After a couple days of being led through the thick of Disneyland crowds by a finicky four-year-old this weekend, Expo West feels like even more of a blur than it normally does. But that's why we take notes, with which myself and the team have prodigiously returned. 

We'll continue pouring over all the new products and trends seen last week bit-by-bit, starting with:

💪🏼 Plants Power Up: Over at plant-based dairy maker Elmhurst, we got a first look at the company's dedicated shelf-stable protein beverage, which brings indulgent flavors (including NEXTY Award-winner Pistachio Creme) to retail as a 90-day exclusive with Sprouts. 

• Elmhurst is just one of the handful of plant-based specialists going deeper into protein, with Remedy Organics also showcasing category innovation at the show. Read the full story on BevNET. 

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Uncle Nearest founders Fawn and Keith Weaver have made their final courtroom arguments to take back ownership of the troubled bourbon company after it defaulted on more than $100 million in loans and went into receivership. 

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