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Co-Packer Connector Platform Raises $4M

PartnerSlate, a contract manufacturing database, has raised $4 million to expand its PartnerMatch platform which connects food and beverage brands to co-mans using AI streamlining the process of searching for and matching with suitable producers.

Taste Radio: The Surprising Trends Reshaping Back Bars & Pantries Alike

There’s big money flowing into emerging concepts… and we have the receipts. Within this episode, the hosts discussed canned wine, plant-based analogs of popular snacks and THC-centric brands. We also discussed influential trends and innovative products in the evolving world of mixology in interviews with past World Class US Bartenders of the Year Jessi Pollak and Adam Fournier along with James Beard-honored mixologist and author Kim Haasarud.

Jones Soda Names David Knight as President and CEO

Jones Soda has named David Knight as its new president and CEO, effective June 23, replacing outgoing executive Mark Murray. Knight comes to the Seattle-based craft soda brand from CBD company CFH Ltd., where he has served as chief beverage officer since 2021.