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Universal Pure Buys Dora’s Naturals’ HPP Business

Northeast distributor Dora’s Naturals is out of the High-Pressure Processing business as the company has sold its HPP assets to Universal Pure Holdings LLC, a cold chain food safety solutions provider.

Celsius Acquires Alani Nu for $1.8 Billion

The energy drink market just got a little smaller, as Celsius Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire competitor Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock.

Distribution: Kiki Milk Adds Sprouts, Closes Series Seed

Kiki Milk, maker of an organic plant-based milk line marketed to children and families, is extending its brick-and-mortar footprint with 440 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country; Korean Pear beverage brand Seoul Juice is now available nationwide in QuikTrip locations.

Pressed Juicery Pushes into Wholesale: ‘We’re a CPG Brand”

How does a boutique wellness bar — sporting no less than 32 juice SKUs and 12 shots, not to mention a host of other offerings — stake a claim to retail store shelves? That’s the question driving Pressed CEO Justin Nedelman.

Supply Chain Shake-Up: How to Navigate Tariffs, Trade Turmoil & Soaring Costs – An Agrowgate Quarterly Report

The beverage industry is facing new supply chain pressures in 2025, with tariffs, rising costs, and shifting trade policies affecting key ingredients and materials. Agrowgate’s latest report provides insights into these challenges and what they mean for brewers and beverage producers. Learn how to adapt and stay ahead in an evolving market.

Gallery: New Spirits From Chicas Divertidas, Midnight Moon, Don Julio & More

While there has been plenty of action in the fast-growing RTD cocktail scene, this year has already seen a raft of eye-catching new spirit launches. Here’s a quick recap of some of 2025’s early arrivals, including Megan Thee Stallion’s new tequila, a culture-merging limited release from Don Julio, and another flavor in Midnight Moon’s milkshake-inspired liqueur line.

Aura Bora Acquired by Next In Natural

Sparkling water brand Aura Bora, known for its creative can designs and botanical infused flavors, has been acquired by New York-based investor and brand collective Next In Natural.