Plus, this week’s new products, Dirty Shirley’s success, Coke NA shakeup, Taste Radio͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
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🆕 This Week’s New Products

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🦉 Owl’s Brew is shaking up its approach to the mixer category with a functional non-alcoholic iteration launching this week on Amazon. Read the story here

Paramount Coffee has launched its first cold innovation, Joe Knows Coffee Cold Brew, an RTD coffee packaged in 12 oz. cans. Check out the press release

🏃 Perico Nutrition is rolling out Perico Energy, made with premium functional ingredients and targeted to “high-achievers, athletes, and modern professionals worldwide.” Read more here

🪐 Trumpdrive Energy has added a new “planetary” flavor to its line, Jupiter Matcha Lychee. The drink will be available nationwide beginning July 4 through Walmart.com. Read the release

There’s plenty more where that came from as the non-alcoholic beverage space gets some funky new innovations this month, including mocktails from Rockstar Energy, a hemp-infused take on Four Loko, and a pickle lemonade beer alternative courtesy of HOP WTR.

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🤔 Why KarpReilly Wants Founders to ‘Fire’ Them

As KarpReilly’s diversified portfolio proves, there’s no one-size-fits-all in modern beverage investment. 

During a one-on-one interview at BevNET Live earlier this month, KarpReilly managing partner Hank Spring broke down the firm’s flexible approach to partnerships, and why “the biggest value add is not to be a negative value-add.” 

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❌ Reports: Diageo Layoffs Hit North American Business Unit

Diageo CEO Dave Lewis is reportedly slashing jobs as part of a reorganization of the struggling alcohol giant.

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  1. White House Demands Congressional Hemp Regulatory Framework

  2. Adam Kost on How Dirty Shirley Cleaned Up

  3. NÜTRL Founders Back Los Sundays Expansion

  4. Coco5 Gets Into World Cup Spirit

  5. The Zero Proof Acquires The New Bar For On-Premise Reach

 

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🎙️ Taste Radio: Time To Rethink THC… And DTC?

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One brand is preparing for a regulatory shakeup. Another just landed in Target with $24 million in fresh capital. 

The Taste Radio hosts discuss BRĒZ’s bet on a future beyond THC, Stars & Honey’s leap from DTC success to a nationwide Target launch, and how brands are reinventing Shirley Temples, protein bars, and Rice Krispie treats for a new generation of consumers.

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