In this roundup of cannabis and CBD related news, we highlight Miraflora's venture into beverages and new products from infused mocktail lines Artet and WUNDER, as well as a liquid infusion from ALT. Also, Venice Brands launches CBD marketplace Arrive.

Having secured a critical round of funding to keep the company afloat earlier this year, Tru is turning its focus back towards positive growth with a pivot in both product and strategy.

Zevia, a maker of stevia-sweetened zero calorie beverages, announced today it has closed a $200 million minority investment by Canadian firm Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). According to Zevia CEO and chairman Paddy Spence, the new financing will support a global expansion strategy in the coming year.

Sprouts Farmers Market has aligned with L.A. Libations to test emerging, better-for-you brands in California as part of an ongoing partnership that will feature products in the beverage incubator’s SoCal Incubation Program (SIP), the retailer announced this week.

Driven by consumer trends and tightening restrictions around product labeling in Meixco, soda brand Buho has taken on a complete line reformulation of its eight flavors which takes it into the realm of functionality with the addition of plant-based prebiotic fibers.

Giannuzzi Group, LLP, a New York-based law firm focused on the food and beverage industry, has renamed itself Giannuzzi Lewendon, LLP effective January 1 reflecting founding partner Ryan Lewendon; also Mad Tasty Names Kyle Simon as Director of Supply Chain and Operations and The Coca-Cola Company to Cut 2,200 Jobs.

BevNET honors the companies, brands, individuals, products, ideas and trends that shaped the beverage landscape during a year of unprecedented challenges and disruption.

Beyond its appeal to gamers, though, the launch of a dedicated direct-to-consumer digital platform for MTN DEW Game Fuel may also represent a potential testing of the waters for Pepsi’s future endeavors in e-commerce.