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European Non-Alc Players UNDONE, Thomas Henry Plan to Disrupt U.S. Market

Two of Europe's popular adult non-alc (ANA) brands – UNDONE, a global pioneer in non-alc aperitifs, wines and spirits, and Thomas Henry, a premium mixer company – have landed on U.S. shores, each with a unique value proposition and a lengthy track record.

Panera Bread Settles Remaining Charged Lemonade Lawsuits

Panera Bread has settled three lawsuits over its allegedly lethal Charged Lemonade, closing the book on the ill-fated energy drink which has been blamed for at least two deaths. An attorney for the plaintiffs confirmed “the matters have all been resolved."

Alcohol-Removal Startup ALTR Lands $5M Investment

Tech startup ALTR has closed a $5 million investment to help scale its wine dealcoholization technology and open a pilot facility in the heart of California's Napa wine region.

Taste Radio: Will MAHA Target Plastic? And, How The ‘West’ Is Won.

Could plastic packaging be the next target on MAHA’s hitlist? Have we reached peak chili crisp? Has Dubai chocolate already jumped the shark? The hosts dig in and debate, then spotlight a new $450 million fund that’s fueling emerging food and beverage brands. We also sit down with Tara Lindley of High West, who talks about how the revered whiskey brand balances innovation with market demand.