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Feisty Fights for a Female-Focus Within Protein Soda

Vy Cutting, founder and CEO of U.K.-based Feisty Soda – and a former fashion designer – believes there’s an opportunity not only to play to the high protein diet trend, but to forge a real connection with female consumers.

Report: Nestlé Worked with French Government to Cover Up Perrier Scandal

A French Senate investigation found this week that Nestlé colluded with French government officials to cover up that it had filtered its Perrier brand of sparkling water in clear violation of French and European Union standards for the term “natural mineral water.”

There Wasn’t One Destination to Buy Black-Owned Spirits, So This ‘Tech Nerd’ Built It

Like many people cooped up during the pandemic, Washington, D.C. resident Charles Everett spent much of his time on lockdown scrolling social media and building out his bar. But in the case of these quarantine hobbies, Everett’s quest to collect Black-owned spirits and share them on social media has turned into something bigger: the first bev-alc e-commerce site entirely devoted to Black-owned products.

Elevator Talk: Hip Pop, Pari, Aqua Boost, Pablo’s Mate, Zenjoy

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Adam Louras, a principal with Mercenary, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Distribution: Laurel’s Takes A2 Lattes East With Wegmans

The Los Angeles-based RTD coffee maker is bringing its three-SKU line of A2 dairy milk-based lattes — including a new matcha variety — into all 150-plus Wegmans stores this month, a move that founder Isabel Washington says brings the brand deeper into a channel where it can thrive.

Soda, Energy Drinks Dropped From Nebraska SNAP

Nebraska has successfully petitioned the USDA to remove soda and energy drinks from the state’s SNAP benefits, signaling a broader change happening in MAHA policy and its impact on the beverage industry.