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Cha Cha Matcha Launches RTD Product

The brand, which operates five matcha cafes split between New York and Los Angeles, is releasing the line today in 12 oz. slim cans available exclusively in its stores and on its website. Flavors include Green Tea, Ginger Turmeric, Half N Half Matcha Lemonade and Activated Charcoal.

In the Courtroom: 5-Hour Energy Aims to Protect Trademark in Series of Lawsuits

Innovation Ventures, LLC, the Michigan-based maker of 5-Hour Energy shots, is no stranger to flexing its legal arm in order to protect its brand name. Having engaged in several trademark infringement lawsuits over the past 10 years, the company is now targeting two more energy shot makers it claims are treading on its intellectual property.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 49: There’s No ‘Simple’ Way To Do This, But Here’s One Strategy

In this episode, Kate Weiler and Jeff Rose, the co-founders of maple water pioneer Drink Simple, spoke about how they prepared for and successfully executed upon a major rebrand. As part of our conversation, they explained why they only conducted one focus group, the hidden costs of a brand revamp, and how investors were involved in the process.

The Bitter Housewife Expands into RTD with Bitters & Soda

Having established its identity as a culinary-inspired cocktail product maker, Portland, Oregon-based brand The Bitter Housewife is aiming to kick off a new era next month with the launch of its first ready-to-drink product, Bitters and Soda.

Wells Fargo: C-Stores “Advantaged to Win” With CBD Products

Wells Fargo analysts surveyed c-store owners representing approximately 70,000 stores and found that retailers are largely positive about the opportunity to sell CBD products in-store, and see high levels of consumer interest despite current regulatory restrictions.

Brand Profile: Basis Clean Hydration Preps Expansion

Two years after its launch, hydration beverage brand Basis has built a presence in its home market of Colorado. As it works to develop traction in natural channel retailers, the startup is now looking to break out of the Rocky Mountain region and make a play to disrupt the hydration space.

Ginseng Up Invests $2M in Co-Packing Facility Expansion

Ginseng Up, a Massachusetts-based producer of ginseng beverages, has invested $2 million into upgrading and expanding its co-packing facilities, including the launch of a new product development arm intended to provide turnkey services for beverage startups.

Vermont Village Acquired by Stonewall Kitchen

Specialty food company Stonewall Kitchen this morning announced an agreement to purchase the Vermont Village brand, a producer of organic applesauce and raw apple cider vinegars, from parent company Village Cannery of Vermont. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in September, were not disclosed.