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Gallery: May’s New Products

Brands started gearing up for warmer weather this month, with a limited edition summer launch from DRY Botanical Bubbly, new lemonades from IZZE and cherry-flavored releases from Olipop and Ugly. Check out the gallery for notable May launches, including Rebbl’s new keto line and kombucha-infused sparkling water from Mother Kombucha.

Tower Beverage USA Donates Soft Drinks to FDNY and EMS

Often the worst situations bring out the best in people. As with 9/11, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought together millions of New Yorkers and Americans in support of one another and of first responders who dutifully report for work daily in the face of great personal risk.

Beverage Trade Network Launches ‘Get Drinks Delivered’

Beverage Trade Network Launches Get Drinks Delivered to offer small business owners a widespread platform during the COVID-19 phase. You might be delivering, but not everyone might know about it…

Pharmactive Biotech Launches Carbon Bean Extract Blend CSAT+

MADRID — Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L., launches CSAT+®, a unique, bioactive blend of carob bean extracts with a synergetic effect. Two animal studies, one published last April, have demonstrated positive…

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 87: Winning Over Investors Is Step One. Step Two Is About This.

Allison & Stephen Ellsworth, co-founders of prebiotic soda brand Poppi, spoke about lessons learned from their first year in business, the keys to winning investment on “Shark Tank,” how they navigated a brand overhaul and maintaining their independence while aligned with influential and experienced strategic partners.

G FUEL to Launch MoonPie Flavor

Breaking news: G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, has announced it has joined forces with Chattanooga Bakery, Inc. to launch an outta-this-world G FUEL MoonPie flavor on June 24th.

Office Hours: Insights into M&A, Brand Growth, and Investment During Pandemic

Office Hours returns Tuesday, June 2 at 3 p.m. ET. Jeff Klineman, BevNET’s Editor-in-Chief, will bring veteran investment bankers Jay Novak and Brandon Ng from Houlihan Lokey on the livestream to discuss the current fundraising and M&A market and take questions from viewers.

Watch: Why Now Is the “Perfect Time” For CBD Regulations Overhaul

While both the CBD and cannabis industries have attracted increased attention from consumers, investors and retailers alike, brands within these categories still face a range of unique operational challenges. Jeremy Goldstein, the COO and co-founder of both CBD brand Caliper Foods and Cannabis company Stillwater Brands, sees the potential for massive growth if the FDA “gets off its hands.”

Industry Responds to FDA Ingredient Guidance

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday released temporary guidance to allow food manufacturers to change ingredients without updating product labels, a move aimed at preventing supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, company and industry leaders are speaking up to promote consumer safety.

Nielsen: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Accelerating

At-home food and beverage consumption trends remain strong over the last month, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research released earlier this week.