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Kara Goldin Replaced as CEO Amid Exec Shakeup at Hint

Hint, Inc. CEO Kara Goldin and COO Theo Goldin have been removed from their c-suite roles at the flavored water brand, according to sources close to the company. Hint’s board of directors made the decision this week to reassign the Goldins, who founded the brand in 2005, to unspecified new roles at the company.

High Society: Ex-AB Veterans Debut Cannabis Seltzer in St. Louis

After spending nearly a combined 50 years working at beer giant Anheuser-Busch (AB) at its headquarters in St. Louis, Doug Mars and Corey Christanell are hoping to emerge as an early player in Missouri’s nascent cannabis beverage market with the launch of Society.

Romeo’s Gin Launches Romeo’s Gin V

Romeo's gin opens the doors to a new dimension of tasting with romeo’s gin V, a unique and surreal lime, honeydew melon and green grape gin. A co-creation with Canadian digital artist FVCKRENDER that once again pushes the boundaries of what a spirit can be.

In the Courtroom: Big Beverage Inc. and Happy Hour Drinks Take on Happi Co.

In this courtroom roundup: alcoholic beverage brand Happy Hour Drinks filed a suit against cannabis drink maker Happi Co. for trademark infringement, Nestlé and Danone settled trade dress lawsuit over coffee creamers and the founder of a tequila startup pled guilty to securities fraud scheme.

Dry Launches Non-Alcoholic Botanical Bubbly Reserve

DRY Soda Co.,purveyor of sophisticated non-alcoholic, botanical-forward beverages, announced the debut of a new sophisticated sparkling beverage perfect for fall and seasonal entertaining, Botanical Bubbly Reserve.

Beak & Skiff Looks to Establish CBD Line with Wegmans Launch

Best known in its home state, Lafayette, New York-based Beak & Skiff Apple Farms has been making and selling apple-based products for over 110 years. Now, as the U.S. hemp industry opens up and expands, the family-owned company is turning to the once prohibited cash crop as a major new avenue for growth.

People Moves: Health-Ade’s Justin Trout Exits, David Yarmoff Named COO

Health-Ade Kombucha co-founder and longtime COO Justin Trout has left the company. The California-based kombucha brand announced his departure this week as newly appointed COO David Yarmoff slides into the role; Also, Swedish plant-based milk maker Sproud named Sara Berger as its new Global CEO this week.

BevNET Best of 2021 Award Nominees

For just the second time ever, BevNET accepted nominations for the awards, resulting in 376 nominations spanning a wide field of brands, products, people and campaigns that reflect the diversity and rich tapestry of our industry.

Oh Hi’s Sparkling CBD Seltzers Available Online Nationwide

Oh Hi Beverages’ lineup of CBD-infused sparkling seltzers are now available to purchase online at cbdohhi.com. Light, crisp and refreshing, Oh Hi’s CBD seltzers can be delivered to doorsteps nationwide.