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Taste Radio Ep. 173: In The Booming Business of eSports, This Brand Is Pressing All The Right Buttons

In this episode, G Fuel founder/CEO Cliff Morgan spoke about how the energy drink brand has been able to weave itself into the social fabric of the gaming community through influencer marketing, partnerships and original content. He also discussed the importance of constant and focused interaction with consumers through digital platforms like Twitch and why he’s taken a personal interest in the brand's social media initiatives.

Right On Brands Expands Distribution in Mississippi With Southwest Distributors

Right On Brands, Inc. (RTON), an SEC reporting company and developer of ENDO Water, a pH balanced, hemp-infused, premium CBD drink, is pleased to announce it has expanded its distribution network with the addition of Southwest Distributors, Inc., an independent beer distributor located in southwest Mississippi.

MindFull, Inc. Earns B Corporation Certification 

MindFull, Inc., an innovator in the organic food and beverage industry, has announced its certification as a B Corporation. The designation reaffirms MindFull Inc.’s commitment to renewable resources, sustainable business practices and organic, ethically sourced ingredients.  

Shine Water to Launch in Publix

Physician Made Beverages has announced an upcoming launch in Publix grocery stores located in Miami, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Atlanta and Charlotte.

CBD Brand Sunday Scaries Extends to RTD With Infused Energy Shot

This month, San Diego-based Sunday Scaries, which produces CBD infused tinctures and gummy supplements, introduced its first ready-to-drink product: YOLO, a 2 oz. shot that pairs 50 mg of full spectrum CBD with a 200 mg dose of natural caffeine.

Elmhurst 1925 Debuts Single Serve Milked Oats

Elmhurst 1925, maker of simple, nutritious and incredibly delicious plant-based milks, has announced the debut of Single Serve Milked Oats, an 11 oz. version of its beloved 32 oz. Milked Oats.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 44: This Innovation Guru Gets Personal About The Future of Food

Rizal Hamdallah, Global Chief Innovation Officer of Ocean Spray, explained why he’s bullish about the future of personalized nutrition, how the company attempts to “develop and deliver innovative products that consumers didn't even know they needed,” and why he’s critical of how some brands are promoting sustainability.

Urban Remedy Enters the East Coast Via WFM Partnership

In 2018 Paul Coletta, the CEO of ultra-fresh food and beverage producer Urban Remedy, told NOSH that he would take the company into new markets beyond California -- despite the risks and difficulty in doing so. Now, nearly a year to the day, it appears Coletta is following through on that promise.

Nutpods Secures Investment From VMG Partners

Non-dairy creamer brand Nutpods, which markets a line of dairy-free almond and coconut-based creamers, has closed a round of fundraising with VMG Partners for an undisclosed amount, the company told BevNET last week.

Juice Served Here to Relaunch in Fall

Last summer, Juice Served Here co-founder Greg Alterman took to the defunct brand’s Instagram account to tell its followers that the California-based company would one day return. Now, Alterman says, the day is here, as he plans for a fall 2019 relaunch.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Joins VOSS As Investor, Advisor

Imported Norwegian premium water brand VOSS announced this morning that actor and wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has joined the company as an investor and strategic advisor. The 47-year old California native will also serve as the face of a new marketing campaign entitled “Live Every Drop.”

Rooted Shots Powdered Wellness Shots Launch

Rooted Shots are new individual wellness shots in powder form that contain 500mg of Vitamin C and organic superfoods that are easy to take on the go.