12 oz. aluminum can package, Motto is returning to store shelves this month after a roughly two-year hiatus, and making its ecommerce debut, as it seeks to rediscover its interrupted momentum within the better-for-you beverage marketplace.