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People Moves: Lemon Perfect Appoints Jim Brennan as President; Rowdy Mermaid Expands Leadership

Enhanced water producer Lemon Perfect announced today it has named former Coca-Cola Company executive Jim Brennan as its President and Chief Revenue Officer; Colorado-based kombucha and tonic brand Rowdy Mermaid has made several new additions to its executive and sales teams, including the appointment of Matt Opperman as COO and CFO; Kevin Rutherford Reaches Finish Line at Nuun

Diversity in Spirits: Tribal-Owned Distillery Looks To Be a Model for Others

When the leadership of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians expanded its casino, a brewery and distillery seemed like a natural addition. But until a few years ago, distilling alcohol on reservations was illegal. Now, the Paskenta Brewery & Distillery is the first tribal-owned California distillery. One of just a handful of tribal-owned distilleries in the U.S., it’s also aiming to be a model for others.

Uncle Matt’s Organic Proudly Announces B Corp Certification

Uncle Matt’s Organic, the nation’s #1 selling brand of organic orange juice, is proud to announce that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). This recognition authenticates the brand’s commitment to sustainability, accountability, and transparency. Uncle Matt’s Organic has strived to balance purpose and profits, while producing the highest quality organic juices and functional beverages for over 22-years. 

1800 Tequila Named Official Tequila of the Chicago White Sox

1800 Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila line, announces its designation as the Official Tequila of the Chicago White Sox and the Official Margarita of the Chicago White Sox. The announcement marks 1800 Tequila’s first Major League Baseball endeavor and the brand’s continued support of professional sports teams.

Supply Chain Pressure Disrupts Recipes, Drives Inflation, According to Survey

Faced with unprecedented and extended supply chain disruptions, CPG brands are fighting back any way they can. In a June survey by ingredient-sourcing and management platform TraceGains, over 300 food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies reported having expanded their respective co-manufacturer networks and made recipe changes in order to remain agile and resilient during market disruptions.

DRAM Adds Adaptogenic Mushroom Cola and Holy Basil Flavors

Rural Colorado based company DRAM has added two new flavors to their sparkling water offerings - Mushroom Cola and Holy Basil & Lemon. Both flavors are adaptogenic, made from real plants and contain zero sugar.

Milk Moovement Lands $20M Investment from VMG Catalyst

Canadian dairy supply chain SaaS company Milk Moovement has closed a $20 million funding round led by VMG Catalyst that will help accelerate product development and adoption across North America, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Partners Coffee Taps Into The Instant Coffee Space

Partners Coffee, the Brooklyn-based small-batch coffee roaster, launched an easy, on-the-go instant coffee that doesn’t taste so… well, instant. Perfect for when you’re on the go this summer, in a rush, traveling, or simply don’t have time for a multi-step pour-over routine, this craft-brewed coffee is ready in mere moments. Partners' instant coffee preserves the full flavor of their three classic blends: Brooklyn, Jumpstart, and El Ramo. 

MLB All-Star Aaron Judge Partners with Waiakea Water

Waiakea, the naturally alkaline and sustainably sourced Hawaiian volcanic water, announced a new equity partnership with New York Yankees’ All-Star Aaron Judge. The partnership kicks off this summer in conjunction with Waiakea’s continued expansion into Aaron’s home base, New York City, where the brand plans to roll-out a marketing campaign at major retailers across all five boroughs. Judge joins Waiakea in the midst of a career-best season in New York, while leading Major League Baseball in home runs and All-Star Game votes.

Seagram’s Escapes Invests $25,000 in Florida Beach and Waterway Cleanups

Seagram's Escapes, the fourth largest traditional, flavored, malt beverage brand in the U.S., has invested $25,000 to support beach and waterway cleanup efforts in Florida. The company partnered with three Keep Florida Beautiful (KFB) affiliates: Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and Keep Lee County Beautiful – ­­to create impactful cleanup opportunities in and around popular waterways and beaches across the state.