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Seventeen years after its founding in Canada and seven from its U.S. debut, Rise Kombucha has sold to Temple Lifestyle Brands. The news got us wondering, despite having some thunder stolen by gut-friendly sodas, is kombucha’s drum still beating?

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This latest batch of drink reviews has feet firmly on either side of the present, with a forward-looking take on avocado seed tea (Avsome), a throwback THC seltzer that echoes an iconic cultural event from the past (Woodstock Goods), and a fruit tea for all seasons (Kace). 

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🆓 Check out the roundup to read our tasting notes. 

Earlier this week, Flow Water announced it was officially being foreclosed on by two of its creditors. But what does that mean for its co-packing customers? Well, in a word, uncertainty.

Insiders can hear experts are advising brands to keep in mind about any co-packing partner.

Liquid Death’s marketing has never been about selling water – so why should it only be used to sell water (or teas)? 

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In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into Kraft Heinz’s separation plans and PepsiCo’s increased investment in Celsius Holdings. The hosts also chat about Pepsi’s warning letter from an activist investor and Huel’s ready-to-drink foray into the red-hot greens category.

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