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Nielsen: Monster Sales Decelerate Over Labor Day Weekend

Monster Beverage Corp. saw dollar sales growth decelerate in the two week period ending September 19, up 4.9% year over year compared to stronger 6.6% growth in the 4-week period and a 7% increase in the 12-weeks, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Gallery: September’s New Products

September’s new product launches (or announcements, in some cases) reflected a wide variety of unique flavor innovations, ranging from spicy -- courtesy of cannabis-infused social tonic Cann and new cacao brand Blue Stripes -- to sweet, as in an apple pie-inspired hydration mix from Liquid I.V.

October 2020 Content Calendar: CBD Event, Category Close-Ups + Investor Speed Dating

Explore challenges and opportunities in the infused product space during “CBD Today and Tomorrow”, freshen up on sparkling water and ice cream with our Category Close-Up series, participate in investor speed dating and hear from entrepreneurs and experts during Office Hours, Elevator Talk and a new show from NOSH’s Editor Carol Ortenberg.

Office Hours: Join our Live Audience with Project Potluck Oct. 2

We’re adding an in-studio interactive audience for BevNET and NOSH’s signature learning and strategy show, Office Hours, which will tape on Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. EDT, so come join us as we speak with the people behind Project Potluck, a new group focused on building opportunities for diverse members of the entrepreneurial community.

Nielsen: Non-Alcoholic Beverage Slows Post-Labor Day

Major beverage corporations continued to report growth despite a slight decrease in total non-alcoholic beverage sales over the last two weeks, according to a Goldman Sachs Equity Research analysis of Nielsen sales data through Sept. 19.

Iconic Protein Completes Shift to Zero Added Sugar Formulation

The Santa Monica, Calif.-based protein drink and powder brand, founded in 2011, is set to complete its shift to exclusively offering no sugar added products by the end of this year, as the company has shared details of its reformulated flagship line.

Yerbae Turns to Crowdfunding Platform To Fuel Next Fundraise

Yerbae, the maker of a line of functional sparkling waters made with yerba mate, is looking to raise $10 million as it grows its national retail presence. But rather than turn to private equity and venture capital, the Arizona-based brand is turning to the public for support in launching a crowdfunding campaign through website StartEngine.

FDA Proposes New Traceability Requirements for ‘High-Risk’ Foods

After settling a lawsuit for not meeting a 2012 deadline set by the Obama administration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week published a long awaited proposed rule requiring producers and processors of “high-risk” foods to keep more detailed records to improve supply chain traceability.

Sipp Relaunches with New Packaging, Functional Focus

Repositioning itself as a functional offering, better-for-you soda maker Sipp has discontinued its entire portfolio and relaunched with a new line of seltzers made with antioxidant-rich ingredient camu camu. The rebranded Sipp products went on sale this month on Amazon and will roll out to retailers in the Tri-State area next year.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 99: Why Strategic Investors Love Brands That Create Systems For Success

Jason Barrett, founder & CEO of craft spirits producer Black Button Distilling, spoke about how a stint in small business consulting impacted his vision for the company, why he didn’t seek outside capital to launch Black Button and why he credits an effective systems management strategy as the key reason that spirits conglomerate Constellation Brands invested in the distillery.