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Report: Adult Non-Alc Retailer Rumored to Close

Is leading adult non-alc (NA) retailer Boisson shutting down? According to a Boisson employee, the company shared news of its impending closure with staff on Thursday, but has yet to announce it publicly.

Taste Radio: When Hype Engulfs An Entire Industry, What Are The Lessons?

Five years ago, seemingly every food and beverage brand was incorporating CBD into its innovation strategy. Of course, that’s no longer the case. What generated the hype, and what lessons can be drawn from CBD’s rapid rise? The hosts discuss. They also sip and snack their way through an unusual mix of products, including hot dog water (!), crispy beef jerky, candy-flavored coffee and “lox in a box.”

Expo West Notebook: Verve, Equator Capture Cold Coffee Buzz

Our latest Expo West recap takes a look at innovations and updates in the RTD coffee category, including revamped and reformulated oat milk lattes from Verve, Equator's latest line expansion, a new brew from New Mexico and RISE Brewing's keg-free collab with coffee dispenser BROOD.