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Good Karma Acquired by Trek One Capital Good Karma Acquired by Trek One Capital

Good Karma Acquired by Trek One Capital

by Martín Caballero,

Trek One Capital is expanding its holdings in plant-based CPG with a pair of acquisitions: flax milk brand Good Karma Foods and protein bar maker No Cow.

Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules

Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules

by Brad Avery,

Three former Nutrabolt executives will be able to keep their jobs at functional beverage brand Recess after a Texas federal judge rejected a request for an injunction from their former employer, so long as they do not share or use confidential information in their new roles.

NIQ: THC Beverages Hit $239M in Mainstream Retail NIQ: THC Beverages Hit $239M in Mainstream Retail

NIQ: THC Beverages Hit $239M in Mainstream Retail

by Ferron Salniker,

THC beverages reached $239 million in the 52 weeks ending April 4 2026, up 135% versus the prior year, reflecting a scaling category despite headwinds, according to NIQ data released in April.

Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May

Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May

by Brad Avery,

Non-alcoholic beverage sales maintained a steady growth curve in the first half of May, as dollar sales rose 2.5% in the 52-week period ending May 16, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh

PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh

by Brad Avery,

The better-for-you beverage brand first founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and led by L.A. Libations is rolling out a rebrand for its 16.9 oz. PLEZi Hydration line, with plans to focus fully on a cross-generational opportunity in sports drinks, having dropped its original kids juice line.

Distribution: Little Saints Focuses on Florida Distribution: Little Saints Focuses on Florida

Distribution: Little Saints Focuses on Florida

by Brad Avery,

Adult NA cocktail maker Little Saints is mounting a concerted effort to grow across its home state of Florida, launching 120 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores across the Sunshine State next month, marking the startup’s largest retail expansion to date.

RNDC Layoffs Continue in WA, SD Ahead of Potential Deals RNDC Layoffs Continue in WA, SD Ahead of Potential Deals

RNDC Layoffs Continue in WA, SD Ahead of Potential Deals

by Ferron Salniker,

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to lay off 267 employees in Washington and 53 in South Dakota, as other distributors potentially prepare to take over RNDC’s distribution rights or operations across the country.