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Angry Angel Doubles Store Count, Signs with UNFI and KeHE

RALEIGH, N.C. — Angry Angel, the better-for-you functional energy beverage, has announced its partnership with United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) and KeHE, the two largest distributors of natural, organic foods.…

Sagamore Spirit Releases Tequila Finish Rye

With the calendar counting down to Cinco de Mayo, the award-winning distiller has announced the release of its newest limited-edition rye whiskey that brings the best of both worlds: Sagamore Spirit Distiller’s Select Tequila Finish.

Hoist Strengthens Military Ties With New Investor, Advisor

As the competition for dollars in the evolving hydration drink market heats up, Cincinnati-based Hoist is looking for an edge. In announcing the addition of Tyler Merritt as an investor and advisor last week, the company believes it has found one.

Speed Dating: Meet 1:1 with CPG Retailers on April 15

Our special subscribers-only Retailer Speed Dating will return on Thursday, April 15. The 1:1 virtual pitch and networking event will take place from 3PM to 5PM ET, bringing together retailers and up-and-coming food and beverage brands.

Four World Champion Boxers Partner on Tequila Brand

The team of boxers joining the brand include Teofimo Lopez, Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes, Lightweight Hall of Famer Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini and “The Real Million Dollar Baby,” Maureen Shea Carranza.

Nielsen: Monster Outpaces Energy Category

Sales of Monster Energy outpaced the overall energy drink category in the two-week period ending February 27, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Monster saw U.S. dollar sales rise 8.6% year over year in the two-week period to $5.74 billion, declining slightly from 9.8% in the four-weeks and 11% in the 12-weeks.

Cloud Water Closes $2.7M Seed Round

Having stepped beyond its core identity as a CBD drink last summer, New York-based Cloud Water today announced the close of a $2.7 million seed fundraising round set to fuel further expansion into the overall functional beverage space.