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Me & the Bees Lemonade Raises $810k from Football Players and Advisors

The company announced today that a group of 12 angel investors comprised of 10 professional football players and two advisors has contributed $810,000 in funding to support the growth of the company’s distribution channels and to increase production.

Sol-ti Heads East with New Distribution

Looking to shine a bright light in the cold-pressed juice category, Sol-ti have already expanded from their native California into seven more states this year, with eyes on picking up another four or five by the year’s end.

Hoist Offers Rapid Hydration with New Product

As nutrition labels and ingredient lists become increasingly important to today’s consumer, food and beverage companies are working to produce products that meet the ‘better for you’ category consumers are seeking.

People Moves: PepsiCo’s Khan Joins Indigo Board

Mehmood Khan joins Indigo Ag board of directors; Val Stalowir begins as new CEO of Reed's following founder's resignation; Mamma Chia hires new sales SVP; Mark Ellis moves on to next project with Rally; Caribou Coffee announces new CEO and President

Farmer Brothers Releases Annual Sustainability Report

Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, today released its 2016 Sustainability Report, demonstrating significant advances in using sustainable practices throughout its supply chain.

Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Launches Destillaré Liqueurs Orange Curaçao

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching a new line of alembic distilled liqueurs to complement its core American Brandy products. Named Destillaré, the liqueurs are non-chill-filtered, copper pot-distilled brandy base infusions without the addition of sugar or colorants.

True Drinks Announces Record First-Half Sales and Enhanced Packaging

Revenue for the second quarter totaled approximately $1.95 million, representing a 27% increase compared to the Company's first-quarter sales. The Company had record first-half revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2017 of nearly $3.5 million, an increase of 225% over the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Honest Tea Opens Pop-Ups Across U.S.

Honest Tea, Inc., the maker of organic bottled teas and organic kids’ juice drinks, is encouraging Americans to take their first step to living a little more honestly by sharing their #RefreshinglyHonest moments on social media or at pop-up locations across the country.

Dilworth Coffee Redoubles Focus On Specialty Coffee Connoisseurs

Dilworth Coffee, a Charlotte institution for 28 years, has refreshed its brand as it underscores its focus on artfully crafted coffee and a consistently exceptional customer experience — aligning its strategy to meet the evolving needs of specialty coffee connoisseurs.

Icelandic Glacial to Launch in China, Signs Deal with Golden Field

Premium, naturally-alkaline spring water brand, Icelandic Glacial, announced today a massive partnership with international trading company Golden Field for distribution throughout China. The deal will make Icelandic Glacial available in high-end retailers, restaurants, and nightclubs throughout the region.

CARELA Beverage Boosts Senior Leadership and Advisory Board with Industry Vets

Bill Sipper of Cascadia Managing Brands will be developing this rising brand unparalleled market positioning while Andy Stallone of SAS Sales and Marketing will focus on maturing their sales and distribution. Renée Whitworth of Flood Creative will be instrumental in the brand’s visual and verbal positioning in relation to branding, packaging and design.

Analysts React to Stonyfield Acquisition

In discussing the deal with BevNET, analysts and experts in the organic grocery space noted that while the deal was ostensibly about freeing Danone to secure the bigger prize of acquiring WhiteWave, it also affirms the long-term value of a strong organic brand.