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HyVIDA Expands Distribution with Meijer Partnership

HyVIDA Brands Inc., producer of the world’s first hydrogen-infused sparkling waters, has expanded its Midwest retail footprint with Meijer.  The partnership with the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based supermarket chain will increase HyVIDA’s distribution coverage and an ideal partnership for the two West Michigan based companies.

Southern Breeze Sweet Tea Celebrates National Iced Tea Month

Southern Breeze Sweet Tea, the original zero calorie cold brew sweet tea inspired by the South itself, is kicking off National Iced Tea Month with money saving sales, free sweet tea and big giveaways all month long.

Poland Spring Announces Transition to 100% rPET by 2022

In its effort to remove the “single” from single-use plastic, Poland Spring today announced it has begun transitioning to recycled plastic (rPET) packaging across its still water portfolio, with the goal of reaching 100% rPET use by 2022.

Bluewater Distilling Partners with Columbia Distributing in Washington and Oregon

Bluewater Organic Distilling, the Pacific Northwest small-batch distillery known for it’s copper-distilled organic spirits, and Columbia Distributing have announced a distribution partnership in the states of Washington and Oregon. The partnership, effective May 6, 2019, is part of Columbia’s spirits’ division, which includes Constellation Brands.

C4 Announces Partnership with Athlete and Social Media Star Demi Bagby

Nutrabolt, the world's largest independent sports nutrition company and creator of C4, America’s no. 1 pre-workout brand, and XTEND, the world's no. 1 BCAA recovery brand, is proud to announce a new partnership with one-of-a-kind powerhouse athlete and social media phenom Demi Bagby

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 36: The Sudden Plan to Revolutionize a $40 Billion Category

This week’s episode features an interview with Josh Zloof, the co-founder and CEO of Sudden Coffee, an innovative brand of specialty instant coffee. Founded in 2015, Sudden is attempting to revolutionize the $40 billion market for instant coffee by emphasizing its proprietary production process and by focusing on “scalable hospitality.”

GT’s Kombucha Launches ALIVE Adaptogenic Teas

GT's Living Foods, maker of the original Kombucha and no. 1 selling brand in the U.S., has announced the launch of ALIVE, a line of adaptogenic teas inspired by Ayurvedic medicine.

Gallery: May’s New Product Launches

In this gallery, we highlight a handful of the notable new products introduced to market or announced in the past month, including new packaging formats for Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice and CHERRISH, an imported flash-brewed coffee from one of Japan’s top RTD brands, and protein-packed chocolate milk versions of two classic candy bars.

Euromonitor: ‘Indulgent’ Brands Must ‘Meet Consumers Where They’re At’

In the face of a changing consumer landscape, food and beverage brands marketing “indulgent” products must grapple with new challenges where consumers are planning their indulgence occasions, governments are increasing regulations, and innovation crossovers are blurring the lines between not just categories but whole industries.

Whiskey Brand Wolves Launches with ‘First Run’ Limited Release

Iconoclasts James Bond (Undefeated) and Jon Buscemi (Buscemi, Greats, Truff, Oliver Peoples) continue to blaze a trail with the launch of their bespoke California whiskey brand: Wolves. Distilled and bottled in California's wine country, Jon, James and their partners have sourced and designed a highly limited offering that is unlike anything else available on the Whiskey market.

VPX Files Motion to Expedite Injunction Ruling in Monster Case

Bang Energy maker Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX Sports) has filed an expedited motion for a preliminary judgement in its legal battle with Monster Energy Corp. over alleged trade dress infringement related to the latter’s REIGN line.