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Nurture Brands, Myracle Kitchen Close $3.3M Funding Round

Nurture Brands, the London-based food and beverage portfolio company behind the plant-based Myracle Kitchen brand, announced this week that it has closed a £2.5 million (around $3.3 million) funding round that will support its North American expansion.

This Week’s New Products: Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola, Cannabis and GoodBelly KIDS!

Even in the weeks after Expo West, new beverage products and innovations have continued to roll out to stores in anticipation of the return of warmer weather. This week’s roundup of new products includes the launch of limited-edition Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola, an abundance of additions to the fast-growing CBD sparkling water category, and a new line from GoodBelly specifically formulated for KIDS!

Taste Radio: How Trends & Tradition Shape ‘Roses & ‘Rosti. Plus, A Peek At Web3 and QVC.

Our latest episode features interviews with two innovators in their respective industries: Stephen Caldwell, the co-founder of Swiss Rosti, a unique brand of stuffed potato and cheese bites; and Brent Elliot, the master distiller of acclaimed bourbon brand Four Roses. The Taste Radio team also discussed notable brands from the 2022 Seafood Expo, Web3 primers and a sophisticated smoker.

ADM Launches PearlEdge Proprietary White Color Solutions

ADM's PearlEdge™ line is derived from natural sources, including native corn starch, and delivers brilliant, stable and uniform white coloring for a variety of food and beverage applications.

The Fresh Factory Expands Capabilities in the Wellness Shot Category

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd., a mission-driven platform for fresh, clean-label, plant-based food and beverage brands, continues to expand its growing and diverse set of capabilities by adding shot-line equipment to the Company’s manufacturing facility located in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Wandering Bear Raises $5M to Support Ecommerce, Office Growth

New York-based coffee brand Wandering Bear announced this week that it has raised a $5 million funding round backed by existing investors. The new capital arrives as the company seeks to scale its online ecommerce business, which has become its main focus following a post-pandemic pivot.

American Premium Vodka Debuts in the United States

In a strategically timed move, American Premium Vodka debuts nationwide, providing a “made in America” option as an alternative to purchasing traditional Russian vodka.

GURU Launches ‘Made with Plants’ Campaign

GURU Organic Energy Corp., Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand, announces the launch of Made with Plants, a national campaign that highlights GURU’s exclusive market position as the only plant-based drink in its category, and introduces Guayusa Tropical Punch to Canadians from coast to coast after its successful launch in Quebec in late 2021.