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Mountjoy Sparkling Releases Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water

Mountjoy Sparkling, Northern California’s leading producer of cannabis-infused sparkling water is now available in dispensaries throughout California and online. The beverage is made using the finest, full-spectrum cannabis oils containing 12mg of hybrid THC and water sourced from a pristine aquifer on a Sonoma County ranch.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Announces Leadership Appointments

Jaxie Alt has joined the executive leadership team as executive vice president – human resources. Alt previously served as senior vice president of marketing, leading brand marketing and activation for Dr Pepper as well as 7UP, A&W and Sunkist along with responsibility for travel and events services, sponsorships, content and capabilities.

Drake Invests in MatchaBar, Whole Foods Picks Up RTD Line Nationwide

Matcha beverage maker and retailer MatchaBar is nearing completion of a new Series A funding round that includes rap icon Drake as an investor. The $2.5 million round is expected to close within the next few weeks and comes on the heels of a new national distribution deal with Whole Foods.

Xylem Announces Flojet K56 Series Water Booster System

Flojet’s K56 Series Water Booster System, a single pump with a half-gallon accumulator tank and large muffler, supplies consistent water pressure to beverage dispensers, coffee and ice machines, water filtration systems and carbonators.

Clare Rose, Inc. adds C+SWISS Hemp Ice Tea to Portfolio

Bevo Vino, LLC, an importer of specialty food and beverage products, announced the company's flagship product, C+SWISS Hemp Ice Tea has been picked up by Clare Rose, a beer and beverage distributor.

Boxed Water Welcomes Rob Koenen as Chief Marketing Officer

Boxed Water is committed to changing the way water is packaged, shipped, and enjoyed. To reach that mission, Koenen is charged with expanding the brand’s successful marketing efforts and deepening consumer connections, especially with the millennial consumers.

PE Firm Acquires Calypso Lemonade Maker

Investment firm Mason Wells has acquired Calypso lemonade parent King Juice Company, Inc. for an undisclosed sum, the Milwaukee-based co-packer announced Tuesday.

Aqua ViTea Launches New Kombucha Fountain With Ripe Juice, Plus Vodka

In July, the Vermont-based kombucha brewery debuted Aqua Vodka, an organic vodka made from a distillate created in the kombucha production process, as well as a new self-service draft program that allows users to flavor kombucha with an assortment of cold-pressed juices from Ripe Craft Juice.

Sweettauk Lemonade Expands in UNFI

Sweettauk Lemonade will now be available in 9 states including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

People Moves: Brian Krumrei Exits TSG

Krumrei departs the consumer products investment firm, while Moonshine Sweet Tea and Boxed Water each welcome new chief marketing officers.

Zola Launches ‘Hydrating Energy’ Line

As the first shipments of Zola’s new “2.0” packaging roll out to stores, the coconut water and acai beverage maker has launched a new energy drink line as part of a move toward a more comprehensive brand hierarchy.