Plus, JuneShine talks Willie’s, Tom Brady’s Good Nut, Hoplark refresh, Taste Radio͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
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Bawi Raises $6M Into Calif. Retail, Foodservice

Bawi Raises $6M Into Calif. Retail, Foodservice
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Not all consumers are familiar with agua frescas. But a low-sugar, fruit juice flavored soda is something everyone can understand.

That position has helped Bawi grow its base for the last four years. With a fresh $6 million investment Seed II, the Austin-based sparkling agua fresca brand is stretching its legs into California and finding opportunities in foodservice.

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🥥 Tom Brady Goes Nuts

NFL legend Tom Brady is hawking hydration again, this time in the guise of new Gopuff-backed premium coconut water brand Good Nut. 

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✨ JuneShine Refreshes, Ramps Up Willie’s

JuneShine Brands isn’t stressing about November’s federal hemp-derived THC product ban – which could wipe out its fast-growing Willie’s Remedy+ brand.

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