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Beneficial Blends Launches NanoLyte Certified Water-Soluble CBD

Beneficial Blends, the leading co-packing partner specializing in high quality, customized products, with beneficial health attributes, launches NanoLyte™, the first certified organic water-soluble CBD, with non-detectable THC.

KeHE Earns Cold Carrier Certification

As part of a commitment to food safety, KeHE is proud to announce it has earned the Cold Carrier Certification, the first certification of its kind focused on excellence in refrigerated transportation.

Purity Enters CBD Market Via Kadenwood Partnership

Natural beverage brand Purity Organic is teaming with CBD supplier Kadenwood on a partnership to produce a range of CBD-infused food, beverage, personal care and pet products.

Laird Superfood Introduces Plant-Based Liquid Creamers

Laird Superfood, producer of assorted plant-based superfood products, has introduced its new family of plant-based liquid creamers for consumers who want to ditch dairy and artificial flavors to elevate their coffee and fuel their day. 

Spindrift Raises $29.8M in Funding Round

Premium sparkling water maker Spindrift has raised $29.8 million in a new funding round, its largest single round to date, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week. The new round brings the Massachusetts-based company’s total financing to at least $70 million and is the first new funding the brand has received since a $20 million Series B round led by VMG Partners in 2018.

FDA Still Unclear on CBD Safety

In a report submitted yesterday to Congress (a week past its due date) FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn noted the agency still lacks enough evidence to say CBD ‘can’t hurt.’ While the report notes the FDA is “actively considering potential pathways for certain CBD products to be marketed as dietary supplements,” the agency is still seeking more scientific evidence — especially to support CBD’s safety in food.

Revive Kombucha to Release Soda Pop Series

Revive Kombucha is set to release the Revive Soda Pop Series this summer, featuring three new traditional kombucha brews; Cherry Cola, Root Beer, and Orange Soda.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 75: When Building A Brand Means Creating A New Category

William Siff, founder and CEO of Goldthread, discussed why building the plant-based tonic brand was akin to “inventing a category,” effective methods for driving consumer education and brand awareness, defining metrics for success and how the company incorporates ingredient trends into its innovation strategy.

Farmhouse Culture Launches Single Serve Gut Shots

A shot to the gut sounds painful, but the Gut Shot we're referring to feels fantastic as it rebalances the digestive system through probiotics from real food. It knocks out the need for lab-based probiotic supplements and replaces them with a single shot of natural probiotics from organic fermented vegetables.