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Hoist Hydration Appoints Hallie Lorber as CEO

Hoist Hydration is bringing in some seasoned talent to lead a new stage of growth, naming former Rowdy Energy and Vitaminwater marketer Hallie Lorber as CEO.

Sazerac Expands RTD Portfolio with New Texas Brands

Sazerac Company has partnered with Molson Coors-aligned wholesaler Andrews Distributing on three new ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in Texas, adding a regional portfolio to the spirit company’s expanding RTD business.

Taste Radio: Milk, Money & Momentum. Slate’s Rise & A Bay Area Buzz.

Ten years ago, the idea of canned milk powering a fast-growing brand might have seemed far-fetched. And yet, Slate – which recently announced $23 million in fresh funding – has proven just how powerful a novel concept can be. The hosts also look back on an unforgettable meetup in San Francisco, where industry veterans, insiders, and early-stage founders came together in a high-energy atmosphere.

New Products: LMNT Slims Down, Ben Stiller Does Soda and Ghia Returns

We have a windfall of new beverage launches in this week’s new product gallery with limited time launches from Celsius, Laird and more. Elsewhere the dairy brands innovated against growing demands from co-op Organic Valley’s push deeper into plant-based, to Koia’s ‘Elite’ line extension with a sweet new flavor.

Starbucks to Shutter 500+ Stores As Coffee Costs Soar

While emerging rivals seek to move in, Starbucks announced on Thursday that it’s shuttering hundreds of stores along with around 900 non-retail jobs in search of around $1 billion in cost savings.

Hy-Vee Adds FoodHealth Score To Store Shelves

Hy-Vee debuted a new partnership with nutrition intelligence platform FoodHealth Company, becoming the first retailer to bring the color-coded, numerical nutritional score directly to products sold in-stores.