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Q&A: How Gut Microbiome Research And Grants Guide Danone’s Innovation

Yogurt has long been viewed as a staple of healthy diets, but it’s just part of a growing conversation around the gut microbiome – and one in which relevant CPG players, including Danone, are hoping to have a bigger part. We recently chatted with Dr. Miguel Freitas, VP of Health and Scientific Affairs North America, to learn what value the global food and beverage conglomerate sees in funding first party research.

Monster Reaches Agreement To Acquire Bang

Monster Beverage Corp. has been revealed as the winning bidder for Vital Pharmaceuticals, maker of Bang Energy, per court documents filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court in Florida. However, a pending U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation could derail the deal.

Low-Alc Haus Relaunches Under New Ownership

Sometimes it’s better to be right than to be early. Before the no/low alcohol category grew into a $11 billion business, Haus, a low-ABV Sonoma-based aperitif brand launched to much buzz in 2019.

‘Survivor’ Alum Launches Coconut Whiskey

LOS ANGELES – Watertown Whiskey, an LA-based whiskey brand, announces the launch of its first-ever coconut whiskey product, the only one on the market. Just in time for summer, the…

Santo Spirits Debuts New Ultra-Premium Santo Tequila Añejo

Today, Santo Spirits announces the fifth expression in its award-winning portfolio of ultra-premium agave spirits with the rollout of Santo Tequila Añejo. Produced by third-generation distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez and…