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Canada’s Collective Arts Brewing to Enter Cannabis Market

The Hamilton, Ontario-based craft brewery, located about 50 miles from the New York border, has established a sister company called Collective Project Limited that will develop and sell cannabis-infused beverages, which may include non-alcoholic beer, as well as cold brew coffee or tea.

Nielsen: CSD Pricing Holds Strong, Sparkling Water Posts Gains

Non-alcoholic beverage and snack sales across all retail channels grew by 7.9 percent in the four-week period ending January 26, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities. Analysts attributed the growth to “favorable New Year’s timing” and strong pricing for carbonated soft drinks (CSD).

Ceres Natural Remedies Acquires Tretap Beverage Company

Cere’s Natural Remedies, Vermont’s original CBD Store, today announced it has acquired Vermont based Tretap beverage company, creator of 100 percent organic sparkling water beverages from sustainably harvested maple tree water.

Taste Radio Ep. 148: Why Craveability is The Key to a Great Food Business, According to La Brea Founder Nancy Silverton

One of America’s greatest chefs, Nancy Silverton spoke about her approach to cooking and food innovation. She also explained why “having a business is not a hobby,” why she’s always trying to create food that is craveable, and how she navigates the challenges of modern marketing… aka making your restaurant bathroom “Instagrammable.”

Altru Brands Launches Altru Flavored Water Beverages

Altru Brands, LLC today announced the launch of Altru, an innovative functional water beverage that is a fusion of exotic flavors and a proprietary blend of electrolytes, natural caffeine and antioxidants, including glutathione.

State 38 Distilling Releases Impeach Vodka

Local craft distillery State 38 Distilling has released a new vodka that is inciting impassioned responses from both sides of the aisle. Impeach Vodka is made with real peach puree to imbue a rich fruity flavor to the smooth vodka spirit.

MOJO Cold Brewed Coffee Expands Product Line

MOJO Cold Brewed Coffee, Inc. has added three SKUs to its product line. Single-serve bottles of Decaf Original and Decaf Black, as well as liters of Black Magic are available immediately.

TAJA Coconut Launches Coconut Water

TAJA Coconut, an innovative new coconut water brand, announced the launch of its non-GMO and sugar-free bottled coconut water. TAJA’s patented cold-filtered three-part process extracts the coconut water while keeping all the nutrients intact by avoiding the application of harmful heat, air or additives.

Koia Announces Target Distribution

Koia, the naturally craveable, plant-based protein beverage, has announced distribution into 530 Target locations with expanded grocery across the Midwest, Northeast and Florida.

Mamma Chia Names New President, Announces Chia Protein Smoothies

Mamma Chia, creator and leading brand of chia-based beverages and snacks, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Founded in 2009, the company exploded onto the scene with the first-to-market chia seed beverage that brought an entirely new drinking and nutritional experience to consumers.