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Picnik Raises $7.5 Million from KarpReilly

Texas-based butter coffee maker Picnik has raised $7.5 million from private equity firm KarpReilly in a move that will grow both the brand’s CPG and cafe businesses, the company announced this week. KarpReilly will hold a seat on the company’s board of directors.

After Review, Campbell Drops Fresh Division

As the result of a larger strategic review of operations initiated in May, Campbell Soup today announced plans to sell off its Campbell Fresh division, which includes brands such as Bolthouse Farms, Garden Fresh Gourmet and its line of refrigerated soups.

Clover Juice Rebrands as ‘Little West’

Clover Juice, West Hollywood’s favorite locally-sourced, cold-pressed juice brand, announces today the official reopening of their Hollywood storefront under the name Little West.

The Beach Whiskey Company Continues Expansion, Adds to Executive Team

The Beach Whiskey Company announced today that key national account placements for American Harvest Organic Vodka® and Beach Whiskey™ and are helping drive growth across the United States. Moreover, consumer demand and distributor support for the brands are continuing to attract top talent.

Pervida Announces Partnership with KeHE

KeHE and Pervida are now working together to reach even more folks suffering from overactive gut immune responses! Pervida -- the revolutionary and innovative solution to improving gut health – is now supported by your favorite Natural Foods Distributor.

Water Startup Mitte Lands $10.6M From Danone Manifesto Ventures

Consumer water technology company Mitte has secured a $10.6 million seed round of investment led by Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV), the venture capital arm of French food and beverage conglomerate Danone. DMV is focused on providing financial capital to innovative and healthy food and beverage companies.

Ax-Water Rebrands, Expands Distribution

Ax-water, a U.S. company that launched their aronia berry-infused water in March of 2017, is seeing monumental growth nationally, after rebranding less than six months into its launch. They are now distributed by big players in the beverage industry, including the following.

Hood River Distillers Launches Sinfire Vanilla Cinnamon Whisky

Sinfire Vanilla Cinnamon Whisky is an authentic whisky made with natural cinnamon and vanilla flavors and finished with glacier-fed spring water from Mount Hood. Available in both 50ml and 750ml sizes, Sinfire Vanilla uses premium balanced whisky, combining the flavor of toasted vanilla bean with the warm whisky and spicy notes of cinnamon. 

The Alkaline Water Company Nominates Brian Sudano to Board of Directors

The Alkaline Water Company Inc., which markets products bottled under the trademark Alkaline88, is pleased to announce the nomination of Brian Sudano, Managing Partner of Beverage Marketing Corporation, as a director of the Company to be presented to stockholders of the Company for election at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company to be held on September 14, 2018.

Wanu Water Continues Expansion as Fast Growing Water Brand

Wanu water, the nutrient-infused water derived from the core components of a healthy diet, water and nutrients, continues an exponential growth in the beverage industry as the third fastest-growing enhanced water brand[1]. The evolution and growth is a testament to the brand’s innovation and continued alignment to the company’s core mission.