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¡CACTUS! Organic Cactus Water Launches

¡CACTUS! Organic Cactus Water, a new line of plant based functional waters powered by Nopal cactus leaf juice, provides consumers seeking healthy hydration, refreshment and recovery with nature’s way to hydrate under the hottest conditions.

WellWell Launches Walmart Distribution

WellWell, a plant-based beverage brand, announces its January 2020 roll out into select Walmart locations. The launch will expand WellWell’s national presence across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, reaching new consumers with its functional drinks featuring clean ingredients and low sugar content.

All Market Revamps Runa, Pushes ‘Pressed’ Coconut Waters

All Market Inc. is taking a measured approach for growing both natural energy drink Runa and coconut water brand Vita Coco, aiming to use product innovation and updated branding to develop a bigger and deeper presence within existing key retail accounts.

Hellowater To Enter 400 Southeastern Grocers Accounts

Coming off triple-digit growth in 2019, Hellowater has partnered with Southeastern Grocers to add over 400 grocery channel accounts ahead of broader expansion this year. Co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing Rusty Jones said the Chicago-based brand, which markets a line of flavored waters infused with prebiotic fibers, is now available in BI-LO and Winn Dixie stores, bringing its total nationwide footprint to about 6,000 stores.

Beneficial Blends Launches NanoLyte Certified Water-Soluble CBD

Beneficial Blends, the leading co-packing partner specializing in high quality, customized products, with beneficial health attributes, launches NanoLyte™, the first certified organic water-soluble CBD, with non-detectable THC.

KeHE Earns Cold Carrier Certification

As part of a commitment to food safety, KeHE is proud to announce it has earned the Cold Carrier Certification, the first certification of its kind focused on excellence in refrigerated transportation.

Purity Enters CBD Market Via Kadenwood Partnership

Natural beverage brand Purity Organic is teaming with CBD supplier Kadenwood on a partnership to produce a range of CBD-infused food, beverage, personal care and pet products.

Laird Superfood Introduces Plant-Based Liquid Creamers

Laird Superfood, producer of assorted plant-based superfood products, has introduced its new family of plant-based liquid creamers for consumers who want to ditch dairy and artificial flavors to elevate their coffee and fuel their day. 

Spindrift Raises $29.8M in Funding Round

Premium sparkling water maker Spindrift has raised $29.8 million in a new funding round, its largest single round to date, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week. The new round brings the Massachusetts-based company’s total financing to at least $70 million and is the first new funding the brand has received since a $20 million Series B round led by VMG Partners in 2018.

FDA Still Unclear on CBD Safety

In a report submitted yesterday to Congress (a week past its due date) FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn noted the agency still lacks enough evidence to say CBD ‘can’t hurt.’ While the report notes the FDA is “actively considering potential pathways for certain CBD products to be marketed as dietary supplements,” the agency is still seeking more scientific evidence — especially to support CBD’s safety in food.

Revive Kombucha to Release Soda Pop Series

Revive Kombucha is set to release the Revive Soda Pop Series this summer, featuring three new traditional kombucha brews; Cherry Cola, Root Beer, and Orange Soda.