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Taste Radio: How Successful Leaders Raise Money, Build Lean Brands & Connect With Consumers

This special edition of the podcast features actionable insights and advice from interviews with six founders, creators and leaders who joined us on the show during the first half of 2023. Our guests include SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch; Poppi co-founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth; Cann co-founder and CEO Jake Bullock; Chomps co-founders Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali; Afia co-founders Farrah and Yassin Sibai; and culinary icon Padma Lakshmi.

Source: FTC Ends Review, Clearing Path for Monster’s Bang Acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday terminated its review period for Monster’s proposed acquisition of Vital Pharmaceuticals, the parent company of Bang Energy, clearing the way for the transaction to be completed later this month, according to an internal communication viewed by BevNET.

Monson Ranch Artisan Distillers Opens Its Doors in Washington

Washington State’s Monson Family, the team behind Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards and Winery, announces the opening of Monson Ranch Distillers, a small craft, family-owned distillery located in Prosser, Washington.

How Female Founders Are Fueling The Non-Alc Movement

In a BevNET video interview, three female founders in the non-alcoholic set discuss the growing contingent of women pushing the category into new places with NA bottle shops, pop-ups and innovative products to bring more inclusivity to the movement.