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Plant-based milk producer Ripple Foods has a new $17 million round of funding and a fresh chief executive just in time for the holidays.

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Spirits of Virtue, one of the largest global producers of adult non-alcoholic (ANA) alternatives, is plotting its expansion to the U.S. with the construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. production facility in Hot Springs, Ark. 

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Horizon Family Brands has acquired organic, grass-fed dairy company Maple Hill Creamery. The news comes just two months after Platinum Equity-owned Horizon transitioned to the trade name Horizon Family Brands under the premise of building an “ambitious” portfolio of better-for-you products.

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the beverage industry. Insiders get access to the full story.

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2. Hiyo Lands Investment, Multi-Year Partnership with Live Nation
3. Spirit Brands Preach Pivot from CPG Marketing Playbook
4. Can Creatine Be The Next Big Thing In Functional Beverage?
5. Chlorophyll Water Seeking ‘Low Seven-Figure’ Round to Scale Into Aluminum, Walmart

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