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MASH Appeal: Boylan-Owned MASH Rebrands with Ambitions Beyond N.Y. Market

Last week, Boylan announced a rebranding and new format for MASH, moving the product from proprietary 16 oz. plastic bottles to 12 oz. slim cans. As well, the products have been reformulated to remove artificial coloring and the line has been reduced from six flavors to four.

Bang Initiates Mass Layoffs in Florida

Bang Energy’s parent company Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX) has initiated mass layoffs, including all employees at its Weston, Florida facility, in preparation for its anticipated acquisition by Monster Beverage Corp., according to an internal memo viewed by BevNET.

Six Questions with Heidi Dillion, New CEO of Distill Ventures

Heidi Dillon was appointed CEO of Distill Ventures (DV) last month, the Diageo-backed independent drinks accelerator whose investments include Westward Whiskey, Ritual Zero Proof, and ready-to-drink cocktail Vervet, among others.

Anteel Tequila Launches Statewide in DMV With WC Beverage

Since 2019, Anteel Tequila has won 92 awards and accolades making it one of the most awarded emerging brands in the tequila sector and will be launching in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with WC Beverage in June 2023.

Junipero Gin Announces 2nd Annual Martini Week

Junipero Gin, America's Original Craft Gin, announced that it is hosting the second annual Martini Week and expanding across the U.S. What started in 2022 as a tribute to San Francisco, the birthplace of both the Martini and Junipero Gin, is now a country-wide invitation to honor one of the world's most celebrated cocktails.

SUNBOY Launches Anti-Hustle Coconut Club

Leading alcoholic coconut water producer, SUNBOY Spiked Coconut Water, has unveiled its Anti-Hustle Coconut Club (AHCC) campaign with the release of a joyful commercial highlighting the social and transportive qualities of the brand’s unique coconut cocktails.

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.