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Beyond Meat & Pepsi JV Launches Jerky in Retail

PepsiCo and Beyond Meat’s joint venture has moved from Ethan Brown’s lap to store shelves. Brown, the founder of Beyond Meat, alluded to a “major product” that he had been snacking on during the company’s last quarterly earnings call, one that would energize both partners after intensive spending and R&D into the line.

Taste Radio: Your Tribe Is Everything. Sanzo’s Stunning Rise Is Proof.

Sandro Roco, the founder and CEO of fast-growing Asian-inspired sparkling water brand Sanzo, spoke about why he’s attempting to “own” a space within the seltzer category and how the company cultivated an “authentic, rabid fan base,” and how that group helped drive capital efficiency. He also explained why the process to become a certified minority-owned brand was worth the effort.

MariMed Launches Vibations: High + Energy Drink Mix Brand

NORWOOD, Mass. –  MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD) (“MariMed” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of Vibations: High + Energy, an all-natural, full-spectrum cannabis drink mix that provides focus and…

Expo West 2022: Laird Superfood’s New CEO Maps Out Growth Plans

Plant-based nutrition platform Laird Superfood has undergone a significant amount of change over the past few years, from acquiring energy bar brand Picky Bars to taking the company public and bringing in a range of new team members, including new CEO Jason Vieth. In this video, recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2022, Vieth discusses how he plans to use his background and expertise to continue propelling the brand onward.

Expo West 2022: Weller Talks THC Interests, Dale Katechis Joins Brand

In this video recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2022, Simmons and Katechis speak with BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman about its upcoming cannabis innovations, why the brand is continuing to lean in to CBD when others are pivoting away, and why Weller may become more than a beverage brand in the future.

Chobani Names New President, Sees Other Exec Changes

After announcing last week the departure of longtime president and COO Peter McGuinness, Chobani is actively reconstructing its leadership team, starting with the reappointment of former executive Kevin Burns as president and COO. 

Buena Fé: First-Ever Organic Tequila Quencher

While most couples were looking for creative ways to stay entertained during the COVID lockdown, the Hinge-matched entrepreneurial couple Patty Baer and Andrew Bushby were busy looking for a cleaner,…