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Office Hours: Private Equity and CPG During COVID-19

Office Hours returns Tuesday, May 19 at 3 p.m. ET. Investors Wayne Wu (VMG) and Robert Brown (Encore Consumer Capital) will offer financing advice and discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on investment in food and beverage companies, from sourcing and closing deals to changing terms.

Brands Give Back: Rowdy Mermaid Donates to Colorado-Based Nonprofits; Susosu Water Joins Campaign to Support Mothers in Need

The food and beverage industry continues to step up and lend support to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this roundup, we highlight brands’ efforts to give back, including Rowdy Mermaid’s donations to local Colorado nonprofits and Susosu Water’s efforts to support young and single mothers in the Washington, D.C. area.

Califia Farms Launches Protein Oat

LOS ANGELES – Califia Farms, a leading, independently-owned, plant-based food and beverage company, is celebrating National Oat Milk Day with the launch of Protein Oat, an enhanced line of nutritious,…

Watch: Alex Marx of KeHe Talks Innovation, Promotion and Planning

In this video, NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg spoke with Alex Marx, director of category management for KeHe, about how he has seen the retail industry shift and how innovation has a key role to play in helping the market to recover from disruption.

HFactor Expands to 1,500 Walmart Locations

NEW YORK — Continuing to expand their retail footprint HFactor, hydrogen infused functional water, announced today its expansion at Walmart with the addition of the popular new Tart Cherry Flavor.…

Slate Aims To Build Lifestyle Brand For ‘Adult’ Chocolate Milk

Aiming to create a better-for-you version of a nostalgic childhood staple, Boston-based Slate Milk is tackling the RTD dairy space with a new line of chocolate milks positioned to serve either as a functional protein recovery drink or as a sweet indulgence, depending on the use occasion.

Elevator Talk: Vervet Brings Bartender-Crafted Canned Cocktails to Los Angeles

Tuan Lee is the co-founder & CEO of Vervet, a startup offering bartender-crafted canned cocktails featuring house-made bitters, fresh produce from California farms and spirits developed in partnership with Ventura Spirits distillery. Using recipes from co-founder and veteran bartender Hope Ewing, the brand delivers modern riffs on classic cocktails.

YUNO Launches Line of BioTactical Drinks

YUNO has launched its line of “BioTactical Drinks” that are designed to mix and match to promote increasedenergy, focus, memory retention, relaxation or even a better night’s sleep.