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Gallery: August’s New CBD Drinks

As summer fades into fall, the momentum behind CBD beverages looks set to continue well through the end of 2019 and beyond. In this gallery, we showcase some of the notable CBD-infused beverages to debut over the past month, including a two-SKU shot line from Tempo, a sparkling water from Colorado craft brewery Left Hand and Mike Tyson’s DWiiNK.

Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee Launches

Jägermeister, the no. 1 selling imported liqueur in the United States, continues to evolve its innovation strategy with the launch of a brand-new product: Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee.

MATI Earns “Clean Label” Certification from Clean Label Project

MATI Healthy Energy, the organic energy drink with the cleanest label and simplest ingredients, is now the first energy drink in the world to earn “Clean Label” certification and a Purity Award from the Clean Label Project, the leading non-profit organization that uses data and science to bring transparency to consumer product labelling.

Brockmans Gin Gift Pack Returns

Brockmans Gin, the super-premium, new style gin ‘like no other,’ is once again bringing back its handsome gift carton in time for the 2019 holiday gift-giving season.

People Moves: Stratus Group Hires CORE Vets to Lead Sales Growth

Stratus Group Hires CORE Hydration Veterans to Lead Sales Growth; KOPU Names Richard Harrison as Director of Sales; Owl’s Brew Expands Advisory Board; Waterloo Co-Founder and Former CMO Launches CANTEEN Spirits; BevMo! Names Matthew Champion as SVP and CMO; Pawan Kalra Named CEO at Pressed Juicery

Lucta/FFS Opens New Culinary Test Kitchen

FFS has opened a new savory flavor and application lab in Mahwah, New Jersey as part of its collaborative effort with Barcelona-based parent company Lucta.

Gallery: August’s New Product Launches

As summer comes to a close and retailers make the transition from summer to autumn, beverage brands are getting into the spirit with fall-themed coffee creamer from Coffee Mate, seasonal oat milk latte flavors from Chameleon and a MTN Dew Halloween mystery flavor.

MALK Organics Debuts New Organic Plant-Based Creamers

MALK Organics, the cold-pressed nut milk brand best known for creating clean, plant-based milk alternatives, has announced the launch of its MALK Creamer line available exclusively at Whole Foods Markets.

Elevator Talk: Corina’s Takes a Fresh Approach to Switchel

Corina Belle-Isle is the founder and president of Corina's Drinking Vinegars, a company that has updated the traditional switchel recipe for the modern beverage consumer. The brand's "Switchy" pairs the functional benefits of apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger and lime juice, with the satisfying mouth feel of a bubbly soda.

Harrogate Tipple to Launch Official Downton Abbey Gin and Whiskey Range

Harrogate Tipple, an independent UK craft distillery which is part owned by renowned master distiller Tom Nichol, will be producing a new officially licensed spirits range inspired by the television phenomenon Downton Abbey, which was produced by Carnival Films and MASTERPIECE.

Taste Radio Ep. 178: You Might Be Surprised By Dr. Andrew Weil’s Take On Top Of Mind Trends

In this episode, we sat down with one of the most influential health and wellness experts in America, Dr. Andrew Weil. As part of our interview, Dr. Weil discussed his views on anecdotal versus clinical evidence, the concept of “food as medicine,” and his growing interest in personalized nutrition, cannabis and psychedelics. He also explained his criteria for endorsing and investing in food and beverage brands.