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HiBall Energy Returns to Retail with Whole Foods Launch

Operating under the company’s Tilray Wellness better-for-you food and beverage division, the launch comes after Tilray bought HiBall from Anheuser-Busch InBev in an $85 million cash deal that also included eight craft beer brands.

Chobani Grows Idaho Production Footprint

Greek yogurt brand Chobani has broken ground this week on a 500,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Twin Falls, Idaho facility that will increase capacity by 50%.

Distribution Roundup: Cure Hydration Hits Whole Foods

The natural channel retailer will launch Cure’s Kids line, including Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade and Mixed Berry flavors, in over 500 stores across the country beginning next week. That rollout will be followed by the addition of Cure’s core adult-focused products in April.

Diageo’s Shift: What the Distill Ventures Decision Signals For The Spirits Industry

After over a decade of investing in emerging spirits and adult non-alc brands, last week Diageo confirmed that its venture arm Distill Ventures will cease bringing new brands into its portfolio. What does the wind-down signal for the spirits group and does it say something about the larger spirits industry?

Poppi Reaches $8.9M Settlement Over Gut Health Claims

As Pepsi closes the deal on its $1.65 billion acquisition of Poppi (VNGR Beverages), the prebiotic soda maker may be nearing another deal, this one with a class action group of consumers alleging they were misled by the drink’s gut-health claims.