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“Hemp Is Back” in NY As Judge Backs Injunction

In a significant win for the burgeoning hemp THC-infused product industry, the New York Supreme Court ordered yesterday a preliminary injunction against the emergency measures that abruptly halted the sale of THC-infused products in August.

Mighty Pop Launches in the U.S.

Mighty Pop, the latest brand incubated in record time by Beliv, is the first soda with pre-, pro- and post-biotics.

Yes! Apples and AVEC Debut Fuji Apple & Cardamom Sparkling Beverage

Yes! Apples partners with AVEC to release an apple sparkling beverage –– Fuji Apple & Cardamom –– crafted from Yes! Apples' locally sourced Fuji apples, grown by dedicated farmers within their network, plus AVEC's masterful blend of spices and herbs.

Guayaki: CEO Kozak Out, Board Member Rutledge In as Interim Chief

Robyn Rutledge, a member of the company's Board of Directors, was announced this morning as the company's Interim CEO, as the "comprehensive search" for a new permanent chief executive kicks off following the exit of current boss Stefan Kozak, who had been in the role since 2021.

Circana: Food and Beverage Volumes Expected to Rise in 2024

Food and beverage volume sales are expected to improve in 2024 as several of the major headwinds facing the industry are on pace to ease in the coming months, according to a new report by market research firm Circana.

FreshDirect Acquired By Getir

Ahold Delhaize is offloading its online New York City grocery delivery business FreshDirect to Turkish startup Getir, the company announced this morning. The move comes as Ahold aims to focus investments on its omni-channel businesses, which the company described as its “biggest growth opportunity.”