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Taste Radio: This Firm Is Investing Millions Into Brands That Will Change Human Health

This week we’re joined by Ross Iverson, co-founder and chief investment officer of Manna Tree Partners, a food-focused private equity firm whose portfolio includes stakes in Health-Ade, Gotham Greens and Urban Remedy. Iverson discussed the firm’s vision to improve human health by investing in better-for-you brands, why diligence plays a bigger role than innovation when evaluating companies and how Manna Tree assesses early-stage brands.

Coke, Molson Coors Announce Simply Spiked As Next Release

Coca-Cola’s interest in beverage alcohol continues to expand with today’s announcement of Simply Spiked Lemonade, a new line of fermented sugar cane-based alcoholic drinks developed through the soda giant’s exclusive partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company.

7 RTD Cocktail Launches To Break the Dry January Fast

Dry January will be coming to an end soon and as consumers begin picking up alcohol again a number of new ready-to-drink cocktail launches will be there to meet them. This month’s announcements include a variety of packaging and flavor innovations, including boxed margaritas, honey-infused libations and even hard water.

KeHE Distributors’ Summer Show Shifts to a Virtual Format

Naperville, Ill. – From January 26 through February 11, KeHE Distributors will host its highly-anticipated food and beverage industry marketplace event, the 2022 Summer Show, virtually, giving retailers and suppliers…