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Just two years ago, The New York Times was printing lengthy exposés on the latest craze in the sober-curious movement: kava bars. A year later, the city went to work on shutting them all down.

This week that campaign got the greenlight from a Manhattan judge, who ruled that New York City public health and safety officials have the authority to close bars and restaurants serving drinks made from kava.

Insiders can access the full story to understand what this means for CPG kava beverages and where federal regulation falls on the issue.

Guayaki’s rebirth as Yerba Madre was unveiled back in May, but a new name and design is just the entry point for a new innovation strategy to take root, as we learned this week.

Insiders can access the full interview with Yerba Madre VP for Product Innovation & Brand Jennifer Brush.

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BevNET caught up with Uncle Arnie’s CEO Theo Terris on Wednesday to learn more about how the hemp beverage company is planning to use its fresh $7.5 million investment.

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An acquisition, an acquisition attempt and an acquisition target. 

In this episode of CPG Week, the hosts dive into the latest deal news surrounding Daring Foods, Lifeway Foods and Bachan’s. Plus, the podcasters discuss why artificial intelligence is no replacement for an attorney…Just ask Jack Owoc.

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