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Chris Hall named new permanent CEO of Talking Rain; Karyn Abrahamson takes CMO position at Essentia; Bulletproof adds Shazi Visram to Board of Directors

Functional beverage company Core Nutrition, LLC has raised almost $39 million in funding over the past 12 months, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Roar Organic, a four-SKU line of coconut water-based electrolyte infusions, has found room to develop in the white space between traditional isotonic sports drinks and premium functional drinks, such as alkaline water and kombucha.

Wave’s retail presence is still small, with just over 300 stores in California, but founder Nat Noone's slow approach to growth is a conscious decision influenced by two decades in the beverage industry.

It may not be at the concession stands just yet, but protein infused water brand Trimino is coming soon to a theater new you via product placement in several upcoming films, including the upcoming sequel to the cult comedy Super Troopers.

The joint partnership between Buena Park, Calif.-based True Fresh and Edison, N.J.-based NutriFresh, announced last week, will make the combined entity the largest HPP tolling enterprise in North America, according to a press release.

Texas-based beverage portfolio management company Dunn’s River Brands has acquired a majority interest in elixir and wellness shot maker Temple Turmeric, closing a deal Tuesday for an undisclosed sum.

La Colombe, a premium coffee manufacturer and retailer, has retained the services of Boston-based investment bank Moelis & Company to explore a capital raise at a valuation of over $1 billion.

Los Angeles-based startup 82 Labs, maker of a hangover detox shot called Morning Recovery, closed a $8.2 million round of fundraising at a $33 million valuation.

On Sunday, some of the industry’s biggest brands got into the April Fool’s Day spirit, announcing the launch of everything from trendy new flavors to line extensions that we all wished for, or rather, winced thinking about.

Royal Cup Coffee & Tea will launch its inaugural line of ready-to-drink cold brew coffees on April 2, marking the company’s first entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) space.