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Halfday Unveils ‘Mature And Modern’ New Look

Canned iced tea Halfday has unveiled a packaging refresh intended to bring a more mature look to the brand's appearance and better message its better-for-you attributes to consumers.

Spindrift Launches Better-For-You SODA Line

The SODA line is launching with five flavors, including a few that look to step off the beaten path of offerings by mainstream soda brands: Concord Freeze, Ginger Ale, Orange Cream Float, Shirley Temple and Strawberry Shortcake.

Taste Radio: How Yaza Went National at Whole Foods Just Weeks After Its Launch

How many brands can you name that secured national distribution at Whole Foods just weeks after launching? In this episode, we dive into one such success story: Yaza, a rapidly emerging brand of Lebanese-style labneh. We also test yet another "pizza wine" and chat about Hailee Steinfeld's angelic take on RTD cocktails.

Universal Pure Buys Dora’s Naturals’ HPP Business

Northeast distributor Dora’s Naturals is out of the High-Pressure Processing business as the company has sold its HPP assets to Universal Pure Holdings LLC, a cold chain food safety solutions provider.

Celsius Acquires Alani Nu for $1.8 Billion

The energy drink market just got a little smaller, as Celsius Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire competitor Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock.

Distribution: Kiki Milk Adds Sprouts, Closes Series Seed

Kiki Milk, maker of an organic plant-based milk line marketed to children and families, is extending its brick-and-mortar footprint with 440 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country; Korean Pear beverage brand Seoul Juice is now available nationwide in QuikTrip locations.