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Peet’s Coffee Seeks Cold Brew Dominance with ‘Coldcraft’ Unit

The company announced today the creation of Coldcraft, a new business unit dedicated to cold brew coffee innovation and distribution. Coldcraft will focus on building the RTD and draft keg business for Peet’s and third-wave coffee producer Stumptown, which the company acquired in 2015.

JÙS By Julie Warned By FDA Over Health Claims

The letter cited claims from the JÙS By Julie website stating that several of its cold-pressed juices and soups included ingredients that could “fight diabetes,” “lower bad cholesterol,” “control blood pressure” and “offsetting common life disrupting ailments such as depression and ADHD,” among other benefits.

Growth Brewing at EvyTea

The Boston-based Cold Brew Tea company is currently seeking to raise $1 million in a series A funding round. Its ready-to-drink line is now available in more than 500 retail stores in the Northeast, including 33 Whole Foods Markets.

Hochstadter’s Rolling Whiskey Lounge Set to Tour U.S.

The Cooper Spirits Company and the Hochstadter’s brand are introducing the Slow & Low Rock and Rye “Whiskey Delivery Van”; a tricked-out 1978 Chevy G20 that has been fully customized as a rolling cocktail lounge.

DreamPak Launches 100% Whey Protein Liquid Mix

DreamPak, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid food and dietary supplements, recently launched the first 100% whey protein isolate liquid concentrate on the market with the retailer giant GNC this month.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 55: Juicero Jeopardy, Sour Soylent, and Avoiding the Bottle Blues

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the big stories in the food and beverage business, including tough press for Juicero, operational issues for brands like Soylent and Reed’s, and the ways the largest, publicly-traded food and beverage companies are attempting to refresh their lineups through transactions -- and through change at the top.

Califia Farms to Launch Pop-Up Café at BANDIER this Spring

Califia Farms, makers of top-selling plant-based beverages, including Almondmilks and Cold Brew Coffees bottled in iconic, curvy carafes, has partnered with BANDIER, the first-ever active-fashion retailer.

Island Company Launches Ultra-Premium Rum

Worldwide resort and lifestyle brand, Island Company, announces the launch of Island Company Rum, an ultra-premium rum that took two years to develop and perfect. Simply the Smoothest, Island Company Rum is an endlessly mixable rum.