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JoyFace Collective Launches North Florida’s First Hemp Seltzer

JoyFace Collective is excited to announce the release of North Florida's first CBD-infused seltzer. The lineup of refreshing beverages will launch with Peach and Lemon-Lime. JoyFace seltzer is a flavored hemp beverage that's low calorie and contains zero carbs, with no added sugars or sweeteners.

Rise Brewing Co. Sues PepsiCo, Alleging Trademark Infringement

Rise Brewing Co. is taking PepsiCo to court. The nitro cold brew coffee maker filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois yesterday alleging that PepsiCo violated its trademark when it launched MTN Dew Rise Energy, a new energy drink which rolled out to stores this spring.

Free Samples Return To Grocery Stores Nationwide

Here’s another marker that life is approaching a post-pandemic “new normal”: the reintroduction of free samples in grocery stores nationwide. To the relief of brands, who have long relied on sampling to win customers, many retailers announced plans this month to allow brands back in-store for product demonstrations.

Reed’s Launches Real Ginger Ale Mocktails: Shirley Tempting & Transfusion

Reed’s Inc. is excited to announce the launch of two new, zero sugar Really REAL Ginger Ale Mocktails - Shirley Tempting and Transfusion. Packed with 2,000 mg of fresh, organic pressed ginger, the new flavors bring a REAL ginger twist to the classic beverages, just in time for the warmer weather.

Inko’s Brand Go Up For Sale

Wholesome Tea Company, makers of Inko’s, Blue Buddha and Jade Monk Teas, announces the sale of its unique portfolio of high potential brands.

SunDaze to Launch in SoCal with a Goal of Taking Citrus Cocktail Occasions Beyond Brunch

With a trippy Southern California vibe and inspiration from mimosas, the SunDaze line of citrus ready-to-drink canned cocktails is aiming to unchain the juice occasion from brunch. SunDaze — which checks in at 6% ABV and comes in three flavors: Original Citrus, Botanical Citrus and Spicy Citrus — was founded by long-time CPG marketing consultant Arthur Gallego.

Introducing BOMBAY BRAMBLE Gin Made With Blackberries And Raspberries

Heralding a new era in flavored gin, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the world's leading premium gin brand by volume and value, announces the US launch of BOMBAY BRAMBLE, a new creative expression of gin bursting with the natural flavors of blackberries and raspberries.

GURU Organic Energy Announces $52.6 Million Bought Deal Public Offering

GURU Organic Energy Corp. announced that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Stifel GMP and CIBC Capital Markets to purchase from the Company 3,287,500 Offered Shares at a price of $16.00 per Offered Share for gross proceeds of approximately $17.6 million to the Company and $35.0 million to the Selling Shareholders.

Six Entrepreneurs Advance To New Beverage Showdown 21 Final Round

The pandemic triggered an increased demand for functional and immune-boosting products over the past year – something that founders and judges paid attention to as they vied for the top prize in BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown 21 Semifinals.

Ohza Closes $4M Round Led by CircleUp

Ready-to-drink cocktail maker Ohza announced today it has closed a $4 million funding round led by CircleUp Growth Partners. The financing is expected to help the brand scale nationwide as it partners with distributors such as Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Breakthru Beverage group.

Nirvana Group Launches Cannabis Beverage Line

Nirvana Group, one of the premier diversified cannabis companies in Oklahoma, is kicking it up a notch this summer by launching a new beverage line, Liquid Leaf, across the state.