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When Justin Nedelman joined juice maker Pressed in 2023, his first priority was to stabilize and grow the brand’s retail locations. But with that business growing at a healthy 20% clip last year, the CEO is turning his focus to wholesale. Insiders can access our full interview with Nedelman to learn how and why the juicery is working to unite its owned-and-operated stores with its external retail business.

THC-infused “social tonic” BRĒZ introduced its take on hard liquor with BRĒZ SPIRIT. Become an Insider for a full look at the THC tonic’s take on the category and glean additional details about the performance of its flagship product line. 

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Golden Grail Beverages Corp. is killing its planned acquisition of Florida co-packer United Product Development Corporation (UPDC), claiming it’s “not in the best interest of our shareholders.” Insiders can get all of the details on why they decided to terminate.

This week at BevNET we rounded up tropical greens from Remedy Organics, Ethiopian cold drip coffee from Gaffle! and got to know “social soda” from Daizy’s before heading over to a Maté Party.

Next, we chronicled our thoughts with each swig, highlighting aspects of the brand, liquid and product positioning that stood out and things the company could consider for next time. 

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services. The CPG Week team discusses the big industry issues to watch during his tenure and some of the fallout already underway at the FDA.

🍫 Could buying in Bitcoin protect chocolate makers amid the cocoa pricing chaos? The team examines why one startup is dabbling in cryptocurrency to secure its supply.

🥛 What is the cost of eliminating ultraprocessed foods from American diets? Why has raw milk become so political? The group ponders the consequences of action items on RFK Jr.’s agenda.

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