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Few Spirits Introduces Few Immortal Rye

Ever-innovating Evanston, IL distiller FEW Spirits has announced the release of FEW Immortal Rye, cask-strength FEW Straight Rye Whiskey proofed to bottling strength with cold-extracted “8 Immortals” tea from renowned Denver-based tea purveyor, The Tea Spot.

Bulletproof Raises $13M to Fuel Product Innovation, Omnichannel Growth

Nutrition platform brand Bulletproof 360 today announced a $13 million capital raise to fund the brand’s omnichannel expansion and the development of products in new and existing categories. The raise was led by Beliv, the Latin America-based business unit of multinational beverage corporation the CBC Group, and Rocana Ventures along with existing investors CAVU Venture Partners and Trinity Ventures.

Perrier Announces Collaboration with Takashi Murakami

PERRIER Carbonated Mineral Water has announced PERRIER x MURAKAMI, a new, vibrant collaboration with renowned artist Takashi Murakami, inspired by the pop and colorful universe of the artist and the creative and pioneering spirit of PERRIER.

WW Launches First Ready-to-Drink, Canned Coffee Lattes

WW International, Inc., a global wellness company powered by the world's leading commercial weight management program, announced the launch of its new ready-to-drink coffee available now online at the WW Shop and in WW Studios in mid-October. 

Capstar Partners, CAVU’s Christopher Launch SPAC

As special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) targeting the CPG sector have experienced a sudden surge in interest this year, Clayton Christopher is the latest food and beverage industry veteran to join the party, joining with Capstar Partners as a co-sponsor and board advisor in Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Company

Brightseed Closes $27M Financing Round

SAN FRANCISCO – Brightseed, a 2020 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and developer of Forager, the world’s first and only AI technology for phytonutrient discovery, has closed $27M in growth…

Office Hours: How Six Entrepreneurs Faced the Summer of COVID-19

A panel of six food and beverage entrepreneurs from across the country joined up with BevNET Editor in Chief Jeff Klineman to discuss the challenges that the summer of 2020 -- and the ongoing struggle with a global pandemic -- brought them. Speakers addressed ways they are overcoming challenges around production, financing, sales and marketing, offering support and advice to each other.

Blue Stripes Launches Direct-to-Consumer Whole Cacao CPG Line

Launching September 15th, Blue Stripes is the new direct-to-consumer wellness brand using the underrated cacao fruit to create innovative and delicious offerings of whole cacao creations, healthy snacks, hydrating beverages and delectable treats.