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FDA Issues CBD Warnings and Alerts of Possible Side Effects

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday issued 15 warning letters to cannabidiol (CBD) companies and updated its advice for consumers to follow while regulations are developed. Citing numerous safety concerns and a lack of scientific information, FDA said it cannot recognize CBD as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human or animal food.

In the Courtroom: Coca-Cola Goes to Trial with Hansen Family

Coca-Cola Goes to Trial with Hansen Family; White Claw and Coke Fight Over ‘Surge’ Name; Vitamin Shoppe Files Trademark Suit Against PLNT; PepsiCo Owes $2.65 Million to Iowa Bottling Company; Ocean Spray May Pay $5.4 Million in Class Action

Kraken Rum Announces New Partnership

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum has announced its most ominous challenge to-date, a high-stakes sweepstakes in partnership with WWE’s third global brand, NXT, challenging fans to tell NXT Superstars what finishing move it would take to bring down the mythical sea beast, The Kraken, for a chance to win a trip to WrestleMania in Tampa, FL on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Few Spirits Releases Few Cold Cut

FEW Spirits, announces today the release of FEW Cold Cut, a new expression in the ever-innovating Evanston, IL-based brand’s portfolio in which cask-strength FEW bourbon is mashed, fermented, distilled, aged and bottled at the FEW distillery then “cut” with cold brew coffee for an entirely new drinking experience.

European Meal Replacement Brand Mana Launches in U.S.

Seeking to capitalize on the growing market for meal replacement beverages, Czech Republic-based “complete nutrition” shake maker Mana announced last week it will launch in the U.S. via ecommerce this year, with direct-to-consumer preorders expected to ship in December.