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CLEAN Cause Raises $7M in Series A

Seeking to expand its sales and marketing team, sparkling yerba mate drink maker CLEAN Cause announced today it has raised $7 million in a series A round. Speaking with BevNET, CLEAN Cause founder and CEO Wes Hurt said the round was entirely financed by private individuals from the Austin, Texas area, where the nearly five-year-old brand is based.

Ocean Spray Partners with Plug and Play

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a cooperative of more than 700 farmer families, has officially partnered with Plug and Play, the largest global innovation platform for industry accelerators.

Odwalla Launches Odwalla Zero Sugar

Odwalla is launching its most innovative product yet: Odwalla Zero Sugar. Available for $3.49 per 12 fl. oz. bottle across retailers nationwide and online, Odwalla Zero Sugar is available in three bold and indulgent flavors – Dark Choco-Berry, Strawberries & Cream and Vanilla Matcha.

People Moves: Adam Louras Steps Down as Iris Nova COO

Adam Louras Steps Down as Iris Nova COO to Launch Consulting Agency; Matt Kahn Leaves CELSIUS; Death Wish Coffee Appoints COO; Dunkin’ Brands CMO Steps Down; Zing Zang Names Brent Albertson as CEO

Spritz Sparkling Tea Announces December Launch

Spritz Sparkling Tea, a Dublin, Ohio, beverage startup, is set to launch in December with their first two flavors — a hibiscus tea kissed with flavors of dragon fruit, guava and mango, and a green tea infused with tastes of pomegranate, peach and lemon.

Hank’s Gourmet Introduces New Pumpkin Spice Craft Soda

Hank’s Gourmet Beverages, the Philadelphia-based concern that helped pioneer of the craft soda boom in the 1990s, is adding an exciting new flavor to its lineup, just in time for the holiday season, Hank’s Gourmet Pumpkin Spice Soda.

Quest Nutrition Introduces Protein Shakes

The Quest for the perfect protein shake is over! Quest Nutrition has announced the launch of craveable, ready-to-drink Quest Protein Shakes.

Vita Coco Packaging Gets a Makeover

Coconut water brand Vita Coco unveiled a packaging makeover last week, the first major visual update for the 15 year-old brand intended to reflect its continued evolution while maintaining its established identity.

Stumptown and Oatly Team For Cold Brew Line

Having helped to build the category at retail, Stumptown Coffee Roasters is deepening its commitment to cold brew with the launch of a new line, made with oat milk from Swedish brand Oatly, next month.