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Chinova Bioworks Raises $6 Million in Series A Investment

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick— Chinova Bioworks (Chinova), a Canadian company addressing the growing consumer demand for healthy, natural, clean-label ingredients, has closed a $6 million Series A funding round. DSM Venturing…

NACS: Inflation Could Boost Private Label, In-Store Convenience Sales Grew 8.7% in 2021

As inflation continues to put a higher burden on consumers’ wallets, the National Association of Conveniences Stores (NACS) predicted that private label CPG products could continue to play a larger role in total in-store sales, according to the industry group’s 2021 State of the Industry report, released this month.

Four Sigmatic Expands Range With Super Powders

Answering consumer demand for more caffeine-free products, mushroom supplement maker Four Sigmatic is widening its functional brand platform with the release of Super Powders, a three-SKU line of enhanced powdered mixes.

Flow Beverage Corp. Launches Best Selling Flavors in New Formats

Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) announced that it has launched a 1 liter format for two of its best selling flavors, Strawberry Rose and Peach Blueberry. The new product formats have been launched through a national roll-out through Sprouts Farmers Market (“Sprouts”) locations and direct to consumer in the United States and Canada.

FEW Spirits and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Collaborate on Motor Oil Whiskey

FEW Spirits announces the release of Motor Oil Whiskey, a new, limited-release collaboration between FEW Spirits Founder and Master Distiller Paul Hletko and modern rock icons Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, honoring the 21st anniversary of the band’s seminal debut album, B.R.M.C.

Koloa Rum Company Introduces Sparkling Hawaiian Rum Canned Cocktails

Award-winning Koloa Rum Company launches Sparkling Hawaiian Rum Canned Cocktails — its latest ready-to-drink product line. Ideal for summer cocktails on-the-go, the new product complements Koloa Rum's existing broad portfolio, keeping in step with the company's ongoing development of products that capture a wide-ranging appeal.

Gothic Gin Named an Official Associate Partner of Goodwood Festival of Speed

U.S. gin brand Gothic Gin, a Double Gold award-winning gin in the internationally acclaimed 2022 San Francisco Spirits Competition, has been announced as an official associate partner of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard that takes place on June 23rd to 26th at Goodwood, West Sussex.

The Plug Partners with L.A. Libations, Opens Funding Round

After two years of plugging away at the hangover prevention beverage category, California-based startup The Plug is repositioning itself as a functional liver health brand as it prepares to expand in retail this year via a partnership with beverage incubator L.A. Libations.

Out of the Box: How Grisa Soba Built Flaviar Into A Digital Spirits Hub

In his own words, Grisa Soba has “always been a contrarian and tried to do things differently.” That approach has taken Flaviar, the spirits enthusiast membership club Soba launched in 2012 from a simple tasting box format to one of the largest clubs of its kind serving the U.S. and EU.

HOP WTR Launches New Peach Flavor

HOP WTR – the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients – is adding Peach to the flavor roster, perfect for summertime sipping. HOP WTR Peach delivers a sweet, juicy flavor with a strong hint of hops and is infused with mood-boosting adaptogens and nootropics. The new refreshing and hydrating flavor is sure to be your go-to cold bev as mercury rises. Plus, like all HOP WTR beverages, this brew is proudly crafted with no alcohol, calories, carbs or sugar.