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When The Bubble’s Bursting: Inside LaCroix’s Decline

As the sparkling water category experiences all time highs, LaCroix -- the brand that helped ignite the trend -- should have a lot to celebrate right now. Instead, the 38 year-old brand is struggling to maintain dominance in a marketplace that is rapidly moving past it.

ONE ROQ Vodka Announces Distribution Agreement with MHW, Ltd.

ONE ROQ Spirits, architects of internationally award-winning American premium vodka, ONE ROQ, this past spring announced a critical agreement with MHW, Ltd., a global beverage alcohol importer and distributor with licenses dating back to the 1930’s in the United States.

CBD Portfolio Co. Takes 25% Stake in Jones Soda

Jones Soda came closer to producing a line of CBD-infused drinks yesterday as Hemp and CBD portfolio company HeavenlyRx Ltd., a subsidiary of SOL Global Investments, announced yesterday it has acquired a 25% stake in the Seattle-based beverage maker.

Nadi Rebrands, Debuts Two New Flavors

Organic rosehip drink creator NADI is excited to announce two new flavors, redesigned labels with original paintings by a Georgian artist, and broader distribution of its all-natural drinks throughout the United States.

Sip City Rebrands to Sunomi Switchel

The Washington, D.C. based switchel company, Sip City, has rebranded to Sunōmi Switchel. Sunōmi, loosely translated, means vinegar drink in Japanese.

Caledonia Spirits Opens New Distillery

Caledonia Spirits, the Vermont-based distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka, will open the doors to its new distillery in Montpelier on Saturday, June 29.

Oatly GM: ‘We Don’t Want to Wait Too Long to Start Expanding’

Oatly is ready to offer shoppers more than just milk, general manager Mike Messersmith told NOSH. Over the next two months the oat milk company will launch a line of ice cream into several national retailers. In 2020 the company will also bring online its largest facility to-date and double its current manufacturing capacity.

Maui Brewing Company Introduces Kupu Spirits

Maui Brewing Company, Hawai`i’s largest independent craft brewery, has announced a major brand expansion with the introduction of Hawaii’s first locally made, ready-to-enjoy canned cocktail line, Kupu Spirits.

General Mills & GoodBelly Partner to Launch Cereal and Yogurt

While Activia may not be a brand that resonates with younger shoppers, General Mills believes its message of digestive health does. That’s why the corporation is deepening its strategic partnership with natural brand GoodBelly Probiotics by launching a line of lactose-free yogurts and cereal this week.

Wells Fargo: Monster Makes It Reign, But Bang Keeps Pressure

Despite a strong start by its fitness energy sub-brand Reign, Monster Energy Corp. is still feeling the pressure from insurgent competitor Bang, according to a Wells Fargo Securities analysis of Nielsen data released this week.

PureCircle Adds to Commercial Team

Having solved the challenges of taste and supply, PureCircle (LSE: PURE), the leading global producer and innovator of stevia sweeteners, is now better poised than ever to help beverage and food companies reduce sugar without using artificial sweeteners.