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Bossa Nova Recruits Neil Kimberley to Steer Relaunch as Functional Sparkling Brand

Seventeen years ago, Bossa Nova helped create the market for acai juices in the U.S. Now, its founder Alton Johnson – working alongside beverage industry veteran Neil Kimberely, himself fresh off a nine-year stint as Chief Strategy Officer at premium water brand Essentia – is bringing the defunct brand back, although this time it will be dancing to a different beat.

Taste Radio: The Giants Have More Of Everything. But Charles Joly Is Winning Because He Has This.

Charles Joly, an acclaimed mixologist and co-founder of pioneering RTD cocktail maker Crafthouse Cocktails, discussed how the brand has distinguished itself via quality, consistency and variety, the impact of his experience and reputation in its development and how focusing on taste helped establish and cement the company’s relationships with retail buyers.

Butterfly Locks In $1 Billion For Food-focused Investments

Private equity firm Butterfly announced today it has closed its sophomore fund, securing commitments from an undisclosed number of institutional investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and food investors to invest a total of $1 billion in “seed to fork” food-focused entities.

Hilton Head Distillery Launching Panela and Solera Rum Products

Hilton Head Distillery is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its Panela and Solera Rum products at the distillery and retail locations across South Carolina. Limited batches of each unique copper pot-distilled rum will be released.

Zamora Company USA Appoints Juan Vega to National Sales Director

Zamora Company USA, the U.S. operating company of the Madrid-based owner of popular wine and spirits brands has announced that Juan Vega has been promoted to the newly established role of National Sales Director, effective September 4, 2022.

Monster: Bang IP Case ‘Not Frivolous,’ Claim for Attorney Fees Denied

A federal judge has rejected Monster’s motion to be awarded $6 million in attorney’s fees over its “intensely litigated” dispute with Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), parent company to Bang Energy, on grounds that the case was not considered frivolous or unreasonable in accordance with the Lanham Act.

Golden Tiger Launches Sparkling Turmeric Lemonades

Golden Tiger launched its Sparkling Turmeric Lemonades on its Amazon store. Similar to the brand's Recovery category, Golden Tiger's 3 new Sparkling SKUs have 100mg Bioactive Curcumin+ Organic Superfoods.