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People Moves: Executive Shifts at Mamma Chia

Beginning this week at Mamma Chia is Lance Dermeik, who has come aboard as the company's new vice president of operations. Dermeik joins Mamma Chia, a maker of chia-based beverages and snacks, after eight years at Hain Celestial as director of contract manufacturing where he oversaw operations on more than 40 contract manufacturers and 15 natural and organic brands.

Dulce Vida Spirits Expands Lineup of Craft Tequilas

Dulce Vida Tequilas, recently acquired by newly formed alcohol beverage investor, Milestone Brands LLC, announces the introduction of 70-proof Dulce Vida Lime Tequila and Dulce Vida Grapefruit Tequila.

Long Island Iced Tea Now Available at Ingles Markets

This is the Company's largest partnership to date in the Southeast, resulting in Long Island Iced Tea now being available in all 201 Ingles locations in both 20oz and gallon bottles, with flavors including Lemon, Peach, Raspberry, Mango, Guava, Southern Sweet Tea, Green Tea & Honey, Half Tea & Half Lemonade, Diet Lemon and Diet Peach Long Island Iced Tea.

Raindrop Vitamin Drink Launches in the UK

Founded in Ireland by Michael Carney, Raindrop uses an innovative cap technology to provide a convenient, fresher vitamin drink.

Press Clips: PepsiCo’s Stubborn on Soda; BevCos Dot Inc. 5000

Earlier this month, PepsiCo introduced a new packaged format for its Stubborn line of craft sodas. Scott Finlow, vice president of innovation and insights for global foodservice at PepsiCo said that the company views craft beverages as an important part of the company’s future, telling Fortune that “Craft is not a fad. It is here to stay.”

Former Whole Foods Execs Join Beyond Brands Group

Errol Schweizer continues to fill out his post-Whole Foods resume, joining another pair of former executives with the chain to work with natural products veteran Eric Schnell’s new consulting conclave, Beyond Brands.

V+V Apothicaire Names Nick Mysore President and CEO

During his time at Dean Foods, Mysore helped to transform more than 30 regional milk brands into the brand now commonly known as TruMoo, a national $900 million+ flavored milk brand and advised on both the “Milk Mustache” and “Got Milk?” campaigns that are commonly known in households across the world.