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Taste Radio: How To Give Modern Consumers Something ‘Better’

The gang’s all here… in San Diego. The hosts convene at BevNET’s west coast office where they talk about how Fly By Jing nailed its foray into a popular food category and also highlight the debut of a convenient ethnic comfort food brand and Olipop’s upgrade on a legacy soda flavor.

Poppi Faces Fresh Class Action Against Health Claims

Poppi is facing its second class action this year taking aim at its purported nutrition credentials, as a lawsuit filed this week in California alleges the prebiotic soda brand’s sugar content more than offsets any gut health benefits.

California Approves Hemp THC Ban

Hemp-derived THC beverages and edibles are now officially off limits in California after the state's Office of Administrative Law approved Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed emergency ban on Monday.

Danone Makes $283M Offer to Purchase Lifeway Foods [Updated]

Danone SA is making a move to acquire leading kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods, offering $283 million, or $25 per share, for the publicly traded company, according to a Schedule 13D form filed yesterday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.