BodyArmor, DripDrop Launch Fresh Hydration Innovations

BodyArmor is broadening its advanced hydration offerings with its first major innovation of the new year: BodyArmor Flash I.V. Caffeine Zero Sugar; Plus, electrolyte drink mix maker DripDrop launched its new Zero Sugar Plus line this week.

SEMCAP Closes First Fund At $125M

Growth equity fund SEMCAP announced today its inaugural Food & Nutrition fund closed at $125 million, garnering commitments from a base that spans strategic investors and leading food brokers from across the industry.

Taste Radio: Celebrity CPG? Hardly. For Caliwater, The Grind Is Real.

The hardest part of building a consumer brand? It’s not the product; it’s everything that comes after. Caliwater co-founder Oliver Trevena, who launched the cactus water brand alongside fellow actor Vanessa Hudgens, opens up about the realities of fundraising, the challenges of securing and scaling distribution, and the emotional toll that building a brand can take.

Reyes In Talks to Acquire RNDC’s Business in 6 States, plus Washington, D.C.

Following the news of another major spirits supplier ditching Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), Reyes Beverage Group is “in active discussions” with  RNDC “regarding potential business transactions” in six states, as well as Washington, D.C., a spokesperson confirmed to Brewbound today.

Koia Enters Modern Soda Set with Protein Pop

Over the past 10 years, Koia has positioned itself as an innovator in plant-based protein drinks. Now, the brand is bringing that focus to the Modern Soda set with its latest line launch: Koia Protein Pop.