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Campari on the Spritz

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Campari is running back the spritz campaign, but this time without the alcohol. 

After a decade of building Aperol into one of the world's most recognizable cocktail ingredients by anchoring it to a ritual – the Aperol spritz – the Italian spirits giant is now applying the same playbook to Crodino, its zero-proof bitter aperitif.

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🌿 Texas Rep. Proposes CannaBev Carve-Out Bill

🌿 Texas Rep. Proposes CannaBev Carve-Out Bill

Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) is proposing legislation that would carve out hemp beverages from the impending November ban. The potential bill would allow sales of intoxicating hemp drinks with up to 5 mg of delta-9 THC per serving to adults over 21.

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🍊 Jumex Adds Sparkling Soda

🍊 Jumex Adds Sparkling Soda

As the brand has extended its platform beyond its core fruit drinks, Jumex is adding a new line of sparkling sodas, launching this month. Made with juice, the line comes in Orange, Mango and Limeade flavors and is available in Kroger and Walmart stores across the country.

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🆕 What's New?

It’s Hump Day! Here’s a taste of the latest marketing moves from around the beverage industry.

⚽  fútbol fever has taken over North America with the World Cup. As the Official Coffee Partner of U.S. Soccer La Colombe has launched its “Must Be the Coffee” campaign to harness the energy of soccer fans. Learn more about the campaign

💦 Niagara has its own soccer-themed “The Water Break Is Here” marketing campaign featuring “Love Island USA” contestant Jeremiah Brown. 

👟 On a more local level, creatine drink maker KA-EX announced it is the Official Performance Partner of both the men’s and women’s Brooklyn Football Club and Brooklyn Pickleball pro and minor league teams. Learn more about KA-EX

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  1. Meet the Investor: Elly Truesdell of New Fare Partners

  2. GT’s, Cheribundi Team Up for Shirley Temple Flavored LTO

  3. Nestlé USA Goes Artificial Dye-Free Across Portfolio

  4. Review: Umma Juice Offers Inspired Blends

  5. DryWater Finds Everyday Hydration Niche, Expands To 41K Doors

 
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