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Taste Radio: A Spicy, If Unexpected, Deal. Plus, Sweet Treats And MUD.

It’s not often that a high-profile investment deal is announced just before a major holiday, but we got lucky this week. After discussing the news that Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm SKYY Partners has invested in upscale condiment brand TRUFF, the hosts munched on a new brand of cookies launched by popular Twitch streamer Pokimane and dove into a growing pool of caffeine-free energy drinks.

BellRing Brands: Premier Protein Fuels Strong FY 2023 Earnings

As it moves to discontinue its PowerBar brand business in North America, protein products portfolio company BellRing Brands announced full fiscal year 2023 net sales over $1.6 billion, up 21.5%, in an earnings report this week.

Hemp Dreams: Drinkable Company Plans for Pivot

For Mark Mahoney, founder of Massachusetts-based The Drinkable Company, the Delta-9 THC market is beginning to mature to the point where his extensive CPG expertise and experience can further press an advantage.

Raise the Dead: Weird Beverages Teams With Legendary Band

Canned tea maker Weird Beverages is teaming with our Editor-in-Chief’s favorite band, The Grateful Dead, to release a pair of new permanent flavors -- Grateful Grapefruit and Mystical Mint -- in its 16 oz. can Weird Yerba lineup starting on January 1.

Jones Soda Names Jerry Goldner as Chief Growth Officer

Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones Soda'' or the "Company"), the original craft soda known for its great tastes, unconventional flavors and user-submitted label artwork, has announced that it has named Jerry Goldner as Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

Spirited Brands Holdings Closes $4.5 Million Seed Round

Spirited Brands Holdings, Inc. (Spirited Brands), a premium, female-owned beverage innovation company, announces the closing of its $4.5 million seed round to fuel the launch of its two premium, low-alcohol canned cocktails, Soké and Soula.