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Liquid I.V. Secures $5M Series B Round Liquid I.V. Secures $5M Series B Round

Liquid I.V. Secures $5M Series B Round

by Martín Caballero,

Hydration powder mix brand Liquid I.V. today announced the close of a $5 million Series B round of fundraising led by San Francisco-based online investment platform CircleUp Growth Partners and includes powerhouse music manager Scooter Braun.

Fueling the Fire: CAVU Invests $8M in Kettle and Fire Fueling the Fire: CAVU Invests $8M in Kettle and Fire

Fueling the Fire: CAVU Invests $8M in Kettle and Fire

by Carol Ortenberg,

Can bone broth be the next kombucha? Investment group CAVU Venture Partners thinks so. The fund announced today an $8 million series A investment in upstart bone broth brand, Kettle and Fire

Coke Acquires Moxie from New England Bottler Coke Acquires Moxie from New England Bottler

Coke Acquires Moxie from New England Bottler

by Brad Avery,

The Coca-Cola Company has purchased cult favorite soda brand Moxie from independent bottler Coca-Cola of Northern New England (CCNNE) for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

Law & Policy: California Soda Tax Battle Continues Law & Policy: California Soda Tax Battle Continues

Law & Policy: California Soda Tax Battle Continues

by Martín Caballero,

California bans new soda taxes for the next 12 years, while also moving to remove sugary drinks as the "default beverage" item at kids' menus at restaurants. Also, Red Bull wins a trademark lawsuit and Coca Cola Refreshments USA settles a bias complaint for $2.25 million.

Boxed Water Named Featured Water Sponsor of The Vans US Open of Surfing

by Press Release,

Boxed Water was recently welcomed as the featured water sponsor at The Vans US Open of Surfing. The US Open of Surfing is a 9-day celebration of surfing and surf culture on Huntington City Beach that attracts more than 100,000 attendees, including world-class athletes.

LIFEWTR and CFDA to Showcase Emerging Designers at New York Fashion Week

by Press Release,

LIFEWTR, a premium water brand committed to advancing and showcasing sources of creativity, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced today that they will host the opening presentation of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) this September with a showcase featuring three of the newest designers breaking onto the fashion scene: Ji Won Choi, Daniel Cloke and Jamall Osterholm.

Positive Beverage Expands Product Line and Refreshes Branding

by Press Release,

POSITIVE BEVERAGE, one of Southern California’s fastest growing beverage companies focused on healthy hydration has spent months improving and refining both product and brand while broadening its line to include sparkling beverages.

Sneakz Organic Receives China Organic Certification

by Press Release,

Sneakz Organic LLC, makers of the award-winning line of vegetable-infused milkshakes, is proud to announce that is has achieved what many thought was impossible: Obtaining the prized China Organic Certification.

Stay Fresh Foods Doubles Co-Packing Capacity Stay Fresh Foods Doubles Co-Packing Capacity

Stay Fresh Foods Doubles Co-Packing Capacity

by Brad Avery,

Connecticut-based high pressure processing (HPP) provider Stay Fresh Foods has doubled its annual co-packing capacity to more than 50 million bottles with the expansion of its facility in Pennsauken, New Jersey.