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PepsiCo Bottlers Take Gatorade Pallet Fight To NY Supreme Court

A Gatorade pallet program is at the center of a complaint filed last month in New York State Supreme Court in which two major independent Pepsi bottlers and their subsidiaries accuse the company of undercutting their position after enforcing a switch to DSD last March.

Expo West Notebook: Non-Alc Expansion; Weird Gets Wired

Our latest news roundup from Expo West 2024 highlights a fresh approach from Weird Beverages, how Recess and Parch are growing the retail footprint of adult non-alcoholic drinks, and plant-based innovations from Forager Project and MALK.

Vanessa Hudgens’ Caliwater Launches Hydrating Cactus Water Pouches For Kids

Caliwater, the functional cactus water brand founded by Vanessa Hudgens and entrepreneur, Oliver Trevena, is continuing its mission to promote healthy, eco-friendly lifestyles for all with its latest product launch, Caliwater Kids; a line of plant-based cactus water drinks, conveniently packaged in colorful, spill-proof 4.2oz pouches.

Expo West 2024: Mushrooms & Marijuana Have Editors Buzzing

Reporting live from the second day of Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, California, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman examine how mushroom are having a moment, discuss the rolling momentum for hemp-derived THC drinks, and share their latest new product discoveries.

Expo West 2024: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day 1

Reporting live from Day 1 of Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, California, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman share their initial takeaways and insights from the show.

Elevator Talk: Lotza, HIKE Hopped Seltzer, Tecton, Moshi, Backyard Tea

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O'Brien, the founder and managing director of GPS Brand Consulting, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

BlueTriton Grows Water Offerings with Hawaii Volcanic Distro Deal

Premium water maker Hawaii Volcanic has inked a distribution deal with top U.S. bottled water manufacturer BlueTriton to service the Hawaii-based brand in retail, home and office accounts through its ReadyRefresh Direct Delivery platform.

Taste Radio: Kyle Cooke, Loverboy & The Reality Of Building A Lifestyle Brand

Kyle Cooke, the reality TV star and founder & CEO of premium beverage alcohol and lifestyle brand Loverboy, speaks about how he has cultivated an authentic connection between the brand and its consumers, the reason that merchandise has become a key profit center, and why, despite having 470,000 followers on Instagram, he wants to “make a better effort” on social media.

REBBL Launches New AWAKE+ PROTEIN Lineup of Functional Lattes

REBBL, the original organic and plant-powered functional beverage brand, introduces its latest innovation — AWAKE+ PROTEIN, a lineup of three protein and caffeine-fueled functional lattes with the added benefits of Lion’s Mane mushroom extract. REBBL’s exciting new offering will be available on shelves at Sprouts stores nationwide this month.