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HASECITRUS™ delivers vibrant, true-to-fruit citrus flavor that resists oxidation for lasting freshness. Ideal for RTD and powdered drinks, it extends shelf life, reduces formulation risk, and offers six bold citrus options your customers will love. Learn more

Kentucky senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell might be sparring over language around hemp regulation in the upcoming Farm Bill and conservative Texas lawmakers are relitigating the state’s approach to intoxicating cannabis derivatives, but one GOP congressman is laying the early groundwork for formal, federal hemp legalization.

This week, we got an early look at a draft copy of a federal bill sponsored by long-time CBD and hemp advocate Rep. Morgan Griffith – serving Virginia’s 9th district.

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We're keeping up with the Kardashians, and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila has some news. The tequila brand’s parent company, Calabasas Beverage Company, received a strategic investment. 

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Here’s a sample of the leading headlines from the beverage industry the past week. Insiders get access to the full story.

1. Anheuser-Busch to Sell NYC Distribution Business to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
2. Gorilla Grudge Match: Gorilla Mind Dealt Big Blow in Trademark Battle
3. Flow Faces Foreclosure, CEO Reichenbach Exits Leadership Roles
4. KDP Agrees $18B Deal to Acquire JDE Peet’s, Creating Coffee ‘Pure Play’
5. Summer Heat No Lift for Non-Alc Beverages as Sales Slow in NielsenIQ Report

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BevNET’s Natural Beverage Guide is your essential resource for navigating the fast-growing world of natural, functional, and better-for-you beverages.

Inside you’ll find innovative and established brands across juice, kombucha, functional waters, energy, coffee, tea, plant-based and more. The guide also features suppliers and service providers fueling the ecosystem, along with insights into the latest trends shaping 2025 and beyond.

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Is Wegmans on your radar? For many emerging CPG brands, cracking Wegmans is a dream, but timing, trends, and execution often decide who makes it. 

In this episode, Isabel Washington of Laurel’s Coffee and Alexander Harik of Zesty Z share the real stories behind getting on Wegmans’ shelves, from navigating distributors to building velocity without demos or promos. They’re joined by Josh Cannon of Cultivate CPG, who brings years of experience guiding brands through the Wegmans process. Find out what buyers really want, how to pitch with confidence, and the strategies that turn “maybe” into yes.

Tune into the episode here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.