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Grain Gains: Canvas Spins Beer Byproduct into Plant-Based Protein

Canvas, a beverage startup backed exclusively by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB) "disruptive growth organization" Zx Ventures, is looking to spent grain -- the nutrient-rich byproduct of the beer brewing process -- as the key ingredient to fuel its new line of plant-based barley beverages launching this fall.

Kill Cliff Fuels Up With Sunrise Investment

Sunrise Strategic Partners, an investment firm with a focus on healthy and sustainable foods, announced Thursday that it has acquired a minority ownership stake in Kill Cliff. The deal marks the eighth investment for the young firm and the first beverage brand addition to its portfolio.

Black Infusions Adds Five New Markets for Black Fig Vodka

Boston-Based Black Infusions, LLC has gained two new distribution partners for Black Fig Vodka across five statewide markets. The brand has partnered with Lanterna Distributors for its release in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington DC, as well as Smart Distributors for its debut in Missouri.

EBOOST Launches New Products & Rebrands

EBOOST, a wellness brand that gives people a cleaner way to fuel their busy days, announced the expansion of its product lines and a complete rebranding and packaging redesign, which will improve shopability, offer bigger variety and drive brand differentiation in the marketplace.

Distribution: Gains for Koia, Picnik

Planet-based protein drink Koia adds six new retailers and debuts a new reduced price point, Austin-based cafe Picnik launches its RTD butter coffee at Whole Foods, and JUST Water lands an exclusive partnership with the Houston Zoo.

Celsius Announces Second Quarter Results

Celsius Holdings, Inc., the makers of CELSIUS, a clinically proven fitness drink, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 after the market close. Management hosted a conference call that same day at 4:30 pm Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Tickle Water Targets Adults with Mixer Focus

Tickle Water is now available in Total Wine’ s 106 locations in the mixer aisle and Crown Wine & Spirits' 13 Florida locations. In addition, Tickle Water is now being served in employee café coolers in 4 major executive offices and banks in New York City.

ROAR Organic Launches #SodaSucks Viral Video Campaign

ROAR Organic, a new electrolyte-infused hydration beverage sold at retailers in New York and California, launched #SodaSucks, a comical viral video series aimed to educate consumers on the adverse effects of drinking sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages.