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La Colombe Releases Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte

Made with cold-pressed espresso and fresh milk, and combined with real pumpkin puree and a blend of natural spices, La Colombe’s Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte will satisfy fall craving while delivering a cold, refreshing take on a true fall classic.

KINKY Beverages Expands Distribution to Southern California

Prestige Beverage Group is excited to announce that KINKY Cocktails and X by KINKY Beverages are expanding distribution with Haralambos Beverage Company to Southern California counties and the Los Angeles metro area.

Coke Acquires Costa Coffee For $5B

The Coca-Cola Company today announced it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of London-based coffee company Costa Limited. The deal, valued at $5.1 billion, is the largest brand acquisition in the company’s history and is expected to close in the first half of 2019.

Dunkin’ Donuts to Release Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee

Dunkin’ Donuts, already offering one of the largest varieties of pumpkin choices of any national restaurant chain, is now giving coffee lovers a perfect pumpkin pick when on-the-go with new bottled Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee.

Elevator Talk: Petal Springs into the Market with Sparkling Botanicals

Founder and CEO of Petal, Candice Crane, is on a mission to deliver an all organic zero calorie, zero sugar botanical beverage with an empowering message. Designed primarily for women ages 18-32, Petal offers unique flavors with rose water as the star ingredient. The company recently launched in the Chicago area with plans to grow nationally in the future.

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.