After Review, Campbell Drops Fresh Division

As the result of a larger strategic review of operations initiated in May, Campbell Soup today announced plans to sell off its Campbell Fresh division, which includes brands such as Bolthouse Farms, Garden Fresh Gourmet and its line of refrigerated soups.

Water Startup Mitte Lands $10.6M From Danone Manifesto Ventures

Consumer water technology company Mitte has secured a $10.6 million seed round of investment led by Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV), the venture capital arm of French food and beverage conglomerate Danone. DMV is focused on providing financial capital to innovative and healthy food and beverage companies.

Liquid I.V. Secures $5M Series B Round

Hydration powder mix brand Liquid I.V. today announced the close of a $5 million Series B round of fundraising led by San Francisco-based online investment platform CircleUp Growth Partners and includes powerhouse music manager Scooter Braun.

Fueling the Fire: CAVU Invests $8M in Kettle and Fire

Can bone broth be the next kombucha? Investment group CAVU Venture Partners thinks so. The fund announced today an $8 million series A investment in upstart bone broth brand, Kettle and Fire

Coke Acquires Moxie from New England Bottler

The Coca-Cola Company has purchased cult favorite soda brand Moxie from independent bottler Coca-Cola of Northern New England (CCNNE) for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

Review: RISE Brewing Company’s RTD Lattes Shine

We taste three new flavors from Rise Brewing Company: Mocha Latte, Oat Milk Latte, and Classic Latte, each of which is packaged in a 7 oz. slim can with a widget that allows the products to be shelf-stable but still have an authentic nitro experience.

Law & Policy: California Soda Tax Battle Continues

California bans new soda taxes for the next 12 years, while also moving to remove sugary drinks as the "default beverage" item at kids' menus at restaurants. Also, Red Bull wins a trademark lawsuit and Coca Cola Refreshments USA settles a bias complaint for $2.25 million.

Stay Fresh Foods Doubles Co-Packing Capacity

Connecticut-based high pressure processing (HPP) provider Stay Fresh Foods has doubled its annual co-packing capacity to more than 50 million bottles with the expansion of its facility in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

BevNET Live: Where the Beverage Community Meets

BevNET Live is the leading U.S. beverage industry conference. Top brands, investors, retailers, and experts are there to meet face-to-face, try new products and, together, map the road ahead. The industry will meet next at BevNET Live Winter 2018 in Santa Monica, Calif. this December 3 and 4.

WTRMLN WTR Launches Sports Line

WTRMLN WTR is cutting into the sports drink space with the launch of its WTRMLNSLCE, an enhanced watermelon water that includes electrolytes and only 2g of natural sugar without artificial sweeteners.

Review: Dirty Lemon +CBD

Functional beverage maker Dirty Lemon, which has operated a direct-to-consumer business model since the company's inception, recently announced the introduction of a new CBD-enhanced product offering.