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BeatBox Beverages Adds Tropical Punch to Party Punch Line Up

BeatBox Beverages is releasing a punched-up version of a favorite summer flavor to its line of the “World’s Tastiest Party Punch.” Tropical Punch is packed with fresh fruit flavors and bursts of crisp, refreshing notes.

Taste Radio Ep. 175: They Called Him Crazy. Now They’re Eating Their Words… And His Pickles.

Grillo’s Pickles founder/CEO Travis Grillo spoke about why he pursued his passion despite the naysayers and explained why he fondly recalls the days when he was struggling and broke. He also discussed the unconventional way that Grillo’s got into Whole Foods, how he considers new hires and investment and why he’s just as likely to take advice from a homeless person as he would from a billionaire.

BevNET Magazine Feature: Iced Tea’s Fizz Factor

The massive success of carbonated waters, led by brands like LaCroix, Sparkling Ice and Bubly, has not gone unnoticed by the broader beverage space. Brands in categories such as coffee, coconut water and now tea have all sought to inject fizzy innovations into their respective products.

Bearcat Infused Bourbon Adds Midwest Distribution

Bearcat Infused Bourbon, the 80-proof infused bourbon whiskey created in honor of female distillers, bootleggers and industry innovators, is thrilled to announce added distribution throughout the Midwest with plans for nationwide expansion later this year.

Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal Launches

Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal is crafted with an art handed down by five generations. This wild agave blend mezcal is a gift from ancient times. Sweet, aromatic and smokey, authentic, yet elegant: Xiaman Mezcal will appeal to all your senses.

Tempo Launches New Line of CBD Wellness Beverages

Tempo, producer of vibrantly natural, functional beverages, has announced its recent launch of a line of cannabis-infused wellness shots. The new 2.5 oz wellness shots are infused with 25 milligrams of high quality hemp-derived CBD.

Distribution Roundup: Pillars Doubles Store Count

Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt Doubles Store Count; Yerbae Adds 2,000 Stores; MATI Energy Launches Whole Foods Southwest, Focuses on Office Accounts; LIFEAID Partners with Hudson News Distributors; ITO EN Oi Ocha Green Teas to Enter Walmart; HFactor Adds 1,500 Walmart Locations

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 46: What Happens When You Never Release The Gas Pedal?

No Cow founder/CEO Daniel Katz spoke about his passion for entrepreneurship and the genesis of his plant-based protein bar brand, which he launched with no business plan or extensive market research. He also discussed why his initial “play the numbers” retail strategy worked, why he rarely asks for advice, and why he decided to return as CEO less than a year after stepping down from the role.

Jones Soda: Revenue Down in Q2

Jones Soda Co. reported a 10 percent decrease in year-over-year revenue in the second quarter in an earnings call with investors yesterday. During the call, Jones CEO Jennifer Cue discussed hemp and CBD company Heavenly Rx’s recent investment and the company’s plans for the development of a CBD-infused beverage line.